Assistant Merchandising Manager
SANTHOSH
ADITYA BIRLA LIFESTYLE BRAND LTD
Bangalore,KA
4
Languages
16
years of professional experience
Results-driven Assistant Merchandising Manager with 15+ years of experience in apparel sourcing and merchandising. Skilled in ERP systems, team coordination, and vendor management. Strong focus on streamlining sourcing, improving reporting, and driving timely execution.
Work History
Assistant Merchandising Manager
8 Months- Aligned merchandising planning to enhance line continuity and support revenue growth through optimized customer delivery.
- Developed strategy for system automation and simplified reporting to increase team efficiency.
- Led team to meet project milestones on schedule, adhering to established calendar.
- Coordinated in-house raw material supply chain, ensuring fulfillment of planned PCD requirements.
Assistant manager apparel sourcing
3 Years 4 Months- Managed product costing and sourcing to align with MRP processes, enhancing accuracy in financial planning.
- Adjusted product specs to align costs with market pricing, collaborating with design team to anticipate trends and inform future product development.
- Worked closely with vendors to develop and source requested products with accuracy.
- Tracked production progress and coordinated schedules to ensure timely shipments, supporting operational efficiency.
- Provided support to fabric and trims team on seasonal innovation ideas. Assisted with fabric projection planning and sourcing to match product needs.
- Supported marketing team in reviewing top-performing products and guiding development of new offerings.
Senior Executive Merchandising
4 Years 3 Months- Coordinated sample approvals, fabric details, and trim sourcing to meet buyer submission deadlines
- Monitored quality checks to align finished garments with buyer standards and compliance rules
- Collaborated with suppliers, buyers, and internal teams to effectively resolve order issues
- Reviewed production schedules with factories, merchandising teams, and line supervisors
- Monitored raw material availability and ensured timely procurement follow-ups
Senior Merchandiser
2 Years 4 MonthsMerchandiser
4 Years 4 MonthsJunior Merchandiser
10 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Technology - Textile Technology
Skills
Product costing
Raw material sourcing
Vendor management
Production scheduling
Sample approvals
Team coordination
ERP Systems (SAP)
Languages
English
C2
Proficient
Tamil
Native
Native
Telugu
B2
Upper Intermediate
Kannada
B1
Intermediate
Timeline
Assistant Merchandising Manager
ADITYA BIRLA LIFESTYLE BRAND LTD
09.2025 - 05.2026Read More
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01.2018 - 04.2022Read More
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02.2011 - 06.2015Read More
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03.2010 - 01.2011Read More
KSR COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (ANNA UNIVERSITY)
Bachelor of Technology from Textile Technology
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