Retail professional with expertise in managing product categories, supplier relationships, and inventory control. Adept at analyzing market trends, developing strategic plans, and driving sales growth through effective merchandising and promotional strategies. Strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure optimal product assortment and competitive pricing. Possess solid foundation in procurement with knack for understanding market trends. Demonstrated strong negotiation skills and ability to build lasting supplier relationships. Excel in problem-solving and adapting to new challenges, ensuring efficient and cost-effective purchasing decisions. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering value within team-oriented environment.
• Continuously scout for new and reliable suppliers, both locally and internationally, to meet the diverse needs of the gifting industry.
• Led category strategy development, aligning with corporate
objectives to drive business growth.
• Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior to identify
opportunities for category expansion.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to develop promotional
campaigns, increasing category visibility and sales.
• Utilized data analytics to inform decision-making and improve
category performance metrics.
• Oversaw category-specific budget management, ensuring optimal
allocation of resources.
• Set budget and monitored expenses to run profitable department.
• Monitored competitors through multi-channel research strategies to
best capitalize on market gaps or anticipate changes in customer
interests.
• Negotiation
• Follow up from brand acquisition till products live
• Handling independent account of Peter manning, Stitch fix, Hudson account
• Product Development And Planning
• Sampling And Approval
• Fabric and Trim Sourcing
• Costing And Pricing
• Buyer Relationship Management
• Pre-Production Meet and Shipping
• Inspection till Shipment
• Streamlined supply chain processes, reducing lead times and improving efficiency in merchandise replenishment.
• Handling Independent account of Matalan, Rockman, Beme, Table 8 etc.
• Sourcing Fabric And Trims
• New development for buyer
• Costing and negotiation
• Sampling And Approval
• Time And Action Plan
• Follow-up on style and Deliveries
• PPM, Inspection Till Shipments
• Helping designer to set their new range
• Sourcing fabric and trims
• Dying and Printing
• Follow-up on client deliveries
• Fashion show garments
• Photoshoot etc
Category Strategy Development, Market Analysis, Supply Chain Management And Data Analysis
Supplier Management, Negotiation and InfluencingProblem Solving And Adaptability
Cost Analysis, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Time Management and Collaboration
Garment Construction, Garment Detailing, Print Techniques, Sourcing and Procurement, Quality Control
Skilled Generative AI
• Certification in Category Management and Planning
• Certificate in SEO workshop.
• Certificate in Generative AI
• Certificate in Excel Automation With AI.
• Certificate of best Costume Designer in AMIPHORIA(2011) Amity University.
• Certification In Jabong Fashion Week and Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week as Asst. Merchandiser with Designer Abhi Singh
• Achieved Best Costume Designer Award in ELIXIR 2014 In BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY.