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Shaghithya

BANGALORE

Summary

Experienced merchandising professional with a strong focus on garment sourcing and vendor management. Skilled in driving the sourcing process from initial sampling to bulk production, ensuring alignment with brand timelines, quality standards, and cost targets. Successfully managed seasonal collections and large-scale orders by collaborating with mills, factories, and suppliers across the supply chain. Proven track record in onboarding compliant factories and resolving sourcing and production challenges through clear communication, effective coordination, and time management. Committed to delivering efficient, end-to-end sourcing solutions that support business goals, and brand expectations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Merchandiser

Epic Group
Bengaluru
12.2022 - Current
  • Handled fabric and garment sourcing for the Walmart brand, ensuring supplier alignment with quality standards, lead times, and cost expectations.
  • Coordinated sampling processes to align with critical brand meetings and development timelines, securing timely approvals.
  • Managed seasonal collection development from the initial concept through to final order delivery, collaborating with multiple mills and vendors.
  • Executed bulk orders and monitored order flow post-confirmation, including capacity planning and timeline adherence.
  • Facilitated factory onboarding after order confirmations, ensuring vendors met brand requirements, and production readiness.
  • Evaluated factory compliance and operational standards to ensure adherence to buyer expectations and industry benchmarks.
  • Resolved complex order-related challenges through proactive planning, issue tracking, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Streamlined communication across stakeholders—including internal teams, suppliers, and factories—to improve coordination and enhance project efficiency.

Intern

Gokaldas Exports Pvt LTD
Bengaluru
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Gained exposure to both corporate and production operations
  • Analyzed and documented workflows across departments
  • Studied challenges in production, line planning, and target achievement
  • Assisted in sample development in R&D and prepared sample indents.
  • Conducted a research presentation on Indian economics and textile industry future to merchandising team
  • Supported senior merchandisers in daily tasks

Education

B.Tech - Fashion Technology

PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore
04-2023

DIploma - Apparel Technology

PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore
04-2020

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Sourcing and negotiation
  • Order fulfillment
  • Sampling coordination
  • Time management
  • MS tools

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Assistant Merchandiser

Epic Group
12.2022 - Current

Intern

Gokaldas Exports Pvt LTD
06.2022 - 07.2022

B.Tech - Fashion Technology

PSG College of Technology

DIploma - Apparel Technology

PSG College of Technology
Shaghithya