Shailesh Mail
Accessory Buyer & Merchandiser
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Senior Manager leading buying, sourcing, and category planning for fashion accessories, sunglasses, and jewelry. Manages P&L accountability, vendor coordination, seasonal discount strategy, and inventory cover for ecommerce and retail channels. Aligns procurement plans and lead times with B2B client needs to support stock flow and margin control.
Overview
3
3
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Glam shack Fashion House Pvt Ltd
04.2026 - Current
- Buying & sourcing for Sunglasses Brand.
- Managed stock movement and seasonal discount strategies for Ecommerce.
- Forecasted merchandise budgets to align with market trends and consumer demand.
- Managed stock movement and seasonal discount strategies to optimize Ecommerce sales.
- Handling sourcing for B2B clients.
- Procurement plans lead times clients' requirements.
- Held profit and loss accountability to ensure financial health and strategic growth.
- April 2026 - Present
Category Manager
Trent Hypermarket Pvt Ltd
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Buying & sourcing for Smartle Brand.
- Managed inventory and overall stock cover for the category.
- Managed stock movement and seasonal discount strategies to optimize sales performance.
- Sourced products from 18+ domestic and international suppliers to enhance product variety.
- Oversaw inventory management and stock cover for the category to ensure product availability.
- Accountable for overall inventory cover at warehouse and stores.
- Worked on operational requirements.
- Sep 2025 - March 2026
Category Manager
Nexon Omniverse Ltd
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Planning & Merchandising, Vendor Management and Category Strategy.
- Retail Store Operations, Visual Merchandising and E-Commerce Execution.
- SAP & Ginesys proficiency, Brand Promotion and Sales Analysis.
- Managed assortment and replenishment for 55 retail stores across Southern and Western India.
- Handling sourcing across 10+ suppliers, both domestic and international.
- Leading seasonal inventory execution and implementing cross-merchandising promotions.
- Enhanced store conversions through strategic impulse product introduction and pricing revamp.
- Established operations for flagship brand Style Union across multiple states.
- Jan 2022 - Aug 2025
Asst Category Manager
Future Enterprises Limited
02.2014 - 12.2021
- Spearheading product strategy, roadmap development, and market research initiatives (Bags & Wallets / Scarfs / Belts / Caps / Imitation Jewelry / Sunglasses)
- Managing assortment and replenishment across 150+ retail stores in India.
- Sourced products from 26+ suppliers, optimizing selection across domestic and international markets.
- Executed seasonal inventory strategies, implementing markdowns and cross-merchandising promotions to maximize sales impact.
- Enhancing store conversions with impulse product introduction and pricing strategy revamp.
- Pioneered “Top Seller” concept, contributing 9% of overall sales.
- Developed private label assortments in personal care, fashion accessories, and men's innerwear.
- Established SOR (Sale or Return) and consignment-based business model for jewelry, sunglasses, and accessories to enhance product availability.
- Feb 2014 - Dec 2021
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
YCMOU Nasik
Nasik01-2018
Skills
MIS reporting
ERP system knowledge
Microsoft Excel
Sales analysis
Inventory planning
Buying & sourcing
Vendor management
Assortment planning
Merchandise budgeting
Markdown strategy
Timeline
Senior Manager
Glam shack Fashion House Pvt Ltd
04.2026 - Current
Category Manager
Trent Hypermarket Pvt Ltd
09.2025 - 03.2026
Category Manager
Nexon Omniverse Ltd
01.2022 - 08.2025
Asst Category Manager
Future Enterprises Limited
02.2014 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
YCMOU Nasik
Overview
Accessories Buyer & Merchandiser with expertise in sourcing vendor management assortment planning and inventory optimization. Skilled in identifying market trends driving delivering strong retail performance through strategic buying and merchandising.