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SHILPI BHARGAVA

SHILPI BHARGAVA

GURGAON

Summary

With experience across UK, US, and Asian markets, I've led business development and sourcing for top brands like NEXT, Ted Baker, and Superdry. I managed kidswear, plus-size womenswear, and menswear, driving growth from US$1M to US$20M through strategic planning and sales analysis. My sourcing spans India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka with expertise in woven, jersey, and sweaters. I specialize in aligning buyer expectations with Indian manufacturing, vendor management, compliance, and retail strategy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

AGMM /Category Manager

Impulse International (P) Ltd.
09.2008 - Current
  • Joined Impulse Overseas as AMM
  • Working with some of the biggest names in fashion and sourcing including -NEXT , Ted Baker, Laura Ashley, Mylene, Little Bird, Lyle and Scott , Reiss, Yours Clothing (bigger size), Superdry.
  • Somersault - Working on inhouse domestic brand to grow some categories based on sales analysis
  • Categories handled– Kidswear(girlswear /Boyswear- all age groups) , Womenswear- Your clothing. Bigger sz. women.
  • Sourcing from North (30%) , South(60%) and Bangladesh (10%), Explored Sri Lanka
  • I have extensive experience handling a variety of fabrics, including woven, jersey, and sweaters.
  • Acting as a bridge between buyer's expectations & Indian expertise
  • My core strength includes solid sourcing strategies, Vendor management and development , product development , ensuring compliances , business analysis and understanding the fashion retail industry.
  • My current role includes-
  • Category Strategy Development: Developed and implemented category strategies to drive sales growth and improve profitability.
  • Vendor Management: Managed relationships with key suppliers and negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms.
  • Market Analysis: Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Product Assortment: Optimized product assortment and pricing strategies to meet customer demand and maximize revenue.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to execute category plans.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitored category performance using KPIs and adjusted strategies to achieve targets.

Assistant Merchandising Manager

ORIENT Craft Ltd (Export House)
07.2001 - 01.2008
  • Joined Orient Craft as a Merchandiser
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Brands Worked for - GAP- Women's wear, Men's wear - Banana republic- women's wear, Accessories-belts and scarves - Express, Limited- Direct buyer - Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY-Kids wear

Education

Master's - international Trade

Symbiosis
01.2007

Post Graduate Diploma - Garment export merchandising management

nift
01.2001

Graduate - Home Science (specialized in Textiles and clothing)

Delhi University
01.1999

AISSE - 12th

Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School
01.1996

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Category innovation
  • Pricing strategies
  • Product management
  • Category Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cost Negotiation
  • Vendor management
  • Market research
  • Financial acumen
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Speaker at IP law conference and spoke about - Dressed right for success.
  • Business growth from GBP 1M to GBP 15M.
  • Introduced new categories, explored new territories and shipped successfully.

Career Achievements

  • Speaker at IP law conference and spoke about - Dressed right for success.
  • Business growth from GBP 1M to GBP 15M.
  • Increased category sales by 15% YoY through strategic pricing.
  • Introduced 20+ new products within the category, contributing to 35% growth.
  • Promoted as Category Manager, based on my performance and specialization for Newborn categories.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 12/13/77

Preferred Work Location

  • Delhi - NCR
  • Open for Overseas

Work Availability

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Timeline

AGMM /Category Manager

Impulse International (P) Ltd.
09.2008 - Current

Assistant Merchandising Manager

ORIENT Craft Ltd (Export House)
07.2001 - 01.2008

Post Graduate Diploma - Garment export merchandising management

nift

Graduate - Home Science (specialized in Textiles and clothing)

Delhi University

AISSE - 12th

Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School

Master's - international Trade

Symbiosis

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