Simran Raitani
Gurugram
Summary
Proficient in product development and strategic sourcing with cross-functional collaboration and quality assurance. Successfully managed end-to-end sourcing operations, ensuring on-time deliveries while maintaining brand's standards. Committed to work in a globally committed environment and challenging assignments that shall result in job satisfaction and a steady paced professional growth along with the organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Royal Enfield
Gurugram
10.2022 - Current
- Spearheading end-to-end sourcing operations for Lifestyle Accessories, Bags, and Footwear categories, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and seasonal trends.
- Following up with the vendors both Domestic and International on a regular basis, from the development stage to shipment dispatches, for on-time deliveries and achieving the desired OTIF.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Quality, and Logistics teams to get on-time approvals to ensure seamless execution of sourcing and production plans, and to have alignment between the teams.
- Implementing vendor performance evaluation systems to monitor quality, delivery timelines, and compliance with company standards.
- Driving cost optimization initiatives, achieving significant savings on top-selling SKUs to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
- Utilizing SAP software for purchase order management, material tracking, inventory planning, and vendor payment coordination to ensure process transparency and data accuracy.
- Maintaining detailed sourcing and cost-analysis reports using advanced Google Sheets for records, better follow-ups, and decision-making.
Merchandiser
Elements Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Handling international accounts like Superdry, ASOS, Whitestuff, Debenhams, ZLabels, El Corte, and other international brands.
- Handled products from development stage to shipment dispatch.
- Inspecting samples carefully and dispatching them to the buyers for approvals.
- Cordinated with internal departments for smooth for smooth work flow and on time dispatches of samples and bulk shipments.
- Handled testing and TRF's of each product to meet the requirements as per Buyer's standards.
Merchandising Intern
Bharat Enterprises
Gurugram
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Learnt the process of sampling, internal and external communication, finishing, quality assurance, follow up of production and bulk shipments and packaging.
- Learnt and handled different stages of samples before bulk production: proto samples, SMS, size sets, PP sample, shipment sample.
- Learnt and managed the final finishing, quality checking and packaging of the products before sending to the Buyers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Leather Goods And Accessories Design
Footwear Design And Development Institute
Noida01-2018
Skills
- Product development
- Supply chain management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor relationship management
- Microsoft office and SAP knowledge
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Coral Draw expertise
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Royal Enfield
10.2022 - Current
Merchandiser
Elements Exports Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 09.2022
Merchandising Intern
Bharat Enterprises
04.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Leather Goods And Accessories Design
Footwear Design And Development Institute