Sudhakar T. Kadam
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic merchandiser with extensive experience at M/s Excel Garment Mfg Pvt. Ltd., excelling in fabric sourcing and production planning. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. Skilled in managing timelines and achieving cost efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality garments to international buyers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser – Garment Export Division
M/s Excel Garment Mfg Pvt. Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
- End-to-end merchandising, sourcing, production, and materials development
- Managing Time & Action (T&A) calendars to meet buyer deadlines
- Tracking and approving fabric, trims, artwork, and packaging
- Buyer communication and handling multiple international buyers
- Participating in fit sessions and coordinating with technical teams
- Sample development and shipment tracking
- Coordination with QC and production teams
- Monitoring bulk fabric ordering and production planning
- Ensuring timely dispatch and delivery of finished goods
- Reporting directly to the Managing Director
HOUSE OF ANITA DONGRE PVT LTD
MERCHANDISER
Thane
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed client orders and production processes to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Delivered exceptional service during in-person and phone interactions with customers.
- Identified customer needs swiftly to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
- Proposed innovative solutions to improve team performance and results.
- Collaborated effectively with diverse coworkers to achieve objectives and resolve product-related issues.
- Organized and prioritized tasks to meet service goals efficiently.
Merchandiser – Garment Export Division
Superlon Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd.
03.2013 - 06.2020
- Merchandising, sourcing, and production development
- Buyer coordination and approvals (fit, lab dips, bulk fabric, testing)
- Sample and shipment tracking
- Fabric development and bulk procurement follow-up
- Production planning and execution
- Dispatch approvals and shipment coordination
Junior Merchandiser
Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd.
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Garment styling and production coordination
- Pre-production approvals and shipment follow-up
- Handling trims and embellishments
- Exposure to various embroidery techniques
Education
H.S.C. -
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Internet Applications
- Garment Production
- Specifications management
- Product costing
- Sizing
- Fit
- Grading
- Garment construction
- Manufacturing processes
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Meeting deadlines
- MS Office
- Adobe Illustrator
- Fabric sourcing
- Fabric development
- Bulk procurement
- Fabric technology
- Raw materials
- Coordination with Creative Directors
- Coordination with Design Teams
- Lab dip development
- Submission
- Follow-up
- Approvals
- Negotiation of bulk fabric prices
- Coordination for press fabrics
- Coordination for sampling fabrics
- Artwork development
- CAD teams
- Vendor communication
- Relationship management
- Contingency planning
- Cost efficiency
- Import documentation
- Export documentation
- FOB knowledge
- CIF knowledge
- C&F knowledge
- Commercial Invoices preparation
- Packing Lists preparation
- Coordination with shipping lines
- Coordination with delivery agents
- Coordination with transporters
- Shipment tracking
- Daily status reporting
- Communication with buyers
- Communication with vendors
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/21/86
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Core Competencies
Strong knowledge of specifications management, product costing, sizing, fit, and grading, In-depth understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes, Excellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities, Ability to meet critical deadlines, Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Illustrator, Extensive experience in fabric sourcing, development, and bulk procurement, Strong knowledge of fabric technology and raw materials, Coordination with Creative Directors and Design Teams, Lab dip development, submission, follow-up, and approvals, Negotiation of bulk fabric prices with suppliers, Coordination for press and sampling fabrics, Handling artwork development with CAD teams, Strong vendor communication and relationship management, Expertise in contingency planning for quick turnaround and cost efficiency, Handling Import & Export documentation, Knowledge of FOB, CIF, and C&F shipments, Preparation of Commercial Invoices and Packing Lists, Coordination with shipping lines, delivery agents, and transporters, Shipment tracking and daily status reporting, Strong communication with buyers and vendors
Languages Known
English
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Merchandiser – Garment Export Division
M/s Excel Garment Mfg Pvt. Ltd.
07.2022 - Current
HOUSE OF ANITA DONGRE PVT LTD
MERCHANDISER
07.2020 - 06.2022
Merchandiser – Garment Export Division
Superlon Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd.
03.2013 - 06.2020
Junior Merchandiser
Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd.
10.2008 - 10.2010