MS Excel
Sukriti Sharma
Head Merchandiser
Delhi,DL
Summary
Detail-oriented Retail Merchandiser effective at monitoring inventory levels and predicting product demand. Monitors supply levels and product marketing for optimal sales. Skilled at creatively conceptualizing and building artistic framework around any given assignment. Pays close attention to detail and creates displays which engage and intrigue.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Merchandiser
Freedom Tree Design
Mumbai, Maharashtra
06.2018 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Merchandised new stock to appeal to customers, grab attention and drive sales.
- Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
- Pinpointed incremental sales for sales representatives to pursue.
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels.
- Led merchandise selection, pricing, planning and marketing.
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Developed partnerships with internal groups such as packaging, visual and e-commerce.
- Traveled to market, visited vendors and assisted buyers with merchandise selection.
- Tracked and recapped key item performance.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and all transportation arrangements for merchandise.
- Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
- Set and recommended mark-up rates, mark-down rates and selling prices for merchandise.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Created Range/Assortment Plans for Spring Summer and Autumn Winter collections.
- Maintained Open To Buy (OTB) to keep buying spend in check.
Merchandiser
Aldo
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Merchandised new stock to appeal to customers, grab attention and drive sales.
- Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
- Organized on-site trainings to educate management and sales staff on benefits and care of product lines.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Led merchandise selection, pricing, planning and marketing.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Tracked and recapped key item performance.
- Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends.
- Set and recommended mark-up rates, mark-down rates and selling prices for merchandise.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.
- Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
Assistant Merchandiser
Shoppers Stop
Mumbai, Maharashtra
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels.
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
- Rotated manufacturer products as needed.
- Set and recommended mark-up rates, mark-down rates and selling prices for merchandise.
- Established vendor performance metrics to evaluate service.
- Coordinated communication with merchandise operations and vendors for PO creation and maintenance.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Led merchandise selection, pricing, planning and marketing.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends.
- Tracked and recapped key item performance.
E-Com Category Manager
Pepperfry.com
Mumbai, Maharashtra
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Studied technical aspects of managed category to identify key quality attributes and cost containment levels.
- Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times through thoughtful supplier network design.
- Partnered with buyers to develop category-appropriate order frequency for spend under management.
- Practiced standard sourcing process of opportunity assessment through supplier on-boarding to achieve goals.
- Researched, prepared for and led supplier negotiation process for managed category.
- Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
- Developed creative sales tools, including presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
Education
MBA - Fashion Merchandising
07.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Fabric & Apparel Science
07.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Reliable and punctual
Pricing controls
Stocking and replenishing
Overstock management
Merchandising plan creation
Product knowledge
Software
MS PowerPoint
Python
Certification
Data Science, Mc Comb Texas
Interests
Reading
Writing
Music
MS Excel
Proficient in working on Excel sheets, creating various reports in required formats for Management.
Timeline
Data Science, Mc Comb Texas
03-2021
Head Merchandiser - Freedom Tree Design
06.2018 - Current
Merchandiser - Aldo
04.2016 - 05.2018
Assistant Merchandiser - Shoppers Stop
09.2014 - 03.2016
E-Com Category Manager - Pepperfry.com
06.2013 - 08.2014
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) - MBA, Fashion Merchandising
07.2011 - 05.2013
Lady Irwin College, Delhi University - Bachelor of Science, Fabric & Apparel Science
07.2007 - 05.2011