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THANARAJ OCHATHEVAR

THANARAJ OCHATHEVAR

Tirupur

Summary

A challenging job with a prestigious organization where I can integrate my managerial and customer handling skills to prove my mettle, subsequently gaining knowledge, contributing my intelligence and talent for the growth of the organization KEY STRENGTHS Excellent team player Proven records in effective and endearing customer relations Efficient and inspiring leadership skills Presence of mind required to handle high pressure situations SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Total 14 years of experience in garment industry involved in planning, sourcing, coasting, bulk Production and served mostly in Merchandising & Technical Department. Have a strong reputation for systematic follow-up and getting on well with people at all levels.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Merchandiser / Team leader

Stovekraft Limited

Buyer

Asda George, Garan

Buyer

Jc Penny
10.2022 - Current
  • Communicating with Buyers and Co coordinating with internal depts
  • Products- Shirts & bottom (, , Walmart)
  • Costing preparation & verification
  • Price Negotiations and Order Finalization
  • Sample Developments & follow up’s
  • Production planning and T&A preparation
  • Sourcing of Fabrics & accessories
  • Follow-ups for fabric & accessories on time in-house
  • Approvals follow-up for fabric, YY, accessories, trim cards, packing, samples, strike-offs etc…
  • Third party lab test follow up (garments, trims, fabrics, cartons etc…)
  • Order follow-up (Sourcing to Shipment)
  • Packing list and work order preparation
  • Involve in Logistics & Documentation dept
  • Shipments booking (Online booking & equipment arrangement)
  • PSR & Shipment & Order summery report
  • Making for T&A calendar seasons & program wise follow up to achieve the plan date
  • Trims development & sourcing
  • Fabric & Trims consolidation from China, HK,
  • COMPANY : Classic fashion apparel industry- Ramtha, Jordan

Senior Sourcing Merchandiser

03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Communicating with Buyers and Middle management
  • Fabric and Trims procurement
  • Buyer – Walmart, Target, Hanes brands inc
  • Costing & analyzing to achieve the buyer target
  • Price Negotiations and Order Finalization
  • Sample follow ups & Approval
  • T&A preparation
  • Sourcing of Trims & Fabrics
  • Approvals follow-up for fabric, accessories, samples, etc
  • Order follow-up – (Sourcing to Shipment)
  • Packing list and Work order preparation
  • Involve in Documentation dept

Merchandiser

SCM Garments Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 01.2021
  • Responsibilities
  • Communicating with Buying office & Co ordination with planning & production team
  • Sample follow ups & Approval
  • T&A preparation
  • Sourcing of Trims & Fabrics
  • Approvals follow-up for fabric, accessories, samples, etc
  • Order follow-up – Knitting, Dying ,Printing, order follow up with Suppliers
  • Packing list and Work order preparation.

Senior Merchandiser

SP Apparels ltd
07.2013 - 08.2017
  • Pre Production Size Set Sample checking prior bulk cutting
  • Pilot run follow up
  • In Line & mid checking
  • Follow up
  • Final Inspection
  • Technical data and Samples review
  • Follow up for the buyer Critical path
  • Fabric inspection System

Merchandiser

Dynamic Sourcing Ent inc ltd, Tiruppur
07.2008 - 08.2013
  • Pre Production Size Set Sample checking prior bulk cutting
  • Pilot run follow up
  • In Line & mid checking
  • Follow up
  • Final Inspection
  • Technical data and Samples review
  • Follow up for the buyer Critical path

Education

Diploma - Merchandising And Fashion Designing

SIHMA
Tirupur
04.2009

Skills

  • Diploma in Garment Merchandising and Apparel Fashion Designing(DGM)
  • Tally, MS Office
  • Textile integrated manufacturing ERP software (WFX)
  • Planning Analyst
  • Client Relationship

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Buyer

Jc Penny
10.2022 - Current

Senior Sourcing Merchandiser

03.2021 - 12.2021

Merchandiser

SCM Garments Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 01.2021

Senior Merchandiser

SP Apparels ltd
07.2013 - 08.2017

Merchandiser

Dynamic Sourcing Ent inc ltd, Tiruppur
07.2008 - 08.2013

Senior Merchandiser / Team leader

Stovekraft Limited

Buyer

Asda George, Garan

Diploma - Merchandising And Fashion Designing

SIHMA
THANARAJ OCHATHEVAR