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Uday Benade

Uday Benade

Bengaluru

Summary

Accomplished Deputy General Manager with a proven track record at Bhartiya International Ltd., adept in leadership and troubleshooting. Excelled in driving teams towards achieving and surpassing marketing and merchandising goals, ensuring product pricing accuracy and order management efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in fostering buyer relationships and leading high-stakes negotiations, enhancing team motivation and decision-making capabilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy General Manager, Merchandising & Marketing

Bhartiya International Ltd.
Bengaluru
01.2015 - Current
  • Buyer handling: LEVI'S, Marc O'Polo, HKT LONDON, M&S, KOI & KUYICHI
  • Products: Men's & Women's Outerwear, Denim Trucker, Shirt etc.
  • Prepare yearly budget and present it to the management
  • Get the right business with right price
  • Clear & Transparent communication with the Buyer & factories during execution of bulk order from development to delivery
  • Garment costing finalization
  • Product development responsibility (From Mill week presentation till final product line, SMS)
  • Conduct Risk analysis and production feasibility meeting with development team
  • Conduct weekly samples fit meetings with tech / R&D team
  • Prepare TNA & conduct weekly materials status review meeting with the team
  • Internal approvals responsibilities
  • Guide and give input to quality team during quality related approvals
  • OCR approval prior to closing the shipment
  • Publish weekly/Monthly shipping plan & monitor with factory/logistic team
  • Follow up Payment with buyers
  • Maintain liability ledger & work on liability utilization with the buyers
  • Merchandising team training
  • Follow up with compliance team for factory's compliance audits / approvals

Team Leader

Gokaldas Exports Ltd.
Bengaluru
08.2009 - 01.2015
  • Buyer handled – MACY'S (Woven – Men's shirts), CHICO'S (Woven - Women's Bottoms & Jackets) & LEVI'S (Woven – Women's & Men's Tops & Jackets), TOM TAILOR (Woven – Women's Bottoms)
  • Clear & transparent communication with the buyer & vendors on all aspects during execution of bulk order
  • Preparing TNA & monitor/follow up closely with Buyers and production centers
  • Send weekly order status (WIP) to customer
  • Responsible for bulk fabric, local trims, prints, embroidery etc internal approvals
  • Garment costing & Product development

Senior Merchandiser

Triburg Sportswear Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
09.2008 - 08.2009
  • Buyer handled - ARMANI EXCHANGE (Woven - Men's & Woman's shirts, bottoms & outerwear)
  • Apparel orders sourcing & execution from Indian South region factories
  • Clear & transparent communication with the buyer & vendors on all aspects during execution of bulk order
  • Preparing TNA & monitor/follow up closely with Vendors & Buyers
  • Send weekly order status (WIP) to customer
  • All outgoing samples visual review
  • Responsible for bulk fabric, local trims, prints, embroidery etc internal approvals
  • Product development – Italy sampling follow up with vendors

Executive Merchandiser

AtLast Sportswear Inc
Bengaluru
10.2006 - 09.2008
  • Day to day correspondence with the buyers and Vendors towards on time shipment of orders
  • Sourcing & execution of orders
  • Cost closing with Vendors & PO generation
  • Prepare TNA & monitor/review with vendors
  • Close follow up with vendors /buyers on various submissions
  • Approvals of lab/yarn dips, prints s/off, embroidery, desk looms responsibilities
  • Update the orders weekly status/shipping schedule to buyers in detail
  • BUYER handled with ATLAST own brand (Woven & Knits – Woman's shirts, dress, skirt etc)

Merchandiser

Radhamani Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
02.2003 - 09.2005
  • Day-to-day correspondence with the buyers and buying agency
  • Making TNA of each order and close follow up with vendors
  • Initial garment costing
  • Approvals of lab/yarn dips, print, embroidery, desk looms etc from Buyers
  • Ordering fabrics and trims as per order requirement
  • Sending weekly status to buying agency in detail
  • Conduct Pre-production meetings at factory and close production follow up
  • Payment follow-up with buyer (Performa Invoice (PI) & Letter of credit (LC))
  • Buyer Dealt with QUICK SILVER, JAPAN RAGS, TEDDY SMITH (All French buyer)

Education

P. G. Diploma - Apparel Production Management & Merchandising

Apparel and Leather Technics (ALT)
Bangalore, Karnataka

Diploma - Textile Manufactures

Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Secondary School Certificate -

Kolhapur District Board
Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Troubleshooting Expertise
  • Deadline-Oriented
  • Marketing & Merchandising
  • Decision Making
  • Pricing of Products
  • Supervisory skills
  • Motivate team members
  • Order Management

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Kannada

References

References will be available on request.

Industrialtrainings

  • Apparel Production and Management Training, Pradhan Merchantile Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 11/2002 to 01/2003, Detail study of merchandising activities. Practical study of Batch setting for different styles. Time and motion study of various operations in garmenting/ Practical study of reducing threads consumption.
  • Textile Engineering Training, Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 06/1999 to 03/2000, Gained detailed practical functions of various process and machines of Spinning (Fiber to carded or combed Yarn manufacturing process) Practical study of process control & performance check list points of various processes of Spinning. Rotor Spinning process functions. Detail Practical study of Weaving- preparatory process, Weaving and Auto Weaving like (Ruti, Sulzer and Air-jet looms) Study of Different types of woven fabrics and their end use.

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: U1684977
  • Date of Birth: 03/31/81

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy General Manager, Merchandising & Marketing

Bhartiya International Ltd.
01.2015 - Current

Team Leader

Gokaldas Exports Ltd.
08.2009 - 01.2015

Senior Merchandiser

Triburg Sportswear Pvt Ltd.
09.2008 - 08.2009

Executive Merchandiser

AtLast Sportswear Inc
10.2006 - 09.2008

Merchandiser

Radhamani Exports Pvt. Ltd.
02.2003 - 09.2005

P. G. Diploma - Apparel Production Management & Merchandising

Apparel and Leather Technics (ALT)

Diploma - Textile Manufactures

Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education

Secondary School Certificate -

Kolhapur District Board

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