Upasana Arora
GURGAON
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record at TJX Companies, excelling in sales analysis and product sourcing. Skilled in leveraging market research to drive strategic buying plans, fostering strong vendor relationships, and enhancing team collaboration. Committed to achieving business goals through innovative strategies and effective negotiation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSOCIATE BUYER II- TABLE AND KITCHEN LINEN
TJX COMPANIES
07.2019 - Current
- Leveraging Sales data to gain strategic insights, strategize buying plans to drive business results.
- Accurately analyzing data; identifies market trends and re-forecasts business plan accordingly (e.g. vendor meetings schedule, open to buy, unit needs for week/quarter, quantity/how much to buy, etc.) on a continuous basis.
- Continuously identifies new opportunities, pursues desirable vendors, and sources new markets and products to drive sales.
- Apply knowledge of business model and create buying vision, designing the strategy for that vision, and executing.
- Maintains global awareness and market intel; creates strategies that reflect the nuances of buying for various geographic cultures.
- Using negotiation skills to control the negotiation process to get beneficial outcomes and build the vendor relationship.
- Presents ideas in a persuasive and influential manner; convinces vendors to accept deal terms.
- Develops and maintains relationships that achieve the business goals and vision of the company.
- Builds relationships with all levels internally (e.g. within team, across divisions, etc.) and externally (e.g. vendors, etc.) and adapts style to the personalities of different individuals.
- Acts as a team player by supporting peers and assisting others when needed.
- Responsible for production management and product Quality.
- Talent and Skill development, responsible to drive efficiencies within the team and eliminating time suckers.
Product Merchandiser- Women’s Daywear and Outerwear
Monsoon
09.2016 - 07.2019
- 10 million GBP
Assistant Merchandiser- Women’s Wear for Banana Republic
GAP International Sourcing Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2016
Education
B.com -
Delhi University
Delhi01.2013
Fashion and Clothing Technology -
National institute of Fashion technology
Delhi01.2012
High Schooling -
DAV Vasant Vihar
Skills
- Sales analysis
- Market research
- Product sourcing
- Cost analysis
- Data forecasting
- Team collaboration
- Category management
- Presentation skills
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ASSOCIATE BUYER II- TABLE AND KITCHEN LINEN
TJX COMPANIES
07.2019 - Current
Product Merchandiser- Women’s Daywear and Outerwear
Monsoon
09.2016 - 07.2019
Assistant Merchandiser- Women’s Wear for Banana Republic
GAP International Sourcing Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2016
B.com -
Delhi University
Fashion and Clothing Technology -
National institute of Fashion technology
High Schooling -
DAV Vasant Vihar
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