Vaishnavi CJ

As a regional merchandiser,

• Worked on streamlining inventory management processes to reduce stockouts and overstocks, improving turnover rates.
• Developed strong relationships with store managers and staff, facilitating open communication channels for feedback and improvements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful product launches and promotional events.
• Assess merchandise mix regularly, make adjustments based on regional preferences and sales performance data.

• On boarding vendor with new category/line to have a versatile product offering for consumers
• Negotiating with vendors to achieve the set margin goals
• Managing product lifecycle from Inception to death
• Emotional connect with Artisans/Craftsman to get desired product outcome – Since we work with plenty of NGOs, I need to work very closely with them to get consistency in the standard of product/design
• Warehouse coordination for robust supply of sold merchandise to all units
• Have to street smart to provide fast, effective & efficient solutions to stores & vendors through superior execution of merchandising services which helps to achieve highest sell through with optimum margins
• Product Cataloguing online to ensure high sell through both offline & online.

• Teaching technical subjects like Fiber & Fabric Science, Textile wet processing, Apparel Quality Management, ,Fashion retail Marketing, Apparel production, Fashion Merchandising
• Training students on Live projects from fiber to fabric
• Giving students a live exposure into the market by taking them or making them to be part of fashion festivals, factory visits & exhibition
• Equipping the students with required skills to develop a career in fashion industry.

• Increased studio''s clientele base through consistent high-quality work and outstanding customer service.
• Provided consultations for potential clients, guiding them through the design process and addressing any concerns or questions.
• Continuously improved artistic skills through ongoing education and participation in industry workshops or conferences.

• Ensuring delightful shopping experience through dedicated and personalised customer service; always on my toes for attending customers
• Application of aesthetic and technical know-how to help the customer make the buying decision; directly responsible for 5% of in-store purchases
• Maintaining post-sales connect with the customer and follow-ups to ensure loyalty and repeat purchases
• Spearheading the loyalty program through various channels.

• Daily follow ups of sampling and production to ensure timeliness of stocks
• Raising purchase order for production through data crunching & forecasting
• 360 degree coordination with all the departments
• Direct involvement in front end as well as online sales.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products to the Buyers.
• Maintained regular communication with buyers to address any concerns or issues related to merchandise samples & production.
• Oversaw quality control processes for outgoing merchandise, ensuring adherence to company standards and specifications.