VIGNESH KUMAR K
Summary
Innovative product developer skilled in sustainable sourcing and efficient production planning. Proven track record in coordinating prototypes and enhancing product features to meet market demands.
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in product development and operational planning. Expertise in quality control, material sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration, resulting in streamlined production processes and improved product offerings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Developer
ADVANCED CLOTHING CONCEPTS
COIMBATORE
03.2025 - Current
- Developed innovative clothing designs aligned with market trends and consumer needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and functionality.
- Conducted material research to select sustainable fabrics for new collections.
- Created detailed technical specifications for manufacturing processes and quality control.
- Coordinated prototypes and samples, gathering feedback from stakeholders for refinement.
- Maintained organized documentation of design changes and production timelines for clarity.
- Assisted in developing pricing strategies for new products or services offered by the company.
- Spearheaded product development from initial design conceptualization to manufacturing and final delivery to clients.
- Led designer and material sourcing for accessories and directed system contact with factories for easiness of sampling to production.
OPERATION PLANNING CONTROL
ADVANCED CLOTHING CONCEPTS
COIMBATORE
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Assisted in developing production schedules to meet customer demands.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely material availability.
- Supported implementation of production planning tools and systems.
- Participated in daily meetings to discuss production workflow and issues.
- Collaborated with quality control to maintain product standards.
- Maintained close communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials needed for production operations.
- Implemented systems and processes that improved accuracy of production planning decisions.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop short-term and long-term goals related to improving efficiency in production operations.
SR Merchandiser
GREENWAY CLOTHING INDIA PVT LTD
TIRUPUR
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Merchandiser, sample, and production merchandiser...
- Email communication to the buyer and coordination with the QA team.
- Coordinated vendor relationships to secure favorable terms and enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborated with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers to properly execute merchandising plans.
Merchandiser
SP APPARELS LTD
AVINASHI
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisting the Marketing Manager and effectively following sample and bulk activities.
- Email communication to the buyer and coordination with the QA team.
- Organizing the sample and printing team with a discussion for sample PCs.
- Following pattern and fabric/trims coordination to the fabric team and accessories team on a regular basis.
- Sending the PP sample and the Gold Seal sample as per the order priorities communicated with the production team.
- Sending bulk fabric swatch cards and getting approval from the buyer for bulk production.
- BUYER HANDLED: PRIMARK (Girls', Men's wear, Baby wear, Bottom wear)
- FABRIC HANDLED: Single Jersey, Rib, Interlock, Fleece, LoopNet, Pique.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
- Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
- Inspected shipments for quality control purposes prior to stocking shelves or racks with merchandise.
Junior Merchandiser
SCM GARMENTS PVT LTD
TIRUPUR
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Assisting the senior merchandiser and effectively following sampling activities.
- Data entry and arranging the order sheet and the trims/fabric by coordinating with the supplier.
- Attending the buyer meeting with the senior merchandiser and marketing manager arranges the collections according to the season as requested by the buyer.
- Coordination for buying QC on a regular basis.
- Organizing a PP meeting with the Production team, QA team, and IE team for every style.
- Day by day, the sample team and production team monitor factory-side issues.
- Following to Printing, AOP, and Embroidery units.
- Buyer Handled: Decathlon, Kiabi (Women's wear, Children's wear, Baby wear, and Underwear)
- PRINTING KNOWLEDGE: Non-PVC, Pigment, HD print, Discharge print, foil print, Flock print, Puff print.
- Coordinated inventory management for seasonal product launches at SCM Garments.
- Assisted in selecting fabrics and materials for upcoming fashion collections.
- Analyzed sales data to optimize product assortment and placement strategies.
Education
BSc - Bsc Costume Design & Fashion
Hindustan College Of Arts & Science
Coimbatore03-2013
Associate of Arts - Traditional Garment And Ramp Wear & Kids Garments
Hindustan College of Arts & Science
Coimbatore03-2012
+2 - Fashion Technology
Chinna Samy Ammal Boys Higher Secondary School
Tirupur04-2010
10th -
Chinna Samy Ammal Boys Higher Secondary School
TIRUPUR03-2008
Skills
- Clothing design
- Prototyping coordination
- Technical specification creation
- Production scheduling
- Supply chain management
- Quality control collaboration
- Vendor relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Product Developer
ADVANCED CLOTHING CONCEPTS
03.2025 - Current
OPERATION PLANNING CONTROL
ADVANCED CLOTHING CONCEPTS
04.2022 - 03.2025
SR Merchandiser
GREENWAY CLOTHING INDIA PVT LTD
01.2020 - 04.2022
Merchandiser
SP APPARELS LTD
03.2019 - 03.2020
Junior Merchandiser
SCM GARMENTS PVT LTD
07.2014 - 02.2018
BSc - Bsc Costume Design & Fashion
Hindustan College Of Arts & Science
Associate of Arts - Traditional Garment And Ramp Wear & Kids Garments
Hindustan College of Arts & Science
+2 - Fashion Technology
Chinna Samy Ammal Boys Higher Secondary School
10th -
Chinna Samy Ammal Boys Higher Secondary School
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