VIJAY NAUTIYAL

• Collaborated with strategic partners to develop and manage key performance indicators and quality assurance processes.
• Development of Proto type & finalization of production design in close coordination with the principal licensors
• Sampling finalization, costing, contract closures
• Setting processes for optimized performance of Logistics department and liaising with Sales & Distribution team
• Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.
• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.

• Assisting GM-Brand of SMYK in:

1. Launch of Babycare concept stores at UAE,

Oman, Qatar (store- SMYK)

2. Creation of Category buying plan and Category budget

3. Category servicing, trend forecasting, projecting annual

business growth

4. Supervising daily administrative tasks and liaising Sales

operations & Brand teams

• Vendor Development

1. Reviewing proposals and qualifying optimal vendors

2. Managing vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and

invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain

budgetary regulations.

3. Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve

optimal pricing and consistent availability

4. Maintained complete documentation and records of all

purchasing activities.

5. Actuate vendor on-boarding over system through sales

agreement & associated credentials

6. Proficiency in sourcing generic Toys & Nursery stock from

China.

7. Developing well networked distribution channels for buying

the branded / licensed category

• Inventory Management

1. Computing and creating purchase orders to monitor stock

levels, verifying purchase requisitions

2. Developing and improving account relationships.

3. Generating reports detailing Sales-trends and Store

performances.

4. Work out stock clearance plans for ageing products

• Competitive mapping, managing pricing & promotions for both online & offline Sales
• Proficiency in advanced level of data reporting using Business Intelligence software to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.

• Spearheading all merchandising initiatives reporting to the GM-Merchandising & Operations
• Mentoring an 8 member team towards a yearly business of about USD 8.40 millions across annual production of around 1 million units
• Booking orders through astute sampling/costing & lead the order from initiation to maturity
• Handling styles crafted with intricate embroidery, prints in cost effective, production friendly & safety compliant manner
• Leading cross functional team discussions and using available information to develop effective & timely solutions

• Executing all merchandising activities with dual reporting to the VP-Operations & DMM
• Developing and managing a team of two Merchandisers
• Handling US/UK buyers & Domestic Clients in the capacity of a Merchandising manager

1. Koutons Retail India Ltd

· Handling all merchandising activities towards sampling and production of Denim garments for Menswear, Womenswear & Kidswear for Koutons & Outlaw

· Assisting Gm Merchandising in fabric sourcing, production planning, costing and retail price finalization

2. Malwa Industries

· Brands handled: Burtons, Topman, Republic, Tom Wolfe, George, Next-Kids, River Island & Topshop

· Promoted to Senior Merchandiser towards sampling & production of Denimwear across above stated brands

3. Exotique Exports

Handled Sergent Major and Brotes in capacity of a Merchandiser for woven tops and bottoms across Kidswear