Vinoth Murugan
Chennai
Summary
Resourceful Merchandiser works effectively and productively within negotiated time frames. Adept at remaining focused on projects from beginning to completion, while paying close attention to detail. Committed to staying current on market trends and consumer interests. Collaborates with manufacturers to create best product plans and boost sales revenue.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sourcing Merchandiser
Kayfi
Dubai
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Developed strategies for sales and product management to maximize profits.
- Created seasonal buying plans based on market trends, customer demand and competitive analysis.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
- Reviewed inventory levels regularly to ensure adequate stock was available without overstocking or understocking items.
- Forecasted future sales trends based on past performance, current economic conditions and other factors.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining financial results from each season's sales activity.
- Monitored industry news and changes in order to adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends to plan successful product ranges and seasonal merchandising strategies.
- Monitored Average Unit of Retail (AUR) and other retail metrics to evaluate and optimize pricing, purchasing and display and to provide actionable insight to product design and production teams.
- Collaborated with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers to properly execute merchandising plans.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and product quality.
Senior Merchandiser
Gee Bee Garments
Sharjha
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate prices, delivery dates, and payment terms.
- Maintained accurate records of stock purchases and pricing information.
- Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
Senior Merchandiser/Assistant Manager
Vijay Garments Ltd, India
CHENNAI
07.2010 - 05.2018
- Price and delivery terms Negotiation with suppliers/vendors.
- Develop time & action plans and purchase orders
- Coordinate production and shipment logistics.
- Ensure quality and design standards are maintained.
- Communications with Buyers,order booking, Capacity Planning.
- Follow up with Production team from Sampling to Shipment.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Performed regular audits of purchased goods in order to verify accuracy of orders received versus those placed.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining financial results from each season's sales activity.
- Collaborated with marketing team to align product assortment with marketing strategy, brand identity and positioning.
- Collaborated with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers to properly execute merchandising plans.
Education
Diploma - Textile Technology
Institute of Textile Technology
Chennai04-2008
MBA - Retail Merchandising & Marketing
National Institute of Retail Management
BangaloreSkills
- Seasonal Planning
- Product selection
- Order Management
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Merchandising Analytics
- Fashion Buying
- Range planning
- Merchandise Allocation
- E-commerce Merchandising
- Cost Analysis
- Retail buying
- Design Implementation Coordination
- Promotional planning
- Sales Analysis
- Data-driven decision-making
- Margin Optimization
- Vendor Relations
- Product Launch Support
- Team Collaboration
- Prompt problem-Solving
- Revenue management
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Senior Sourcing Merchandiser
Kayfi
11.2019 - 11.2023
Senior Merchandiser
Gee Bee Garments
05.2018 - 11.2019
Senior Merchandiser/Assistant Manager
Vijay Garments Ltd, India
07.2010 - 05.2018
Diploma - Textile Technology
Institute of Textile Technology
MBA - Retail Merchandising & Marketing
National Institute of Retail Management
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