MS Excel
Vrinda Gupta
Retail Buying
Mumbai,Maharashtra
Summary
Seasoned Buyer offering extensive experience in Apparel Retail as well as Non Apparel Retail. Focused on maximizing sales through effective research and performance analysis. Consistent record growing and improving supply chain management for buying operations.
Overview
20
20
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer
Tata Trent Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
12.2018 - Current
- Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to efficiently order merchandise according to sales trends.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Implemented consolidations and markdowns to promote higher gross margins.
- Researched and evaluated market trends through online sources, customer feedback and competitor shopping.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Generated reports detailing sales trends and store performances.
- Removed poor performing items from future buys.
- Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
- Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.
- Organized on-site trainings to educate management and sales staff on benefits and care of product lines.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Merchandised new stock to appeal to customers, grab attention and drive sales.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Interviewed and worked closely with vendors to acquire and develop desired products.
Merchandiser
Brainbees Solution Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends.
Product Development Merchandiser
Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Faridabad, Haryana
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving product issues.
- Collaborated with departments to deliver the product with optimized cost to buyer
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Masters of Fashion Management - Fashion Management
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Bhubaneswar 08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelors of Fashion Technology - Apparel Production
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Mumbai 07.2010 - 05.2014
Indian School Certificate - Science, Biotechnology, English
City Montessori Inter College
Lucknow 05.2008 - 05.2010
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education - Science, Geography, History And Civic, English
St. Agnes Loreto Day School
Lucknow 05.1996 - 04.2008
Skills
Trend assessment
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Timeline
Assistant Buyer
Tata Trent Ltd.
12.2018 - Current
Merchandiser
Brainbees Solution Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 12.2018
Masters of Fashion Management - Fashion Management
National Institute of Fashion Technology
08.2016 - 05.2018
Product Development Merchandiser
Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelors of Fashion Technology - Apparel Production
National Institute of Fashion Technology
07.2010 - 05.2014
Indian School Certificate - Science, Biotechnology, English
City Montessori Inter College
05.2008 - 05.2010
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education - Science, Geography, History And Civic, English
St. Agnes Loreto Day School
05.1996 - 04.2008
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