Sr. Merchandiser - India

MAYURESH BHARGAVA     Mobile: 0091 9219637207, 90580 84767   Email: shmayuresh@gmail.com
                                                               
MERCHANDISER – TEXTILE, FASHION & APPAREL INDUSTRY

Brings to the table 6+ years of experience in Product management, Quality Assurance, Production, Relationship Management, Sampling, Sourcing, Vendor Development and Pricing & Merchandising. Presently engaged in a Managerial role in Dynamic Overseas, directly handling product development from the design to finished goods followed by quality maintenance as per the required norms. Proven ability of managing large teams coupled with expertise in strategic planning with excellent analytical skills
Core Competencies include:

Liaison skills with the prospective vendors, creative designers, and marketing personnel to develop particular products and market trends
Charting season to season developments from initiate stage of sampling stage to product execution with global vendor base
Ability to produce clear, concise procedural documentation, eliciting accurate information and responding to the inquiries
Providing support to the management regarding financial monitoring, reporting & forecasting; set priorities and work effectively under pressure of high volume work
Driving Quality Management Initiatives, and fostering efficiency in a manufacturing set up

 SNAPSHOT WORK HISTORY
 




11th January 2012 – till date


Sr. Merchandiser


Dynamic Overseas, Garment Export House




8th December 2008 – 30th December 2011
 


Sr. Merchandiser
 


Kishor Exports, Garment Export House




6 July 2005 - 3 March 2007


Merchandiser


KAF Footwear Industries, Agra




 
KEY SKILLS
 O Merchandising O Quality control O Sampling Coordination O Testing O Sample Development O Negotiation
O Relationship Management O Key Accounts Management O Costing O Strategic Management O Brand Management O Good learner & ablility to solve problems...
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Kishor Exports (GARMENT EXPORT HOUSE)
Since 8th December 2008 – 30th December 2011
Sr. Merchandiser                                                          
Demonstrating capabilities in managing the entire merchandizing operations right from buying the fabric till the execution of the export orders while overseeing the complete sourcing and distribution of the merchandise for the stores and retail outlets
 

Review, monitor and/or develop as required the pricing, production planning, style analysis, merchandise mix, inventory levels & quality parameters...
Follow up with customers for the whole cycle from development stage to bulk delivery stage while providing full support in sourcing & development, sampling & fitting, manufacturing & product processing, quality assurance & compliance
Adept at sourcing potential vendors in compliance with the company policies and procedures; develop the vendors so as to get the supply of the raw materials at right time and at a competitive price.
Performing strategic procurement planning & budget management
Accountable for reviewing, monitoring and/or developing as per the requirement of the pricing, production planning, style analysis, merchandise mix, inventory levels, quality parameters and markdown management
Proficient in procuring & sourcing raw materials to ensure optimum inventory level and develop cost effective solutions/ substitutes for various raw materials
Successfully establish systems and procedures for effective monitoring the flow of materials and inventory control
Overseeing raw materials and productions samples, conducting in-line inspections and administering work-in-progress (cutting, bundling, sewing & finishing) as well as performing final inspections of finished goods
Ensuring in time availability of materials & implementation of Quality Procurement Parameters
Ascertaining that expected standards of quality and yield are met at all times during the production process
Conducting price negotiations & handling subsequent operations as placement of Purchase orders and effective follow up and execution
Identifying & systematically influencing factors that drive cost, quality & schedule while using skills & expertise in technical projections
Handling operations for improvement in existing products based on market trends & requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, vendors and other departments to facilitate the flow of goods and related information
Develop strategies to plan the production schedule and allocate tasks to the personnel to accomplish the pre-set targets
Handling the development stage and sampling of new styles while overseeing all the aspects of merchandising
Oversee & comment on raw materials and productions samples, perform in-line inspections, work-in-progress as well as performing final inspections of finished goods
Develop samples as per buyer's approval and new development of samples
Keep track of goods as per production planning of products and ensure timely delivery with desired quality
Follow-up with the suppliers and job workers to deliver on time and quality goods to customers
Ensuring that all the project deadlines are met and assuring compliance with design needs within the defined levels of service
Possess complete knowledge of fabric production, quality and sourcing with expertise in fabric production. Possess excellent knowledge of colors, color placements and embellishments

 
KAF Footwear Industries, Agra
6 July 2005 – 3 March 2007
Merchandiser 

Identified suppliers offering suitable terms pertaining to cost & time of order
Initiated follow up process by issuing samples to suppliers
Assumed responsibility of supervision & inspection of production process & ensured completion of order in due time meeting set parameters of quality.
Built and maintained healthy business relations with customers, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction matrices by achieving delivery & service quality norms

education
Pursuing PGDBM
Symbiosis College, Pune University 
B.Sc (bachelor of Science) 2007
Agra College, Agra
Computer Proficiency: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Internet,
Date of Birth: 20 September 1986
Address: 32/62, Loha Mandi, Khati Para, Kana Patel, Agra (U.P)
References: Available on Request
  

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