Navanitha Sivakumar

Master’s student in Fashion and Luxury Brand Management in Paris, with 2 years hands-on experience in retail and collection merchandising in the Middle East. Strong analytical mindset combined with product sensitivity, supporting assortment building, performance analysis, and omnichannel merchandising strategies within the luxury industry.

Handled Poduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) data and approvals for styles, fits, and tech packs ensuring timely communicaton with suppliers to support efficient product development. Prepared and maintained product grading and performance libraries, analysing best and worst sellers using sales and trade reports. Prepared products and samples for trade meetings, reviews, and laydowns, documenting key actions and outcomes.

Fits & test report follow up with Quality team. Coordinated with marketing, e-commerce, and visual merchandising teams on sample management, planograms, displays, and campaign alignment. Monitored shipments and GRN status in collaboration with logistics and imports teams, supporting smooth product launches.

Assisted with range planning administration, product campaign attribution, and competitor benchmarking through price and trend analysis.

Advanced Microsoft Suite, Communication, Supply chain, Supplier negotiation, Sales and performance analysis, teamwork.