Dipayan Halder

To work with a leading company and to use my analytical thinking to the best of my ability combined with perseverance, so as to contribute to organization's growth and goal, as well as to attain my professional goal.

Merchandiser - Zoa fashion pvt. Ltd.

(2025-01)

Department: Merchandising

• Maintained daily communication with buyers via email to understand requirements, and ensure alignment during product development.
• Coordinated sample development and approvals, ensuring buyer feedback was incorporated at each stage.
• Collaborated closely with the design team to develop new products with buyer specifications and market trends.
• Sourced raw materials as required, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers.
• Worked with the costing team to prepare detailed cost sheets and shared them with buyers for review and approval.
• Actively participated in cross-functional meetings, including: Research & Development (R&D), Quality Control (QC), Production, Leather, Hardware & Lining Stores
• Attended buyer meetings and prepared and shared Minutes of Meeting (MOM) with buyers.
• Conducted price negotiations with buyers to finalize commercial terms.
• Followed up with buyers to secure bulk orders after sample and price approvals.
• Coordinated with buyer for packaging approvals and communicated final requirements to the packing department.
• Managed shipment schedule adjustments and requested shipment extensions when required.
• Handled testing requirements in compliance with buyer specifications and international standards.
• Assisted during pre-shipment and buyer inspections, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards.
• Internal coordination.

Jr. Merchandiser (SLG, LLG, JEWELERY) - Maple Accessories Pvt. Ltd.

(2021-07 - 2024-12)

Department: Merchandising. Junior Merchandiser

• Acted as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Managed order follow-ups, production tracking, and vendor communications.
• Prepared and maintained reports related to merchandising activities and client updates.
• Assisted in sourcing materials, and coordinating with suppliers to meet client expectations.
• Coordinate with sample department
• Check the quality of goods in production
• Coordinate with Inspector during inspection
• Coordinate with jewelery vendor (independently)
• Handle Gap portal & all Gap website

Industrial Engineer – Bag Division - D2 International Pvt. Ltd.

(2019-05 - 2021-06)

• Developed and managed product samples in coordination with the design and production teams.
• Ensured sample accuracy in line with buyer specifications and timelines.
• Collaborated with quality control to assess sample viability and production readiness.
• Provided feedback for product improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Madhyamik Examination - West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (2014)

Higher Secondary Examination - West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (2016)

Diploma in Leather Goods Technology - Design & Merchandising, Production, Quality - W.B.S.C.T.E. (2019)