Fashion Commercial Coordinator - City Hypermarket, Kuwait - Kuwait
(2023-01 - 2025-10)
- Plan and execute promotional campaigns to boost sales and enhance customer engagement.
- Direct retail operations to ensure exceptional guest experience and service quality.
- Manage recruitment, training and performance of store teams.
- Coordinate quarterly inventory audits and maintain accurate stock levels.
- Assist in setting up of sales and revenue objectives for the Department and ensure its achievement in entire country.
- Ensure proper implementation of marketing/promotion and merchandising program, including distribution of POS materials, product launches, etc.
- Recommend, secure and negotiate strategic merchandising space to achieve high impact and cost-effective merchandising.
- Develop, maintain and ensure achievement of all performance parameters in entire country.
- Conduct regular meeting with the distributor's/suppliers (local, Dubai)
Fashion Buyer - City Hypermarket, Kuwait - Kuwait
(2011-01 - 2022-12)
- Lead buying and merchandising strategy for apparel and accessories across multiple outlets.
- Develop seasonal buying plans, forecast budgets, and manage supplier negotiations.
Category Manager – Apparel, Footwear & Jewelry - Lal Mahal Retail Ltd, Delhi - Delhi
(2008-01 - 2010-12)
- Spearheaded retail setup for 23 outlets across Delhi within one year.
- Managed sourcing, pricing, and quality control across multiple product categories.
- Designed and implemented vendor selection, audits and training processes.
Manager – Quality - Birla VXL Ltd (Universal Clothing)
(2004-12 - 2007-12)
- Supervised a team of 50+ quality personnel ensuring international quality standards.
- Led audits for major brands including Levi's, Nautica, and Pantaloons.
- Granted authority to conduct final audits for Levi's and Nautica shipments — zero buyer complaints to date.
Senior QC - New Times Hong Kong Ltd - Hong Kong
(2002-11 - 2004-11)
- Oversaw quality assurance for leading global clients such as Guess, Fila and Jones Jeans.
- Managed 12 styles from sampling to shipment same time.
QA Manager - Atraco Industrial Enterprises, Kuwait - Kuwait
(2001-11 - 2002-10)
- Directed QA operations for 4 manufacturing units with 200+ quality staff.
- Supported production for top US retailers including Walmart, Kmart, and GAP
Assistant Manager - Vikram Overseas Ltd, Delhi - Delhi
(2000-01 - 2001-10)
- Established quality systems approved by GAP, JC Penney, and Oxford.
- Managed 20 lakh + pcs shipped with zero rejections.
Finishing Incharge - Lenny Fashions Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh - Dhaka, Bangladesh
(1999-06 - 1999-12)
Finishing Incharge - Niryat Sam Apparel, Noida - Noida
(1996-02 - 1999-05)
