Alpana Kumari

Result-oriented Fashion Merchandiser with 6+ years of experience in apparel merchandising, product development, sourcing, retail operations, and production coordination. Skilled in managing complete order execution, buyer handling, vendor coordination, costing, inventory management and quality compliance for domestic and export markets. Strong expertise in SAP, ERP systems, vendor portals, production planning, and cross-functional team coordination.

Senior Merchandiser - Vihana Exports

(2025-01)

• Managing complete bulk order lifecycle from Order Booking to Final Shipment Dispatch.
• Handling customer PO to SO conversion and PR processing.
• Driving end-to-end sample development including Proto, Fit, SMS, Size Set, Photoshoot, GPT, FPT, and Shipment Samples.
• Coordinating approvals for lab dips, strike-offs, trims, fabrics, FOB, and bulk production.
• Managing buyer communications and technical updates.
• Conducting Pre-Production Meetings (PPM) and coordinating production planning activities.
• Ensuring timely shipment execution while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.

Merchandiser – Retail Operations - Jadeblue - Ahmedabad

(2023-04 - 2024-12)

• Supervised retail stock coordination and inventory management across stores.
• Conducted sales performance analysis and product movement tracking.
• Coordinated with sourcing and design teams for seasonal product planning.
• Supported BOM preparation, costing, and retail margin calculations.
• Managed warehouse stock allocation and replenishment planning.
• Improved stock availability and inventory flow efficiency.

Merchandiser – Sourcing & Production - Okhai (TATA Group) - Ahmedabad

(2021-04 - 2023-03)

• Managed fabric and trim sourcing activities with procurement teams.
• Coordinated with artisan clusters and multiple vendors.
• Supervised production planning according to T&A calendars.
• Managed GPT and FPT compliance requirements.
• Executed handcrafted and sustainable product lines.
• Ensured timely dispatch and quality compliance.

Merchandiser – Product Development & Production - Arvind Limited - Ahmedabad

(2019-03 - 2021-01)

• Developed samples based on buyer tech packs and specifications.
• Managed sourcing of fabrics, trims, and accessories.
• Coordinated with buyers, design teams, and production units.
• Prepared detailed Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Monitored production milestones from proto approval to shipment.
• Ensured smooth shipment coordination and dispatch execution.

MBA - Marketing - Bharati Vidyapeeth (2025)

Diploma - Apparel Designing Technology - ATDC (2019)

PG Diploma - Fashion Design - Patna Women's College (2017)

B.Sc. - IT - GJ College (2014)

12th - ISC - BSEB (2011)

10th - Matriculation - BSEB (2008)