Divya Vijaychandru

Results-driven Apparel Merchandiser with extensive experience in men's and kids wear, aiming to leverage expertise in new collection development, sourcing, quality assurance, and market expansion to support organizational growth and customer satisfaction.

Sr. Manager – Merchandiser at JDC (Jansons Clothing) (2024-01 – Present)

Planned and developed seasonal men's wear ranges aligned with brand identity and market trends.

Designer & Production In-Charge at Vel Apparels (2021-01 – 2024-12)

• Planned season-wise men's wear assortments for MBO channels based on regional demand.
• Managed end-to-end product development from sampling to bulk production.
• Handled vendor sourcing, cost negotiations, and margin optimization.
• Ensured fit, fabric, and quality compliance across all styles.
• Monitored production timelines and ensured on-time dispatch to MBO stores.
• Analyzed sell-through, size ratios, and stock rotation for performance improvement.
• Coordinated replenishment, stock balancing, and markdown planning with sales teams.
• Prepared MIS on sales, inventory, and margins to support business decisions.

Designer & Merchandiser at Four Brothers Apparels (2010-01 – 2021-12)

Brands: Kidz Play & New Roads

• Led new kids wear collection development, from concept design to bulk production.
• Increased company sales turnover from lakhs to crores through product innovation and market expansion.
• Expanded the customer base from a few buyers to hundreds across new market areas.
• Designed new shirt collections and developed product catalogues for marketing.
• Handled production sourcing, merchandising, and marketing development.

Production Co-Ordinator & Quality Control at S.P. Apparels Ltd. (2006-01 – 2010-12)

• Managed production coordination and end-to-end quality control for kids' knitted export garments.
• Achieved zero inspection failures throughout the tenure by maintaining strict quality standards.
• Improved production efficiency through effective workflow monitoring and coordination.
• Ensured consistent garment quality aligned with buyer and export requirements.

BSC(CDF) in Clothing and Fashion Design – Bharathiyar University

DMMFT – SSM IT, Komarapalayam