Janani Shanmugam

Results-driven Senior Merchandiser with 9+ years of end-to-end garment merchandising experience in top-tier buying agencies based in Tiruppur. Proven track record of managing high-volume orders for leading European and US retail brands, from initial TNA planning through bulk execution and shipment. Recognized for sharp negotiation skills, precise costing, and maintaining supplier relationships that consistently deliver quality on schedule.

Adept at coordinating multi-factory production pipelines, resolving quality issues proactively, and achieving near-perfect on-time delivery benchmarks.

Senior Merchandiser - SNQS Internationals - Tiruppur

(2022-04)

• Spearheaded end-to-end merchandising for EU/US accounts including H&M, Primark, and Target, managing 40+ styles per season worth $8M+ annually.
• Developed and monitored TNA schedules for 15–20 active orders simultaneously, achieving 98% on-time shipment across all accounts.
• Negotiated fabric, trim, and CMT costs with 30+ vendors, driving an average 8% cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Coordinated sampling processes (proto, fit, size set, PP) with factories, achieving buyer approval within 2 rounds on 85% of styles.
• Acted as primary liaison for EU/US buyers during online reviews, WIP meetings, and factory audits, earning "Preferred Vendor" status for 2 consecutive seasons.
• Resolved critical quality deviations mid-production, preventing $500K in potential rejections through swift corrective action plans.

Merchandiser - Eastman Exports - Tiruppur

(2019-06 - 2022-03)

• Managed complete order lifecycle for retail brands (H&M) from PO receipt to final shipment, handling 25–30 styles per month.
• Prepared and presented competitive price quotations by accurately estimating fabric consumption, trims, and conversion costs.
• Built and maintained TNA trackers updated weekly, reducing delayed shipments by 22% year-over-year.
• Coordinated with QC teams and third-party inspection agencies (SGS, Bureau Veritas) to ensure adherence to buyer quality manuals.
• Liaised between fabric mills, accessory vendors, and garment factories to ensure seamless material flow and production continuity.

Junior Merchandiser - Texport Buying House - Tiruppur

(2016-08 - 2019-05)

• Assisted senior merchandisers in order tracking, sample submissions, and buyer correspondence for European market accounts.
• Maintained detailed costing sheets, purchase order registers, and shipment documentation for 10+ accounts.
• Supported lab dip, strike-off, and pre-production sample approvals, gaining end-to-end exposure to garment production cycles.

B.E. - Computer Science - Vellalar College of Engineering & Technology (2015) Erode