Senior Merchandiser - CREATIVE CLOTHEX
(2025-06)
Managing end-to-end merchandising activities from product development, sourcing, costing, sampling and production through final shipment. Buyer: Slazenger
- Addressed buyer requirements through sample development, approvals, production planning, and delivery scheduling.
- Coordinated with internal production teams and external vendors for printing, embroidery, washing, and other value-added processes to meet quality standards.
- Monitoring TNA and critical production milestones to ensure timely execution and shipment.
- Reviewing product specifications, measurements, construction details and buyer comments to ensure production accuracy.
- Managed buyer communication while proactively resolving production and technical issues to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinating with suppliers and vendors to maintain quality, cost and delivery targets.
Senior Merchandiser - PRIME APPARELS
(2017-01 - 2025-12)
Managed complete merchandising operations covering sampling, sourcing, costing, production and shipment execution. Buyers: Styli, Outzidr, brave soul, Asos, R&B
- Developed and managed products according to buyer specifications, quality standards and delivery requirements.
- Prepared and negotiated garment costing based on fabric consumption, trims.
- Coordinated with fabric, printing, embroidery, and washing vendors to ensure seamless production execution.
- Managed Proto, Fit, PP and Sealing sample processes and followed up on buyer approvals.
- Maintained TNA and production trackers, ensuring adherence to critical delivery timelines for on-time product delivery.
- Identified production risks and coordinated corrective actions with suppliers and production teams.
- Facilitated buyer communication, resolving technical and production-related issues promptly to maintain project momentum.
Merchandiser - POOJA INTERNATIONAL
(2014-01 - 2016-12)
Managed UK buyer accounts, overseeing day-to-day merchandising activities to ensure alignment with buyer expectations. Key Buyers: NEXT, BHS, Marks & Spencer (M&S)
- Coordinated sampling, product development, costing, and production follow-ups to streamline processes and meet project timelines.
- Coordinated with production and value-addition vendors for printing, embroidery and washing.
- Followed up on TNA, sample approvals and bulk production schedules.
- Assisted in resolving production and technical issues to support timely shipment.
- Maintained communication between buyers, factories, and suppliers to facilitate smooth product lifecycle management.
Assistant Merchandiser - POOJA GARMENTS
(2012-01 - 2014-12)
Assisted merchandising team with sampling, TNA management, and production follow-ups to streamline processes. Key Buyers: Max India, Max Dubai, Sugar Inc.
- Coordinated with production teams and vendors to ensure timely execution of samples and bulk orders, enhancing delivery reliability.
- Facilitated buyer communication, order tracking, and documentation to maintain clarity and efficiency in order management.
- Followed up on fabric, trims and production requirements.
- Supported quality and delivery follow-ups during bulk production.
