Manoj G
Results-driven senior sourcing and merchandising leader with 25+ years of experience
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Results-driven senior sourcing and merchandising leader with 25+ years of experience managing large-scale procurement operations for the French apparel market. Currently heading India operations for a leading French liaison office, overseeing a cross-functional team across sourcing, product development, quality, and logistics. Proven ability to build high-performing teams, drive cost efficiencies, and manage strategic vendor relationships for globally recognised children's fashion brands.
Adept at bridging international buyer expectations with on-ground execution in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment.
Experience
Country Manager - ID Kids Community France - Tirupur, India
(2020-12 - 2026-02)
The leading French Based Liaison Office. Reporting to Sourcing Head France / Regional Manager Dhaka. Brands: OKAIDI / OBAIBI / JACADI
- Heading the India operations with 10 People in the office.
- Responsible for sourcing, Development, Procurement, Follow up.
- Handling the Merchandising team directly for better efficiency.
- Managing quality in the region with the support of Quality team
- Logistic team management
- Budgeting and follow up of expense control to achieve the desired result.
- Effective Vendor management with Allocation forecast, KPI, periodic meetings.
- Direct reporting to France
Office Manager - Centrale D'Achats Kidiliz (Formerly Zannier Group) - Tirupur, India
(2007-01 - 2020-11)
Reporting to Sourcing Manager France. French Market.
- Handled all leading brands in the Group Z, 3Pommes, Beckaro, Catimini, IKKS, ESPRIT, Chipie etc.
- Managing team of Merchandiser / Quality Controller
- Price Negotiation, Order Allocation, Product development, Meeting with Buyers
- Vendor sourcing and Product sourcing from Show rooms as per brands DNA
Senior Merchandiser - Indocan Business Services - Tirupur, India
(2002-07 - 2006-12)
Buying house majorly work for Canadian Market. Reporting to Manager. Label handled: ALMO Dante, One Of The Boys, Patricia Lingerie
Junior Merchandiser - Megha Creations - Tirupur, Tamilnadu
(2000-05 - 2002-07)
Star export House. Reporting to Sr Merch. Label handled: Zellers, SAAN Stores, Zero II 60, Soft Kiss Fashion - Canadian Market
Education
Bachelors Of Business Administration - Business Administration - K S R College Of Arts And Science, Madras University
