Asst. Merchandiser at JO Exports International (2025-05 – Present)
Handled merchandising activities for hardgoods products in export operations. Coordinated with buyers and suppliers for order execution and product development.
- Handled clients: William E. Connor - CB & CB2, Flatworld - Lambert, Restoration Hardware, Ablaze - Eichholtz, Linear Ideas - Babylonstoren, Mishka, Yargici
- Managed sampling, costing, quote sheet preparation, inspection planning, buyer artwork approvals and production follow-ups to meet shipment deadlines
- Ensured product quality, packaging standards, and compliance with buyer requirements
- Maintained documentation, order tracking, and communication across teams
- Supported trade fair preparation including sample readiness, photography of fair samples, costing of new items for fair
Asst. Merchandiser at Gulati Exports (2022-09 – 2025-05)
Handled merchandising activities for hardgoods products. Worked on buyer mood boards and product development.
- Handled clients: Merchandise Corporation - Magnolia, Garret Wade, WECA - TFG, Riviera Maison, Straight to Source - Howard Elliott, Cherubic India - Kwantum, Fabindia
- Worked on buyer mood boards using Google Lens to develop and source new hardgoods products
- Prepared costing and quote sheets based on product specifications and materials
- Coordinated with suppliers for sample development as per buyer requirements
- Managed product photography and maintained item codes for new developments
- Handled sample follow-ups with suppliers and production teams to meet timelines
- Supported trade fair preparation including sample readiness, photography of fair samples, costing of new items for fair
- Ensured smooth communication between buyers, suppliers, and internal teams
Production & Packing Supervisor at Giftmark Industries (2015-10 – 2022-08)
- Supervised packing and production operations for hardgoods items
- Ensured proper packaging, labeling, and quality checks as per export standards
- Managed workforce and coordinated with dispatch team for timely shipments
- Handled inventory control and minimized packing errors and damages
- Maintained efficiency and adherence to production schedules
