Merchandiser at MULTILINES OVERSEAS PVT. LTD. (2023-03 – Present)
Liaison Office | International Buying & Sourcing. Coordinate merchandising activities from product development through production and shipment coordination for international apparel buyers across United Kingdom (B&M, Morrisons), Germany (Jawoll), New Zealand (Cracker Jack), and Brazil.
- Coordinate merchandising activities from product development through production and shipment coordination for international apparel buyers.
- Liaise with buyers, vendors and manufacturing units to ensure smooth execution of export orders.
- Support garment sourcing activities for Brazilian buyers by coordinating with suitable manufacturing units.
- Prepare and monitor Time & Action (T&A) plans to ensure timely execution of development and production milestones.
- Coordinate sample development, buyer comments, approvals and production handovers.
- Monitor production status and proactively follow up with vendors on critical production activities.
- Coordinate shipment bookings and monitor vessel schedules to support on-time deliveries.
- Track ETD, ETA and container movement from factory dispatch until shipment.
- Coordinate shipping documentation with freight forwarders and internal departments to facilitate vendor payment processing.
- Maintain merchandising reports, order trackers and production documentation.
- Visit trade fairs, expos and sourcing marts to identify new products, trends and potential suppliers.
- Collaborate with quality, planning and documentation teams to ensure smooth order execution and timely deliveries.
Merchandiser at NEEDLE & THREAD PVT. LTD. (2019-05 – 2023-02)
Liaison Office | Premium UK Fashion Brand. Buyer / Brand - Needle & Thread (UK).
- Coordinated product development and production merchandising activities for premium women's and children's apparel collections.
- Liaised with the UK buying team and manufacturing units throughout product development and bulk production.
- Prepared and monitored Time & Action (T&A) plans to ensure timely execution of development and production milestones.
- Coordinated sample development, buyer comments, approvals and production follow-ups.
- Prepared production files and actively participated in Pre-Production Meetings (PPMs).
- Followed up with fabric mills to ensure timely fabric availability for production.
- Maintained order files and complete merchandising documentation throughout the order lifecycle.
- Coordinated seasonal order details with the documentation team to ensure smooth production handover.
- Maintained buyer-specific documentation and reports as per client requirements.
- Worked closely with vendors to monitor production progress and delivery commitments.
Assistant Merchandiser at TAPIO CREATIONS PVT. LTD. (2018-10 – 2019-05)
Buying Office | Apparel Manufacturing. Buyers / Brands - Rina, French Connection, TAG, Allen Solly, Nova, Blue Age.
- Coordinated merchandising activities for both domestic and export apparel orders.
- Supported product development, garment sampling and bulk production activities.
- Prepared and monitored Time & Action (T&A) plans to support timely order execution.
- Coordinated with buyers regarding sampling, approvals and production updates.
- Followed up on fabric, trims, testing and marker approvals to support uninterrupted production.
- Coordinated with production, quality and planning teams to ensure timely execution of orders.
- Maintained fabric and trims utilization records along with merchandising documentation.
- Prepared order files and coordinated smooth handover to the production team.
- Participated in Pre-Production Meetings (PPMs) and quality discussions.
- Followed up on ordering, testing, markers and trims to meet production timelines.
Assistant Merchandiser at RICHA & CO. EXPORTS PVT. LTD. (2017-05 – 2018-08)
Apparel Manufacturing & Export House. Buyer / Brand - Ann Taylor.
- Assisted in merchandising activities from sample development through bulk production for export apparel orders.
- Coordinated with buying offices, factories and internal teams to ensure smooth order execution.
- Followed up on fabric, trims, testing and production approvals to support manufacturing schedules.
- Monitored production progress and maintained merchandising reports and order documentation.
- Coordinated with planning, quality and production teams to ensure timely execution of orders.
- Maintained fabric and trims utilization records while supporting day-to-day merchandising activities.
Assistant at MODELAMA EXPORTS LTD. (2015-05 – 2017-04)
Apparel Manufacturing & Export House. Buyer / Brand - Ann Taylor.
- Assisted the merchandising team in product development, sampling and production coordination.
- Coordinated with production departments to support timely execution of export orders.
- Maintained order records, production status reports and merchandising documentation.
- Followed up on sampling activities and production schedules to achieve planned delivery timelines.
- Supported communication between merchandising, production and quality teams for smooth order execution.
