Vijay Viji

Driven and detail-oriented Apparel Merchandiser with a passion for fashion and consumer trends. Seeking an opportunity to contribute creative insight and commercial acumen in product planning, sourcing, and range development. Committed to delivering results through smart merchandising decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of market demand and brand positioning

CFA - Merchandiser at PGS PARTNER INDIA PVT LTD (2025-03 – Present)

• Effectively communicate with suppliers and buyers on a daily basis to ensure timely approvals, sample submissions, and adherence to TNA (Time and Action) calendar.
• Collaborate closely with buyers to secure additional business opportunities and drive higher order bookings through proactive follow-up and product development.
• Proficient in working across multiple platforms including CBX, D2P, Power BI, and Capacity Booking tools to manage production tracking, analysis, and vendor coordination.
• Independently handle costing, negotiations, and commercial decision-making while keeping internal teams aligned through regular reporting and updates.

Assistant Merchandiser at NEW TIMES GROUP OF COMPANY (2024-01 – 2025-03)

• Following up with Vendor & Managing the TNA to deliver the requests on time to the customer and approvals to suppliers
• Managing the latest application like Bamboo Rose, Trade link, I tracker - for Approvals, issuing Po, TNA update.
• Working on costing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Escalting the updates to my team on timely manner.
• Closely following upon production process and work with QA team to provide on time delivery performances.

Development Merchandiser at VEILA KNIT FAB (2020-04 – 2023-12)

• Product development to follow-up T & A on a regular basis to ensure on-time delivery with the right quality and quantity.
• Regular basis checks with the quality department and makes ensure correct quality. Confirm on timeand smooth shipment to the buyer

Master in Data Science – Guvi - IITM (2023)

B.Sc in Costume Design and Fashion – Dr.NGP Arts and Science College (2017 – 2020)