Merchandiser | August 2022 – Present.Buyer: PRIMARK (Ireland).Product Category: Sweatshirt, Hoodie, Jogger, T-shirt, Polo Shirt & Tank top.* Ensure all customer emails are answered within 24hrs and all actions have been taken promptly* Analyze customer progress reports in terms of growth/shortcomings/product and price points, get customer feedback on orders and close the orders with clarity on cost/ margin* Review new tech packs and developments to identify any critical points and provide the right details to the factory* Suggest the right factory for the right product and participate in the factory selection process from sample stage* Take the list of daily issues from each order for each factory and address the problems* Ensure quick decision making by involving the Team Manager / Quality Manager on critical issues* Take the lead on Pre-production meetings* Ensure all customer requirements are met in production based on customer tech packs* Recommend any changes to the products or process improvements, which can help make production friendlier for knitting/linking/construction without changing the aesthetics of the garment* Check the production/QC files is complete prior handing over to the QA department* Conduct production meetings with the factories and QA team as per the allocated time and follow up with the factories on the progress of the orders* Book production space with factories in advance and maintain capacity utilization chart which is to be updated at all times* Select and visit different production, printing, and embroidery factories and build long-term relationships for future orders* Evaluate factory performance regularly, give feedback to the Team Manager concerning factory issues and recommending solutions* Source and develop new factories as per requirements and regularly introduce new products, new yarns, new factories to the team

Merchandiser | August, 2019 - July, 2022Buyer: Walmart (Myntra), FILA (Italy), Piazza ItaliaProduct Category: Sweatshirt, hoodie, jogger, T-shirt, Polo shirt.* Work closely with the Australian buying & design teams to understand their product requirements and follow the company’s procedures on the product developments process* Follow-up orders from samples development to bulk production in applying supply management* Track & collect the data of the raw materials* Source right the suppliers who meet our business requirements and can manufacture products to deliver better quality and value to our customers* Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure that critical path timeframes are met * Communicate with buyers, design and quality team, and suppliers on technical issues and problem resolution* Negotiate pricing and production timeframes with suppliers* Monitor production orders, and maintain a close understanding of the shipment schedule to ensure the flow of production and shipment on time.

Trainee merchant to Assistant merchant | September, 2017 - July, 2019 Buyer: Walmart (Myntra).Product Category: Sweatshirt, hoodie, jogger.* Evaluation of the Technical File for the product development. * Lab-dip submission to buyer and receiving lab dip approval and informing lab responsible for future reference.* Developing print, embroidery and AOP to get quality approval from buyers for bulk.* Follow up Proto, size set & PP Sample and getting approval.* Communicate with internal departments to ensure sample quality & on time submission.* Trims and accessories booking and follow up until trims get in-house.* Always reporting to Snr. Merchandiser about day-to-day work.