>  Setting up brand new Value Retail concept from drawing board.> Responsible for heading new business worth USD 30 Million contributing to 32% of total concept revenue.> Liaised with external brand image consulants to establish identity, USP and positioning in the market.>  Liaised with independent external design consultants from U.K and conducted workshops with designers to set trends for a season.> Establishing processes for buying, planning and… Show more >  Setting up brand new Value Retail concept from drawing board.> Responsible for heading new business worth USD 30 Million contributing to 32% of total concept revenue.> Liaised with external brand image consulants to establish identity, USP and positioning in the market.>  Liaised with independent external design consultants from U.K and conducted workshops with designers to set trends for a season.> Establishing processes for buying, planning and merchandising.>  Draw and review buying plan and budget of the opening assortment for concept launch.>  Set up vendor base from scratch as per business requirements.>  Conceptualized store layout, design, lighting and planogram for new stores liasing with projects teams for fixture design and investment.>  Conducted trips to sourcing countries - India, Indonesia, China, Turkey to evaluate strengths/weakness and order confirmations.>  Range building with designers and buyers, sample sourcing from U.K, China, Turkey and HongKong. Show less

> Responsible for heading new business worth USD 49 Million contributing to 10% of total concept revenue.>  Involved in collection/range presentation, based on market and season requirement.>  Identifying the need for, and following through on inventory replenishment and close-out buying with planner. >  Visual merchandise planning at store locations to ensure product appeal and profit growth. >  Review, Control & Approve buying OTB, Pricing & Markdowns>… Show more > Responsible for heading new business worth USD 49 Million contributing to 10% of total concept revenue.>  Involved in collection/range presentation, based on market and season requirement.>  Identifying the need for, and following through on inventory replenishment and close-out buying with planner. >  Visual merchandise planning at store locations to ensure product appeal and profit growth. >  Review, Control & Approve buying OTB, Pricing & Markdowns> Interfacing with manufacturers to obtain new product information including pricing. >  Reviewed historical data and joined forces with the planning team, ensuring right collections were placed at the stores at optimal time. Show less

>  Handling a team assigned and trained to manage different categories of garments and brands -Accountable for brands AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, TALBOTS, CHAMPION, DISNEY, PELLESTROM. >  Coordinating with suppliers to procure raw materials. >  Determining the cost quotes of a garment, and negotiating with buyer's to maintain a profitable business between two organizations, keeping in mind prospective growth. >  Maintaining frequent communication with manufacturing units… Show more >  Handling a team assigned and trained to manage different categories of garments and brands -Accountable for brands AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, TALBOTS, CHAMPION, DISNEY, PELLESTROM. >  Coordinating with suppliers to procure raw materials. >  Determining the cost quotes of a garment, and negotiating with buyer's to maintain a profitable business between two organizations, keeping in mind prospective growth. >  Maintaining frequent communication with manufacturing units to avoid bottle neck situations and delays. >  Maintaining frequent communication with manufacturing units to avoid bottle neck situations and delays. >  Involved in training of LEAN MANAGEMENT & SIGMA 6 at factories and head office. Show less

>  Responsible for 2 main categories in the Ladies wear department – Young & Maternity. >  Forecasting and budgeting for new season: ideal merchandise mix + depth + option count + quantity + ideal selling price + distribution for all apparel categories in Max.>  Floor visual merchandising as per styles booked, for example: - Printed tee-shirt program on tables, Top and bottom wear on 4-way gondola, and Basic tee-shirt program on round tables.>  Visiting stores in various… Show more >  Responsible for 2 main categories in the Ladies wear department – Young & Maternity. >  Forecasting and budgeting for new season: ideal merchandise mix + depth + option count + quantity + ideal selling price + distribution for all apparel categories in Max.>  Floor visual merchandising as per styles booked, for example: - Printed tee-shirt program on tables, Top and bottom wear on 4-way gondola, and Basic tee-shirt program on round tables.>  Visiting stores in various locations, for display of styles and prices, and feedback from customers for further sale prospects. Analyze performance using previous year-same season figures at lowest hierarchy level and breaking down further by >  Tracking and Mapping of in-season sales on regular basis of categories budgeted for.>  Vendor evaluation/negotiation/allocation.>  Benchmarking RSP compared to competition. >  Budget plans involving sub group wise study of every style/silhouette/color/fabric. >  Studying the Sell-through reports for each style, so the category can be enhanced with better products based on the sale. >  Coordinating with store managers across all territories [KSA and U.A.E] for launch dates/merchandise planning/defective products if any/visual merchandising. Show less

- Handled merchandising for Hi-fashion buyers like Versace, Parasuco, Kenzo, Guru, Fornarina, Killah Fashion, Killah Basic, Miss Sixty Fashion, Miss Sixty Basic, RA.RE, Chacok – Italy. BA&SH – France. Olivier Strelli – Belgium. - Correspondence with buyers and agents. - Expediting approvals on fabric and trims/accessories.- Sourcing trims and fabrics for production. - Costing.Product: Heavily hand, machine and computer embellished (sequined, beaded) dresses, skirts, and shirt.… Show more - Handled merchandising for Hi-fashion buyers like Versace, Parasuco, Kenzo, Guru, Fornarina, Killah Fashion, Killah Basic, Miss Sixty Fashion, Miss Sixty Basic, RA.RE, Chacok – Italy. BA&SH – France. Olivier Strelli – Belgium. - Correspondence with buyers and agents. - Expediting approvals on fabric and trims/accessories.- Sourcing trims and fabrics for production. - Costing.Product: Heavily hand, machine and computer embellished (sequined, beaded) dresses, skirts, and shirt. Silhouette based garments.Last accounts handled Des Petit Haute, Arayal, BA&SH, Calvin Klein, M.B.TREND Show less