Pooja Raghav Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Planning | Documentation and reporting | Health and safety | Communication | Advocacy | Training and Development | Daily Living Support | Monitoring | Supporting Independence | Emotional support | Medication Administration | Behavioural Support |

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Classroom management | Students Engagement | Assessment and feedback | Supported student need | Delivering Instructions | Building Relationships | Assessing students’ progress.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Ensuring Footwear is produced to the required quality standard, fit, testing, and grading standards for departmental Processes. Communicating issues to suppliers and the technical team (From development to dispatch).• Working closely with the design and merchandising team through the product development stage for every style. Made a flow chart/process to minimize the error and achieved successfully.• Drive and integrate processes into the quality team and supply base, emphasizing a commitment to quality.• Collaborate with our buying team to trade the range commercially to maximize profit and minimize markdown. Lead during meetings, ensuring clear communication and Assist to meet critical path deadlines.• Support the team in managing the WSSI and OTB process.• Understand the brand’s handwriting, fit and quality standards.• Follow up CBDs and finalize costing keeping margins in mind of footwear and accessories (Bags, Belts, Pouches, Purse, School Bags, and Caps) with all vendors & verifying the specifications, material prices, LOHP, etc., (For all Trends Brands like Schumann, Cristofano, Frisbee, Hi-Attitude, Viviana, and Performax, Lee coper , Skechers, Svrnaa, Pitter patter, Outryt.• Regular visits to supply base and warehouse, to ensure communication and relationships are maintained to a high standard. Achieved the delivery targets and saved twenty two lakh Rupees in SS’23 .• Ensure that the cost settled with suppliers is justifiable as per CBDs and the invoices /documents provided by the vendors. Achieved Target Margins for the company .• Help in Creating and amending all purchase orders. Adding POs to Critical Path document and ensuring prices, cost prices and retail prices are correct.• Responsible for ranging SKU’s for initial allocation of product by store in line with business requirement. Worked closely with the inventory AM to ensure department and brand stock flow through DC.

India

Engaged in overseeing the entire lifecycle of footwear development for a variety of renowned brands, I demonstrated expertise in product development for names like Lee cooper, Carlton London, Woodland, Benetton, Lotto, Tata, Gas, Mothercare, Hamleys, Neeman's, Metro, and Superdry. Serving as the essential intermediary bridging the brand and the company, I played a key role in facilitating seamless communication and collaboration. My responsibilities included skilfully crafting samples aligned with buyer instructions, strategically focusing on cost considerations.

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dedicated to the dynamic world of footwear fashion, I bring a wealth of experience garnered over years of specializing in full shoe costing for renowned brands such as Reebok and Adidas. My expertise lies in seamlessly bridging brand requirements with operational excellence, ensuring the highest standards of product aesthetics. Key Competencies:• Costing Mastery: Proficient in the intricacies of full shoe costing, particularly for industry giants Reebok and Adidas.• Material Selection Expertise: Decisively choose materials aligning with brand requirements and achieving target prices.• Pattern Optimization: Ensure patterns are not only aesthetically pleasing but also feasible for efficient interlocking and reduced production cutting time.• Production Norms and Specifications: Establish production norms, create detailed specification sheets aligned with samples, and maintain a comprehensive product guide for development and planning.• Vendor Management and Intermediary Role: Act as a crucial link between buyers and vendors, guaranteeing adherence to production schedules and facilitating on-time seamless delivery.• Client Interaction and Relationship Management: Engage with key influencers, make compelling presentations, and provide bespoke product solutions based on client requirements. Cultivate and maintain client relationships to foster further business avenues.• Query Resolution and Client Satisfaction: Ensure swift resolution of queries and grievances, aiming for maximal client satisfaction levels.• Customer-Centric Approach: Work on both technical and non-technical amendments to meet customer requirements. Identify the most suitable options and contribute to new product development based on customer needs.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resources Management And Services, Merit

Bsc, Footwear Design And Production, Merit

I gained expertise in design principles, textile science. The curriculum covered the entire fashion supply chain, from conceptualization.