Pratheesh Krishnan Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Responsible for Buying, Planning & Category Management of distinguished Brand Giordano.ACHIEVEMENTS• Successfully managed Assortment planning based on region, store size and store sales mix in UAE.• Coined & implemented seasonal campaign launch which consistently contributed to sales growth.

United Arab Emirates

• Developed and executed strategies for merchandise assortments, vendor relations management, and marketing management.• Utilized strong leadership skills and communication expertise to negotiate prices with vendors.• Coordinated with sourcing and design departments for executing the samples and working in line with the quality team to maintain accurate product specifications and quality.• Met with buyers to understand new development requirement of sampling/orders. • Coordinated pre-production meeting with production department for style technique.• Resourcefully identified and evaluated new vendors for trims and process to widen vendor base and optimize sourcing costs.• Merchandising and critical path management to ensure on-time deliveries.• Maintained the style and development file for all running orders.• Designed and developed packaging for apparel as per guidelines.• Planned inspection of goods as per shipment schedule /production output & notified the same to the buyer QA. • Prepared the TNA calendar.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Textile Sciences And Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Retail Management