SOUTH ASIA OFFICE @ IndiaBrands & Products handled: Columbia Men’s & Women’s wearProduct Range: 70% Woven + 30% Kints| Top’s & BottomsVendors associated: Indian -Shahi Exports, Gokaldas Exports, Indian Designs; Bangladesh: - Kenpark Bangladesh, Debonair Group, Fortis Group, Ghhaewae, BD Design, HKD Outdoor Innovation, Srilanka: -Hirdaramani InternationalJOB PROFILE: Product Developer –For Columbia SA ( south Asia) Men’s & Women’s wear • Independently handling: - All Men’s wear Outerwear & Sportwear – Columbia Product development.• Managing Ontime deliverance from 3 Regions – BD , SL & IND.• Responsible for all aspects of Product Engineering, Technical , design & quality for Category.• Enterprising on Internal Process re-engineering Projects and bringing in continuous improvement.• Working through whole category using PDM software.Handling 30% South Asia development

Kontoor Brands is Spin off of Lee & Wrangler brands from VF Sourcing .Continuing responsibilities from VF of managing Lee & Wrangler NA business end to end , took below additional responsibilities with a team of 4-5 members. Have been responsible for India Retail Lee& Wrangler Bottoms team to establish systems and processes for smooth execution.• Initiated& Presented Complete Range( Woven , knit & denims ) for Thailand Licensee –CMG in 2019 – with Design to Deliver concept –Offering Fabric innovation; Organic collection; BCI options; Sustainable washes on denims etc..• Integral part of Arvind Denim Foam Dye Project to be started with Wrangler in Sp-21.• Worked on Innovation Project – Kapok Yarn from India for Eco Friendly Outerwear Range with less Carbon footprint.

As Sr. Merchandiser(Acting Asst. Manager) for Lee & Wrangler Business catering to NA & CASA regions,i have been managing all categories getting catered to WALMART| TARGET| BRAND STAND ALONE STORES| CHILLE| ARGENTINA|PERU| PARAGUAY etc..• Categories/ Business development from Indian manufacturers- 4 Category’s in 2017 against 1 in 2014, bringing in 6 times growth in business value [$2M to$12M in 2018]- Contributing to 10% growth of whole India Business value in 2018.• Coming from Marketing Profile from Raymond I was able to establish Woven Mass category, Knit WM categories & Denim Western/ Mass categories by putting up collections together seasonally.Traveled to HK with vendor Presentation | Showcasing Seasonal Innovations from India | Putting up collections for Brand.• Participated in initiative to increase the use of BCI COTTON in all VF Brands with Cotton Farmers in & around Jodhpur –Visited all active sites.• Awarded with Star Awards from VF – “ADVANCING OUR PURPOSE” in 2019 for my active contribution to Organizations Purpose; DIY activities –Up cycling -Fabric mocks to Bags, NGO contributions team member etc.• Active Member of Vendor Compliance Team.• Member of Internal POSH committee for 3 yrs- Solved imp case amicably.

Buyers handled: UK Based- Next, HOF, Asda George, Charles Tyrwhitt,Jaeger, TM Lewin | Spanish:Carolina Herrera, Purification Garcia |Amsterdam: Suit Supply| Holland: WE | Portuguese: Sacoor Brothers• DESIGN –MARKET–DELIVER: Integral part of THE PARIS -PV collections for RAYMOND STALL ; Making seasonal collection with own source fabric ;Travelling to PARIS –Exhibiting collection ; Bringing customers for India• Initiative: Developing new Designs and setting up brands for India production.• USP@ SSAL : Troubleshooting Fabric quality issues, NOS- Business By CT established & executed , 100% inspection Brands serviced, Hanging Container Shipments ; • Focused on 80-90% Vertical Product range , while servicing Brands like Levis with Nominated fabric supplies too for supporting the skill usage of Vendor base optimum level.

AT Gokaldas Images :-During the tenure was responsible for End to End Managing of the brands : Banana Republic Womens & Mens- formal collection through GAP sourcing office and Calvin Klein & Liz Claiborne - casual collection through PVH office.USP :- GI was a major source of fabric and design and huge % age of business was with Indian fabric , embellishments etc.Also the business was based on Large amount of SMS of range.Making my experience on Gap & BR for 4+yr including exp with GE .

At Gokaldas Exports During the tenure worked from Jr Merchandiser to Merchandiser for GAP & BANANA Republic -brand , was responsible for business from SMS to Bulk execution on the Fashion & Volume runs for GAP WOMEN'S - Outerwear / bottoms through GAP India sourcing office.The Products used Imported fabrics from Italy / Pakistan / China etc.USP :- GE was the major vendor for GAP and handled huge business huge business volume execution for the premium brand and 100% ontime success rate. Also the business was based on Large amount of SMS of range.

Division: WM -labelling & Tag materialProducts Handled: Labels, Tags & Price tickets [All kind of labels & Tags]Labels Handled: European buyers & Wal-Mart. JOB PROFILE• Execution of Labels / tags for Gap Brand / WM Brand customers.• Active member in working on internal processes continuous improvements.