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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Inventory Management:1) Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability and prevent stockouts.2) Implement inventory forecasting techniques to optimize stock levels and minimize overstock situations.Product Selection and Curation:1) Research and identify products that align with target audience preferences, market trends, and brand strategy.3) Curate product assortments that cater to diverse customer segments and maximize sales potential.Merchandising Execution and Presentation:1) Assigning targets to the Inbound, Marketing, and Outbound teams based on geographical regions.2) Oversee the creation of compelling product displays, category layouts, and promotional campaigns to enhance product visibility and drive conversion rates.3) Ensure accurate and engaging product descriptions, images, and multimedia content to optimize search engine visibility and enhance customer experience.Cross-functional Collaboration:1) Collaborate with Operations, Studio, Marketing, UI/UX, Creative, CS, and IT teams to develop the wireframes visually appealing marketing collateral, and promotional materials consistent with brand identity and messaging.Performance Analysis and Optimization:1) Utilize analytics tools and performance metrics to track and analyze KPIs, sales trends, and merchandising effectiveness.2) Identify areas for improvement, implement A/B testing, and iterate on merchandising strategies to enhance conversion rates, average order value, and customer engagement.3) Provide regular reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for growth.Returns Management:1) Collaborate with the returns team to achieve a reduction in returns to industry standards, aiming for a rate below 30%.Team Leadership and Development: 1) Lead and inspire a team of merchandising professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

1) Complete category management of Boy’s wear, Sell through, Revenue & margins2) Trend analysis for upcoming season with help of design team & competition study Brands like, Primark, Zara, H&M, LC Waikiki, Max, Red Tag, Twenty4)3) Attending trade fairs in China like Canton fair, Turkey Istanbul Fashion Fair4) Range planning and Product development of the category5) Efficient product sourcing by overcoming challenges of MOQ & delivering better margins6) Ensure timely deliveries by weekly tracking of orders with the suppliers along with the team7) Signing off on fits & Preproduction samples8) Planning and allocation of merchandise considering sales, inventory level & launch dates9) Conducting weekly sales meeting with the operations team to analyze the sales and style performance10) Coming up with promotion plan based on the concept calendar11) Proposing liquidation plan during the end of season by analyzing sell through12) To Incorporate learning’s by analyzing best sellers/slow sellers, for the upcoming seasonsE-Commerce:1) Manage new product uploads, category builds, product detail maintenance, and promotional activities2) Liaise closely with merchandising, operations, and customer service teams to improve efficiencies, trade, and customer experience3) Collaborate with the e-Commerce team for onsite optimizations such as product recommendations, upselling/cross-selling opportunities, and search improvements4) Assisting with the day-to-day coordination of e-Commerce marketplace activities, ex: taking product snaps, reporting, organizing stock transfersAchievements:1) Very successfully launched impactful kidswear collection with an average sell thru of 75% every season2) Achieved net realized margin 40%

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

1) Responsible for the control of supplier delivery window to ensure on-time launch2) Market analysis brands like Kuku kids, Mayumay, Diverse, 4F3) Analyze sales figures, customer reactions and market trends to understand the product performance and anticipate products needs4) Collaborate with buyer & suppliers to negotiate prices, quantities and time scales5) Signing off on fits & Preproduction samples6) To Incorporate learning’s by analyzing best sellers /Slow sellers, for the upcoming seasons

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India

Merchandiser1) Day to day merchandising2) Sample development3) Communication with the buyer and supplier4) Filing works5) Follow‐ups with sample dept. and production dept6) Follow‐ups with the Printing dept. and Embroidery dept7) Maintaining standard specifications as per Buyer requirement8) Reviewing targets and allocating work to concern departments and ensuring the production and sampling deliveries within time, budget and stipulated quality standards9) Involved in New developments and seasonal showroom preparation for buyer meetings10) Visiting the supplier units for following up with the developments going on

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Volleyball, Football

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Corporate Accounting

Activities and Societies: Volleyball, Cricket, Football