Divisional Manager Merchandising
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Worked for European brands like Marc O' Polo, MCS (Formerly Marlboro Classics), Tom Tailor, Noa Noa, DAY Birger et Mikkelsen, MOPD (Formerly Campus), Filippa k and Gudrun Sjödén, Rosendahl Design Group A/S, Edblad Home Textile & Etc.Annual business planning, Target volumes to achieve the set goals. Work with design team on new collections and travel for presentations.Identifying client requirement and lead time to book the orders.Price negotiations with clients and vendors. Sourcing vendors, plan sampling and production( by regularly monitoring their capacity and output), monitor sourcing of raw materials, ensure the product quality and testing parameters are as per buyer requirements. Conduct inspections at all the Stages of production. Identify quality issues and suggest solutions.Responsible for Tirupur Branch office and complete south India operation for Sourcing, Merchandising, Supplier development and management, Product development, Price Evaluation and negotiation, Order placement and follow up, Approvals and quality control, Factory Audit and Inspection.