A highly competent, passionate, seasoned Apparel Merchandiser with creative mind, proactive attitude, capable of thinking in & out of the box, have 28+ years of expertise in Merchandising Skills, Apparel/Garments Fabriquing, Operations Management, Product Development, Business Development, Sales Projection, Order Procurement & Fulfillment, Export House & Factory setup, Stakeholder Management and Team Management.- Intellectually curious with strong work ethics, leadership, negotiation, problem solving, excellent communication and exceptional interpersonal skills- Proficient in managing & motivating team for running operations to meet the assigned targets.- Motivated to work as part of a team, an accelerated bridge between the buyer & apparel industry, building partnerships and fostering collaborative relationships.- Have multiple international travel exposure in European countries like Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain and Netherlands for successfully managing the order procurement & fulfillment process.Apparel Merchandiser Expertise:- Conceptualizing merchandise strategy and spearheading all aspects of garments manufacturing (specially for Ladies & Kids) i.e. operations, sampling, order procurement & fulfillment, production, quality check and on time shipment- Evaluating the latest fashion trends, buying patterns & demographics of target domestic & international markets while attending fashion shows, trade fairs and various business seminars- Anticipates trends to strategically promote new products, organizing existing products based on price, popularity & style, generating new eye-catching designs that boost sales- Ensuring tremendous product development as per client's specifications & to make the style production friendly with apparent understanding of the given sales target & working meticulously to achieve it- Collaborate with buyers, fashion designers, suppliers and distributors to negotiate contracts, pricing & finalize delivery deadlines