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Senior Apparel Merchandiser | Buying & Sourcing | Product Development | Vendor Management | Production Merchandising | International Brands | NIFT Bengaluru

About

I am a Senior Apparel Merchandiser with experience in buying & sourcing, product development, vendor management, and production merchandising across export houses, buying offices, and manufacturing environments. Over the years, I have managed the complete product lifecycle—from development and costing to production planning and on-time delivery—for men's, women's, and kids' apparel. I enjoy working closely with buyers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver commercially successful products while maintaining quality and execution standards. Beyond execution, I believe strong merchandising is built on structured processes, clear accountability, and effective collaboration. I enjoy improving ways of working, solving operational challenges, and building systems that enable teams to perform consistently. I am currently looking to contribute my experience in a professionally managed organization where I can create value through buying, sourcing, vendor management, process improvement, and team collaboration, while continuing to grow into leadership roles.

Location

Gurugram

AI stack

openai

Work experience

Senior Merchandiser at Mireen industries pvt ltd, Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Manage end-to-end merchandising for international equestrian brands, overseeing buying, costing, sourcing, product development, production planning, order confirmation, and shipment execution across Men's, Women's, and Kids' categories. Drive cross-functional collaboration with PPC, production, quality, sampling, and sourcing teams to ensure on-time delivery, premium quality, and operational efficiency. Contributed to the development and implementation of the company's ERP system, improving workflow transparency, production visibility, task management, and decision-making across departments. Successfully developed and delivered the Olympic & Paralympic 2024 collection for 8 participating countries, receiving an Appreciation Certificate from LeMieux for outstanding execution, premium quality, and on-time delivery. Continuously improve merchandising processes by strengthening accountability, production planning, and cross-functional coordination to enhance business performance.

Merchandiser at Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, Mysore, Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 · 11 mos, Mysore, Karnataka, India, Managed end-to-end merchandising activities for Decathlon (Forclaz & Simond), supporting high-volume seasonal programs from product development through shipment. Coordinated with multiple manufacturing units, sourcing teams, quality, and production departments to ensure timely execution while maintaining buyer compliance and quality standards. Managed production planning, order execution, T&A monitoring, sample development, and shipment coordination for international outdoor apparel categories. Worked within a large-scale manufacturing environment, gaining exposure to lean production systems, capacity planning, factory operations, and process-driven execution. Contributed to maintaining 100% OTIF performance while supporting annual business volumes of approximately ₹75–100 Crores.

Business Partner | Manufacturing & Merchandising Operations at Lifestyle Garments, Gurugram, Feb 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Managed end-to-end apparel manufacturing operations, overseeing merchandising, sourcing, procurement, production planning, vendor management, and customer coordination for export garment orders. Played a key role in establishing PPE kit manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully delivering 20,000–30,000 PPE kits per month while meeting demanding production timelines. Coordinated complete Cut-to-Pack manufacturing by managing raw material sourcing, workforce planning, production scheduling, quality coordination, and dispatch for multiple export houses. Enhanced operational efficiency through effective production planning, capacity utilization, and cost control, contributing to business revenue of approximately ₹30–50 Lakhs in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment.

Graduate Trainee at Asmara Group, Sep 2019 - Jan 2020 · 5 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Supported product development and merchandising operations for international apparel brands including Coldwater Creek and Abercrombie & Fitch across woven and knit categories. Coordinated buyer communication, sample development, purchase order management, T&A tracking, and production follow-up to ensure timely execution. Worked closely with vendors, sourcing teams, and production units to resolve development and production challenges while maintaining quality and delivery commitments. Built a strong foundation in merchandising, cross-functional coordination, vendor management, and apparel production processes.

Management Intern at Knitcraft Apparels International Pvt. Ltd., Jan 2016 - Apr 2016 · 4 mos, Udyog Vihar , phase-4, gurgaon, Tommy Hilfiger | Superdry | Napapijri | True Religion Gained practical exposure to international apparel merchandising, product development, quality systems, sourcing, and manufacturing processes through industry training with globally recognized fashion brands. Developed a strong understanding of commercial merchandising workflows, buyer expectations, and global apparel supply chain operations.

Education

b.f.tech, Fashion technology, National Institute of Fashion Technology , Bengaluru

Diploma in Fashion Technology, Apparel and Textile Manufacture, government polytechnic