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Shruthi Ojha

Ex Procurement analyst & Merchandise Planning Expert | Apparel & Fashion Supply Chain Strategist |Inventory Optimization Specialist | Power BI & SAP AXPOS | Experience with Apparel/Watches/Sunglasses/Footwear.

Dubai

12+ years of work experience

Jul 20251 yr 4 mosPresent

Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India

-Handled Women's Ethnic & Casual Wear category for a handcrafted slow fashion business. -Achieved 20% product revenue growth in six months by planning and launching new key features. -Effectively tracked stock-on-hand and replenishment to maintain optimal inventory levels. -Collaborated with local vendors to develop and launch new collections. Coordinated with marketing teams for brand promotion and event participation. -Analyzed top and bottom sellers at category and style level to refine assortment strategies. -Supervised inventory to refill stocks as per customer requirements and market demand. -Visiting Events and displaying stocks and promoting brand
Dec 20231 yr 6 mosMay 2025

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

- Assist customers, handle inquiries, and provide excellent service. - Analyzed sales and business performance monthly. - Effectively tracking SOH and replenishments. - Collaborating with local vendors for new collections. - Handling payments and cash drawers updating records daily. - Managing inventory to refill stocks as per customer requirements. - Analyzing top sellers and bottom sellers at category and style level.
Feb 20221 yr 10 mosNov 2023

Jordan

 Spearheaded procurement, sourcing, and inventory planning for Men’s & Women’s Wear, collaborating with brands such as Adidas, Under Armor, and Armani.  Enhanced supply chain efficiency by automating inventory processes, resulting in improved product turnaround and accuracy.  Led initiatives to reduce waste and increase revenue, notably the Picasso Project, which boosted rejected goods capacity from 8,000 to 30,000 pieces per month.  Conducted KPI reviews, cost negotiations, and supplier performance analysis, driving significant cost savings and enhancing delivery reliability.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail limited
Oct 20165 yrs 5 mosFeb 2022

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

 Directed SOR Business worth USD 50 Million across categories including Menswear Apparel & Accessories, Sunglasses, Fragrances, Watches, Footwear, and Jewellery.  Controlled global brands such as Fossil, Michael Kors, Armani Exchange, Versace, Superdry, Paul & Shark, Lacoste, Ferrari, Fendi, and Tom Ford, La Martina.  Enhanced sales during promotional periods by 15-30% through effective inventory and markdown strategies.  Administered category merchandise planning and inventory strategies to optimize stock turnover.  Allocated inventory across retail stores to maximize product availability and minimize stock-outs  Supervised promotional uploads and pricing strategies through AXPOS system during sales campaigns.  Executed quarterly inventory reconciliation and seasonal performance analysis.  Scrutinized RTV & RTW Process for SOR business with suppliers  Vendor follow ups for New Launch and stock Replenishments  On time Payments from finance to suppliers & agreements closure  MIS Reports generation for business meetings and PO creations for new stock from vendors.  Venue allocations & weekly sales analysis as per target achieved
Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd
Aug 20142 yrs 3 mosOct 2016

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

During my tenure as a Junior Merchandiser at Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd from 2014 to 2016, I was entrusted with the responsibility of organizing the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Time and Action Plan (TNA) for various orders. I was instrumental in placing orders for trims and fabrics, and actively participated in promotional planning and markdown strategies. My role also involved liaising with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of merchandise and resolving any issues that arose. I supported the merchandising team in executing visual displays and layouts to enhance the customer experience. I conducted competitive market research to stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities. I assisted in the preparation of sales reports and presentations for management review and contributed to cross-functional projects aimed at driving business growth and profitability. I facilitated communication between sourcing teams and factories involved in production to promote strong working relationships and meet on-time sample deliveries. I also handled accounts for clients such as United Colors of Benetton and SISLEY.

Shruthi’s AI Stack

claude
claude
gemini
gemini
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot

Education

Fashion and apparel designing, Bsc in Fashion/Apparel Design

(BSc) Fashion and apparel designing from Baldwin Women’s Methodist College in 2014

20122 yrs2014

Diploma, Fashion and apparel designing

(ADFT) Apparel designing in fashion technology (Merit) from Government Polytechnic for women in 2012

20093 yrs2012

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Ex Procurement analyst & Merchandise Planning Expert | Apparel & Fashion Supply Chain Strategist |Inventory Optimization Specialist | Power BI & SAP AXPOS | Experience with Apparel/Watches/Sunglasses/Footwear.

About

“Dynamic and results-oriented Senior Procurement Analyst and Merchandise Planning Specialist with over 10+ years of extensive experience in the global apparel and fashion sector. Proficient in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and inventory optimization, leveraging data-driven insights through tools such as SAP, Power BI, and RMS. Demonstrated success in enhancing supply chain efficiencies, reducing costs, and driving revenue growth for leading brands including Michael kors, Onitsuka Tiger, Armani, Fossil, Versace, Paul & Shark & Super dry. Expert in merchandise assortments, KPI analysis, and process automation, I excel in utilizing industry insights to gain a competitive edge. Proven leadership in managing comprehensive procurement cycles, inventory replenishment, and supplier negotiations. Eager to apply my expertise in a challenging role focused on supply chain optimization, strategic sourcing, or procurement management for premium fashion or retail brands.”

Location

Dubai

AI stack

claude

gemini

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Self Employed at Kaadamb, Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India, -Handled Women's Ethnic & Casual Wear category for a handcrafted slow fashion business. -Achieved 20% product revenue growth in six months by planning and launching new key features. -Effectively tracked stock-on-hand and replenishment to maintain optimal inventory levels. -Collaborated with local vendors to develop and launch new collections. Coordinated with marketing teams for brand promotion and event participation. -Analyzed top and bottom sellers at category and style level to refine assortment strategies. -Supervised inventory to refill stocks as per customer requirements and market demand. -Visiting Events and displaying stocks and promoting brand

Self Employed at Pehnava, Dec 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, - Assist customers, handle inquiries, and provide excellent service. - Analyzed sales and business performance monthly. - Effectively tracking SOH and replenishments. - Collaborating with local vendors for new collections. - Handling payments and cash drawers updating records daily. - Managing inventory to refill stocks as per customer requirements. - Analyzing top sellers and bottom sellers at category and style level.

Senior Procurement Analyst | Classic Fashion & Apparel, Jordan at Classic Fashion Apparel Industry, Feb 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos, Jordan,  Spearheaded procurement, sourcing, and inventory planning for Men’s & Women’s Wear, collaborating with brands such as Adidas, Under Armor, and Armani.  Enhanced supply chain efficiency by automating inventory processes, resulting in improved product turnaround and accuracy.  Led initiatives to reduce waste and increase revenue, notably the Picasso Project, which boosted rejected goods capacity from 8,000 to 30,000 pieces per month.  Conducted KPI reviews, cost negotiations, and supplier performance analysis, driving significant cost savings and enhancing delivery reliability.

Senior Executive - Merchandise Planning & Inventory Management | Aditya Birla Fashion at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail limited, Oct 2016 - Feb 2022 · 5 yrs 5 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India,  Directed SOR Business worth USD 50 Million across categories including Menswear Apparel & Accessories, Sunglasses, Fragrances, Watches, Footwear, and Jewellery.  Controlled global brands such as Fossil, Michael Kors, Armani Exchange, Versace, Superdry, Paul & Shark, Lacoste, Ferrari, Fendi, and Tom Ford, La Martina.  Enhanced sales during promotional periods by 15-30% through effective inventory and markdown strategies.  Administered category merchandise planning and inventory strategies to optimize stock turnover.  Allocated inventory across retail stores to maximize product availability and minimize stock-outs  Supervised promotional uploads and pricing strategies through AXPOS system during sales campaigns.  Executed quarterly inventory reconciliation and seasonal performance analysis.  Scrutinized RTV & RTW Process for SOR business with suppliers  Vendor follow ups for New Launch and stock Replenishments  On time Payments from finance to suppliers & agreements closure  MIS Reports generation for business meetings and PO creations for new stock from vendors.  Venue allocations & weekly sales analysis as per target achieved

Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd as Junior Merchandiser at Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, Aug 2014 - Oct 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, During my tenure as a Junior Merchandiser at Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd from 2014 to 2016, I was entrusted with the responsibility of organizing the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Time and Action Plan (TNA) for various orders. I was instrumental in placing orders for trims and fabrics, and actively participated in promotional planning and markdown strategies. My role also involved liaising with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of merchandise and resolving any issues that arose. I supported the merchandising team in executing visual displays and layouts to enhance the customer experience. I conducted competitive market research to stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities. I assisted in the preparation of sales reports and presentations for management review and contributed to cross-functional projects aimed at driving business growth and profitability. I facilitated communication between sourcing teams and factories involved in production to promote strong working relationships and meet on-time sample deliveries. I also handled accounts for clients such as United Colors of Benetton and SISLEY.

Education

Fashion and apparel designing, Bsc in Fashion/Apparel Design, (BSc) Fashion and apparel designing from Baldwin Women’s Methodist College in 2014

Diploma, Fashion and apparel designing, (ADFT) Apparel designing in fashion technology (Merit) from Government Polytechnic for women in 2012