Sourcing Specialist

• Feb 2017 - Present

Sourcing Specialist

• Feb 2017 - Feb 2017

BUYER(Buying/Sourcing)

• May 2013 - Feb 2017

Buyer- (Buying & Sourcing) VOGUE INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES FZE-UAE MAY 2013 TO PRESENT Achievements: • Successfully developed relationships with vendors from Japan, Korea, Greece, Taiwan and Spain; expanded the business by 20% by incorporating highly specialised fabrics from the above suppliers. • Developed winning comprehensive marketing communication plans that included complete campaign and creative development process such as: • Various Denim style and wash proposals utilizing stock fabrics • Advertisement proposals and ideas • Replenishment analysis and quick deliveries • Scheduled delivery planning as per in store requirement • Managed successful opening of Brands Web / Siddharth – Milan, Netherlands and Spain • Built up product range portfolio and helped to forge the company’s niche as a leader in a unique market by launching innovative campaigns, applying new sales strategies and helping to identify new products. • Opening of new brands and increasing product category resulted in targeting new market of premium level clients. • Resulted in successful product development in denim category by proposing various wash programs helped in approaching a new big potential Agent from China region; achieved a good contract for our brand MPIRE which was the launch in 2015. • Penetrated new markets and sustained continued growth. Major Buyers: • Maggie Jeans, Mpire, Italy, China, Hong Kong, USA and Spain • Web –Italy, India and Spain • Landmark Group (MAX Boys & Men), R&B (Men Denims & Knit Category), Souq (Denim Shorts & Denim Pants), UAE • Bon Prix, France • Weird Fish, Canada Show less

Merchandiser

• Jun 2010 - Mar 2013

Responsibilities: Responsible for procuring PURCHASE ORDER (P.O.) SHEETS from the Buyer. Process flow updating on computerized ‘VPS’ software to keep track of Cash flow involved per order. Preparing internal order sheets and raising ‘BOM’ required for the order as per the P.O. sheet. Attending Buyer and Vendor meetings. Correspondence & coordinating with clients on a day-to-day basis in regards of sampling and production. Analysis of Customer requirement and proposing to them as per their requirement and specifications. Issue sample request form with complete details, sketch and point of measurement. Liaise with suppliers to track shipment schedule to ensure on time delivery. Monitor and control the merchandise flow. Planning product ranges and preparing an estimated time schedule for the exports of goods as per L/C. Updating L/C copy, Invoices, P.O.sheets and Bills to the Documentation Dept. Responsible for all the approvals related to Garment styling, LABDIPS,Fit approvals, Print quality and final PP SAMPLE approval. Review styles and anticipate any technical problem for production, upfront resolved. Maximize and achieve revenue and profitability targets through effective Merchandise Planning & selection, Costing, Sourcing and promotions. Ensuring qualitative products as per standards Show less

Assistant Designer cum Sampling Merchandiser

• Feb 2008 - May 2010

Day to day merchandising activities. Developing T&A plan. Attending Buyer meetings and preparing the minutes of the meeting held. Communicating with the France Head office related to current orders and upcoming orders regarding its approval and suggestions. And thus updating to the senior in charge with details updated in an Excel sheet. Follow-up with Designing and Quality Dept. relating to Sample Development. Coordinating and communicating with the Buyer and understanding the specifications provided. Responsible for new developments, Tech packs, flat sketching. Responsible for sourcing Vendors and placing them with desired styles as per the P.O SHEET and follow-up with the developments and related approvals. Filing works included the maintenances of mail communications and all the approvals and communications held related to the respective orders in a P.O. Responsible for developing new collections for the upcoming season and proposing to the buyer. Responsible for evaluating the design related aspects and Fit of the style. Escalating & monitoring the productivity, efficiency and quality. Buyers Handled: • VETI MARCHE- France and INTER MARCHE-France • CELIO CLUB-France, M&CO –UK and ARMAND THIERRY-France Show less