VFC VF Corporation Bangalore, Tirupur : MERCHANDISER

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VF Asia,India is subsidiary of VF Corporation - a leader in branded lifestyle apparel across jeanswear, image apparel, sportswear, contemporary apparel and outdoor products. Our principal brands include Wrangler, Lee, The North Face, Vans, Reef, Eagle Creek, Eastpak, JanSport, Napapijri, Nautica, Kipling, John Varvatos, 7 For All Mankind, Majestic, Lee Sport and Red Kap.

Designation MERCHANDISER

Job Description Maintain On Time delivery in coordination with the factory & VFI Team. Responsible for on time flow of information to buyer & vendor. To ensure timely update and maintenance of systems data and records. Negotiate costings with the vendors & price finalization to meet the targets. Report to Sr. Merchandiser.Team player with effective communication skills.

Desired Profile
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
- Degree or diploma in Apparel Merchandising from a reputed institute.
- Fluent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of local language a must.
- Strong organization skills and computer savvy.
Interested candidates are invited to send CV and expected salary.

Candidates who are not contacted within 1 month from sending the resume should consider your application filed for future opportunities. All applications will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purpose only.

Experience : 4 - 6
Location: Bengaluru/Bangalore, Tirupur
Keywords : MERCHANDISER

Contact
Lakshmisha_ramamurthy@vfc.com nitika_anand@vfc.com

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My Credentials
Santosh.S.Salian

E-mail : santosh2670 AT hotmail.com,shreyank10 AT hotmail.com
To scale heights with Garment Technical Abilities,with a growth oriented organization of repute.

Professional Synopsis :
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Recognized for the ability to achieve results.
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to work well with individuals at all levels

Present Career Highlights :
- June’05 to Nov ’08 worked with Asmara India as Merchandiser,
- Dec’08 joined Hindustan Clothing & Marketing Ltd , working as Sr.Merchandiser

Merchandising Operations :
- Interface between Office/Factory/Buyer from the development stage to bulk production
- Garment Costing for all products and pricing with buyers
- Coordinating with buying office / buyer for day-to-day communication transaction and following up for the approvals on time.
- T&A planning and focusing every process closely to complete as per schedule.
- Coordinating with the suppliers with regards to delivery of trims/fabric/Production etc. ,
- Ensure smooth functioning of all production related activities with adherence to the specified
quality parameters / client specifications and alert on potential problems.
- Ensuring Final Product Quality as per buyer Standard and maintaining delivery schedule.
- Preside over the pre production meeting in at the factory in the presence of the factory staff,
QA representing the buying house and factory personnel .
- Customer responsiveness, multitasking skills and time management are the key area for the merchandising.
- The primary objective is to understand and delegate deliverables .

Production :
- Placing of orders with respective factories / mill after analyzing their specialties.
- Production planning to prevent bottlenecks.
- Upgrading the products based on market inputs and cost analysis.
- Production planning with the production department.

Quality :
- Coordinating with buyer’s technical team to understand their standards / methods / requirements.
- Working with approved testing laboratories to ensure buyer’s quality norms are implemented and
extend technical support to achieve the same.
- Preside over the pre production meeting in at the factory in the presence of the factory staff, QA representing the buying house and factory personnel .
- Liaison with freight forwarders and C & F agents for shipments.

Vital Strength :
* Knowledge of Manufacturing woven & knit gmts, .
* Knowledge in different washes like Enzyme Wash,Stone wash,Acid wash,Silicon
wash,Thermo cool finish,etc.
* Knowing print behaviors of Pigment, Gadi, Plastisol, Fluorescent, Transfer, Discharge &
Glitter. Tie & Dye and Spray Printing.
* Handled orders in combination of knit and woven styles.

Client Servicing : -
- Identifying client requirements and specifications .
- Obtaining approval for the production sample and costing to firm up the orders.
- Primary interface representing the company to buyers and outsourced manufacturers for facilitating smooth order extension and handling the cycle from costing to payments

Client Portfolio In Asmara India :-
- Puma - Germany
- Lerros - Germany
- Tom tailor - Germany

Previous Experience’s :
- Mar-1995 to Aug-1997, Seasonal Garments, worked as Jr.Merchant/Prod.Coordinator/QC
- Sept-1997 to Feb-2004 ,The Royal Al Kauser ( buying agents) as QA/Merchandiser.
- March-2004 to May2005, Garden city clothing (BRFL) as Merchandiser

Academic Credentials :
Technical : Bachelor in Electrical Engg (B.E)
Operating System : Windows & latest MS Office Applications & Internet.

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Curriculum Vitae
PRADIPKUMAR BHUAL SINGH
Email : pradipkumar.bhual.singh AT gmail.com


CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a management position in a competitive, dynamic & professional corporate environment where I can effectively utilize & enhance my skills & knowledge by adhering to its values & cultures thereby scaling the organization to great heights and gaining personal job satisfaction.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Year Qualification Institution Subjects CGPA/%
2010-2012
PGDM-I.B. IILM Institute of Higher Education, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR Major : <I.B. > Marketing & Sales, Strategic management, Branding management., Advanced marketing research, International finance, Export-Import management, International economics. 5.5/8
2008 B. Parma S.K.B. college of pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra Pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmacognosy 61
2004 D. Parma Guru Nanak technical college, Nagpur Pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmacognosy 59
2002 XII
Pune Board Vidya Mandir high school, Nagpur
Physics, Chemistry, Math, Biology 57
2000 X
Pune Board Vidya mandir high school, Nagpur Science 70
Academic
Awards/Other Professional Qualification - Got first prize in Business plan of annual fest (Jubel) of IILM-CMS.
- Participated in business plan of annual fest of G.L. Bajaj College –Greater Noida.
- Got third rank in marketing research project (Green marketing) of IILM-CMS.
WORK EXPERIENCE (1 Year)
DR. Reddys Lab. Ltd. , Nagpur, Maharashtra, India T. PSR Dec 2008- Aug 2009
Responsibilities - Daily meeting with customers to sell & promote medicine
- Lead generation.
- Maintaining good & cordial relationship with customer which results in market penetration & reach.
- Close interaction with dealers to assist them to promote the product.
- Daily reporting via Palm top or via SAP portal for online reporting.
- Daily meeting with ASM & colleague for making plan &, strategy which helps us to achieve target
- Customer relationship management activities.
- Launching of new product (successfully launched Asteriede)
- Retail chemist prescription audit.
Achievements - Target achievement by removing deficit, got better knowledge of marketing & selling skills.
- Got first rank during training programme at Hyderabad.
- Got Reward for second best PSR in Vidarbha region.
- Achieved highest product selling PSR position for Econorm ( product of DR. Reddys)
Ferring pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur, Maharashtra, India MSR Oct 2008- Dec 2008
Responsibilities - Daily meeting with customers for promoting medicine
- Lead generation
- Maintaining good & cordial relationship with customer which results in market penetration & reach.
- Close interaction with dealers to assist them to promote the product.
- Weekly reporting
- Weekly meeting with ASM & colleague for making planning, strategy which helps us to achieve target
- Retail chemist prescription audit.
Achievements - Got “Star of the day” Award during training programme at Mumbai.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP/ LIVE PROJECTS
Apollo Tyres Ltd. , Gurgaon, Haryana, India
(SUMMER INTERNSHIP) Management Trainee
(Business Development department-OHT) 6 Weeks
Description - Marketing research for the export of off-highway tyres to CIS countries (Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan)
- In depth market research of four CIS countries for getting info regarding Off-highway tyre market, identified gap in the market with desirability, ability & affordability to import Apollo tyres Ltd. off-highway tyres, PESTEL analysis, Identified & got appointment of potential dealers of Kazakhstan.
- I had used better marketing research tools like sending Questionnaire to dealers for getting more crystal clear info followed by cross-checking, working on secondary data.
Learning - Better understanding of off-highway tyre market of these four countries
- Better understanding of competitors, substitutes & is of Apollo tyres for off-highway tyres
- Better understanding of Cultural, economic, social, technological, legal, political aspect of these countries.
- Better understanding of marketing & selling process.
- Better understanding of export process.
Apollo tyres Ltd. , Gurgaon, Haryana, India
(LIVE PROJECT) Management Trainee
(Business development department-OHT) 15 days
Description - Marketing research for the export of Off-highway tyres to Turkey.
Learning - Better understanding of off-highway tyre market of Turkey
- Better understanding of competitors, substitutes & is of Apollo tyres for off-highway tyres
- Better understanding of Cultural, economic, social, technological, legal, political aspect of Turkey.
- Better understanding of marketing & selling process.
- Better understanding of export process
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Active volunteer in annual fest (Jubel) of IILM-CMS.
- Subject co-coordinator of International HRM. (IILM-CMS- Greater Noida, India)
- Team Leader for Industry Visit.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Team Leader for Industry Visit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- I am an enthusiast by nature, I have always sought to give my best at all times, add value in whatever I do.
- Key Skills : International Sales & Marketing, strategic management, Export-Import management, Logistics, Convincing, International business Negotiation, Interpersonal skills, Team working skill.
- Computer skills : MS office (MS-Excel, Power point presentation)
- Strengths : Reliable, Dedicated, Punctual, Lifelong learner, Positive attitude, Hard & smart working individual, Result driven, Integrated thinking, Flexible.

- Hobby : Listening Songs, Surfing, Reading newspaper.

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V.VIDHYA

E-mail : vdhyavijay AT yahoo.in
OBJECTIVE
A challenging opportunity in an organization of substance on a managerial assignment with proper working ethos
SYNOPSIS
- 6 years of experience in the field of merchandising (Woven’s)
- Clients handled – UK, Canada, Australia and Europe
- Labels handled – Bilka, Quik Silver, Garcia, Fuga, Joe, H&M, Tom Tailor, Tesco, S.Oliver, Mark Ecko, Roxy, Evans and Bay Trading
CAREER REVIEW
- Worked as Senior Merchandiser for M/S. GUPTA & COMPANY from January 2011 to October 2011
- Worked as Merchandiser for M/S. GUPTA GARMENTS IND PVT LTD from 2008 February to 2010 December
- Worked as Junior Merchandiser for M/S. ZAIDA CLOTHING from 2006 January to 2007 December
JOB PROFILE
- Negotiation & finalizing of garment costing with the buyers.
- Regular correspondence with the buyers on a day-to-day basis via emails & telephone
To ensure that the buyers specifications are adhered to.
- To create a Time & Action Calendar based on the delivery date advised by the buyer at the time of confirming the order & ensure all the dates committed in the same is followed at the time of execution.
- To ensure necessary pre-production process like Fit, Size-set, Pre production, Pilot run is completed on time.
- Ordering fabric and trims through ERP system, and to ensure all necessary materials are in-house on scheduled date as committed by the sourcing departments in order to make sure smooth flow for production to maintain actual garment delivery date.
- Ensure smooth & long term relation with buyers by constant interaction and confirming the orders and also updating Client on the status.
- Inspections at initial & final stages to ensure quality products being shipped out.
- Weekly reviews of order status with the management.
- Product Presentations according to client’s needs as per current market trends.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
Professional Qualification : Clothing Production Technology from NIFT
Post Graduation : Completed Master of Business Administration (HR)
passed with 1st class from Madras University.
Graduation : Completed Bachelor of Commerce passed with 1st class from Madras University

Computer Skills : Windows 98, Window XP, Windows Vista, MS-Office,
Tally 6.3, C, C++, Foxpro, HTML, ASP, XML
and E-mail/Internet.

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NAYANA CS
Email id [/b]: csnayana08 AT gmail.com
CARRIER OBJECTIVE :
To emerge as a Senior Merchandiser with excellent business building focus, internal and external customer handling expertise combined with sourcing and quality assurance abilities.
PROFESSIONEL TRACK;
KARLE INTERNATIONAL, BANGLORE- INDIA
(August 2011 –Till Date)
Leading garments exporter in Bangalore and having own washing unit & having the factories in various places Bangalore.
JOB PROFILE :-
Jr Merchandiser ( Handling International Brands)
- Study & analyze source plan / buy plan of customer on a regular basis & target specific styles.
- Reduction of product costing with better cost effective input of designs & pricing system.
- Handle product development initiatives for client starting from customer requirement identification till product standardization involve in product development, design, sample & technical approvals till customer bulk delivery & ensure improving customer requirements in terms of quality, delivery & Cost
- Handling brands –Eddie Bauer-outerwear (men’s jacket), cold water creek—women’s product.
- Coordinating all the pre-production, Merchandising & planning activities of all brands
- Pre- production approvals & testing as per client’s requirement / standards…
- Follow up with fabric, trims & garment suppliers to meet company’s & customers targets..
- Order execution right from the development, to get the orders.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Examination Discipline School/Collage Board/University Percentage Year of pass
B.Tech Textile Technology Govt.SKSJTI Visvesvaraya Technological University
67.14% , 2011
Xll Science
Vishwamanava pu collage Department of Pre-University Education, Bangalore
56% ,2006
X State
St.Joseph’serath convent Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, Bangalore
67.36% ,2004

PERSONAL PROFILE :
Name : Nayana C S
Father's Name : Siddalingaiah
Date of Birth : 8/12/1988
Martial Status : Single
Languages known : English, Kannada, Hindi
Hobbies : Listening music, traveling, & Reading books
Declaration :
I here by declare that the above-mentioned information is correct up to best of my Knowledge and Belief.
Place : Bangalore
Date :

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RESUME

Name : G. SUDHARSAN RAMAN
Email : fashosudhar AT gmail.com
smartysudhar AT gmail.com
Bangalore – 560 076

Father’s Name : N. Govindarajan.
Age & D.O.B. : 27 Years, 12.11.1985.
Sex : Male

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :
1. SSLC at SARU Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Sathyamangalam with 73% of Marks.
2. Higher Secondary at SARU Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Sathyamangalam, with 66% of Marks.
3. Completed Bachelors Degree in Costume Design & Fashion at KAAMADENU ARTS AND SCIENCE, Sathyamangalam, with 73% of Marks.
4. Completed Master Degree in Apparel Production in NIFT-TEA KNITWEAR FASHION COLLEGE, Tirupur – with 70% of marks.

PERSONNAL PROFILE :
1.Possess an ability to grasp and solve intricate problems immediately.
2.Consistency and dedication coupled with sincerity and honesty.
3.Aggressive, result oriented and dedicated individual who views challenges as opportunities to excel in order to perform to my maximum potential.
4.Very efficient team player.
5.Strong interpersonal / communication and leadership skills.
6.Capable of handling multi tasks and have a high level of commitment.
7.Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work independently.
8.Proficient in working in demanding environments with confidenc

COMPUTER SKILLS :
1.MS Office(WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT)
2.CAD, INTERNET, COREL DRAW, PHOTOSHOP

INTERNSHIP :
1. 20 Days in production at KODAIS APPARELS PVT LTD., Tirupur.
2. 20 Days Internship in Entire Process of dyeing at ARAVIND KNIT PROCESS.

EXPERIENCE :
1. Part Timely worked as quality controller in PRACHI EXPORTS, in Tirupur for Six Months.
2. 6 months worked as a Junior Merchandiser in TRENDS IMPEX, in perichipalayam, Tirupur.
3. Worked in Planning dept. at Shakthi knitting Ltd., from December 1st 2008 to November 1st 2009, Tripur
4. At present working in Shahi exports Pvt. Ltd from November 2nd 2009

AREAS OF INTEREST :
1.Merchandising & Marketing
2.Retail Merchandising

BUYERS HANDLED :
1.EDDIE BAUER
2.C & A
3.CHAPS
4.WALMART BRAZIL
5.WALMART MEXICO
6.US POLO ASSN.
7.WALMART ARGENTINA
8.WALMART JAPAN(SEIYU)
9.Target

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
1Participated in Fashion Show in KNIT FAIR held at Tirupur.
2Participated in Fashion Show in HINDUSTHAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE COIMBATORE.

LANGUAGE KNOWN :
English, Tamil (To Read, To Write, To Speak)
Kannada(To speak)

DECLARATION :
I assure that all the above details are correct and if I am selected, I will be true and regular to the company and sincere to the seniors.

Place : BANGALORE
Date : (G. SUDHARSAN RAMAN)