Jiya Ranka

Experience

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  Arvind Limited

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Visual Merchandiser

  Conduct Store Audits across all stores across India to ensure SOPs of Visual Merchandising are in-line with the VM Guidelines Handbook.Execute and assist in various aspects of VM to reflect and maintain brand ethos for all SIS brands displayed at The Arvind Store- store space design, floor layouts, merchandising plans, fixtures and furniture.Design mock-ups for window display and execute the approved design in the allotted VM budget.Suggest modifications to the in-store touch points to maximise customer experience. Show less

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  RANKAS TEXFAB PVT. LTD. - India

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2020

  Marketing Director

  Business DevelopmentDiversification into apparel fabric printing and ready-to-wear products in an otherwise existing home textiles manufacturing setup. Execute bulk apparel orders for national (Indian) and international clients in the North American market. Product portfolio includes shirting, suiting, bottom weight fabrics, sarongs, and scarves.Client Sourcing and ManagementProcure national and international B2B clientele via Trade Expos, buying houses and agents. Develop brand partnerships with IKEA, Walmart, Disney, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. to become their licensed manufacturer of home linen in the European market. Maintain long term client relations by becoming one of their most trusted manufacturers in terms of quality and on-time order fulfilment. Project ManagementManage operations of all export orders from product sampling and development, raw fabric procurement and pre-processing, dyeing and printing, quality control, merchandising, stitching to packaging and final shipping. Online Retail Brand ManagementConceptualize an online bed linen B2C brand, Atelier Home, and manage retail operations via e-commerce platforms. Show less

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  Purple Style Labs (PSL)

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2022

  Senior Merchandiser
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  NEZO

  Oct 2022 - now

  Business Development Manager