Manish Jain

Experience

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  Intercraft Ltd. / Old Village Industries Limited

  Sept 1989 - Dec 1995

  Senior Merchant

   Joined the company as assistant merchant and exposed to the work flow of the export trade. Worked hands on with each department to get a in depth exposure to the complete export process. Handling accounts independently and coordinating the complete production and shipment planning from factories in Delhi and Bangalore for European brands like Miss Sefridges, Wallis, Freemans, Charles Voegle, May department Stores etc. Deputed a special assignment to handle complete merchandising for the company’s woolen factory in Ludhiana. Show less

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  Mexinde’ Overseas Pvt. Ltd.

  Jan 1996 - Oct 2001

  Senior Merchandise Manager

   Headed a private buying agency of Mexico with an annual turnover of about USD 10 million. Was the overall incharge with a responsibility to ensure clear instructions to factories for smooth functioning. Controlled the Textile as well as gained exposure to the made ups and handicrafts items. In-depth exposure to Home furnishings including bed in a bag (Woven and Knits), handicrafts and tufted and silk carpets. Worked with many factories spread all over the country in both Knits and woven’s categories. Co-ordination of entire sampling, costing and order execution till shipment stages with a team of merchants. Worked with factories on up gradations of systems to improve quality of work. Directed and controlled the QA department to ensure merchandise of consistent quality. Customers handled were Liverpool, Campani, The One, Ferrioni. Show less

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  GAP India Sourcing

  Nov 2001 - Jun 2003

  Senior Merchandiser

   Managing the Men’s fine knits, Outlet and Sleepwear business with factories in India and Middle East. Sourcing fabrics and trims from within India and China Mainland Handling a business turnover of USD 35 million and achieved a 92 % on time shipment performance Managing with a team of merchants the planning and delegating to achieve set goals. Exposure to handle large volumes and global sourcing and manufacturing in bottom wear, knitwear and jackets. Actively involved in product development and responsible for steady growth in turnover of business handled. Show less

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  Shivalik Global Ltd.

  Jun 2003 - Mar 2006

  G.M. Operations

   Joined the company as a Divisional Manager and was promoted to the position of G.M. Operation. An vertical knitwear export company involved in Apparel Exports in Knits apparels to Europe and USA with a turn over of about USD 20 million and dealing with prominent customers like Tom Tailor, Wrangler, Diesel, Macy’s, Arrow, The North Face, Ecko Unlimited, Polo Ralph Lauren etc.  Heading the Central Planning department with responsibility of Operations control to manage capacity planning, ERP development & implementation, up gradation of operation systems, communication and costing. Controlling a team of qualified technicians to control cost and consumptions for the production department.  Managing marketing and execution of business with a team of Merchant Manager and merchants for the customers besides the above responsibilities. Well versed with performance techniques and fabrics. Show less

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  Alpha Start

  Mar 2006 - Oct 2006

  Divisional Merchandise Manager

   A company with its marketing office in Hong Kong, USA and Europe and Factories in Bangladesh and Vietnam with an annual turnover of almost 100 Million USD dealing primarily in Men’s wear. Joined the company to establish and grow the business with the European Sector by coordinating with the European office.  Main Job responsibilities include controlling a direct team of 5 people within the division, coordinating all costing packages, communication with the overseas customers and coordinating the manufacturing of orders with the overseas factories. Improving the supply chain process by reducing the process time on imports and approvals. Responsible for maintaining the T&A for the material flow to the factories.  Customers handled were Marks and Spencer, George, Next, BHS, Tema; Rodi Denims mainly for bottom wear. Show less

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  Maurya Enterprises

  Dec 2006 - Feb 2010

  Business Head

   A NRI owned German Apparel Company’s sourcing office in India with a multi tasking responsibility. Handling a turnover of almost 2.5 Million USD in women’s and men’s fashion categories. KRA based on spearheading the operations including initial set up and designing the business plan and the SOP. Evaluating and maintaining the profitability ratio by controlling expenses is a part of the responsibility. Sourcing from India and Bangladesh, plan sales and business development for the European market on ladies and men’s fashion wear from exporters. Travelling to European countries like Germany, Turkey, UK for range presentation and sales. Work directly with factories to improve systems and processes. Control administration functioning, Logistics & shipping. Customers handled are Kaufhoff, Addessa, Mills, One Touch, Bon Prix, Adler etc. in Europe and CSG in USA. Show less

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  Apparel Brain Connect

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Lead organiser

  Organised seminars on Sustainable Textile

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  StitchWays

  Mar 2010 - now

  Owner

   Business owner involved in the apparel supply for both export & domestic markets. Developed an multi process approach of acting as a Buying Agent, Direct Export and Services consultant for overseas clients. The second division was catering to domestic market to supply uniforms to Schools & Security agencies. Designed the model based on Outsourcing of productions. Hands on approach to procure, manage, and execute business. Complete knowledge of Export procedures, Customs & Shipping processes. Material procurement under self-supervision from within india and overseas. Updating clients with new fabric trends. Monitor Cost Analysis and business profitability per quarter. Budget & costing for the business being executed. Extensive overseas travel to Europe, Canada & USA for marketing & business procurement. Have a QA team to monitor & manage production & QA activities. Show less