Nilesh Mane

Experience

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  Siyaram Silk Mills Ltd.

  Jul 2007 - May 2008

  Production Executive

   Looking after production of Suiting & shirting fabric weaving  Machine maintenance Sampling Co-ordination with merchandising, CAD & product development departments. Handling quality control activities, such as pattern checking & matching with original samples, fabric inspection etc.

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  Cuthberts apparels Pvt Ltd, Bangalore

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Merchandiser

  Worked as a Merchandiser for UK- Spain buyer accounts-Marks & Spencer (UK)-Boys/Girls baby wears, Toys R US- Boys/Girls baby wears• Making Brand review samples, design samples & submitting to the buying office.• Arranging the trims (BOM), lab dips, and print strike off & sending to the buyer for approval.• Ordering trims & accessories required for particular order once it is approved by buyer• Co-ordination with buying agency for all type of samples approval, accessories approval, clarification on technical discrepancy in spec sheet ,tech pack etc• Issuing the production package to the factory for production with correct instructions, Show less

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  Silver Crest Clothing Pvt. Ltd

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2015

  Asst Merchandising Manager

  Worked with leading Europe buyers -like Celio, Devred, Jules, Hugo Boss (through CWF). And from UK as White stuff, Topman etc. Handled products as Men's woven jackets, suits, blazers, trousers, Vest coat etc.  Costing for the products. Negotiating with supplier and get better quotes. to grab the orders.  Making PPD chart (Master sheet) on basis of order flow & send fortnightly basis to PPD dept. for planning production lines.  Procuring fabrics with Indian, Romanian & Chinese mills.  Purchasing lining, trims with buyer nominated supplier or factory source and follow up with Purchase, imports to get INN before PCD.  Preparing inspection schedules & sending to Buyer or inspection agency to conduct inspections on time  Proposing container plans to buyer with respect to delivery dates and buyer protocol.  Working with planning managers to find a way for having a smooth production within buyer given date (Ex- factory) Show less

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  K Mohan & Company Exports Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Merchandising Manager

  Worked with leading buyer for Women's wear from UK - Crew clothing, Marks & Spencer. Handled products such as- Women tops/ shirts, skirts, Men's & women's trousers etc  Sharp working on cost keeping target price in mind.  Updating order status to buyer by submitting Critical patch every week. If any concern update buyer in well advance.  Follow up on bulk fabric trims ordering and ensure supplier payments made to get material delivered timely. .  Ensure PCD's to be meet. And if any issues foresee then take a necessary action to avoid the delay. Keep informed PPC in well advance about such issues to work on alternate plan. . Meet desired shipment date Show less

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  Arvind Limited

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

  Merchandising Manager

  Worked with PVH group buyers –like “Calvin Klein Jeans”, CK-Sports, Dress Shirts, Heritage Brands for product development as well bulk production. Handled products such as- Men's & women's Casual and Formal shirts, Women's dress, tops etc.  Utilization of effective strategies in “Product Development” for PVH Group clients, such as Calvin Klein Jeans, CK-Sports, and Heritage Brands, overseeing an annual turnover of USD 10-12 million.  Led the Product Development team for renowned brands, ensuring alignment with brand standards and fulfilling buyer specifications.  Managed costing processes across all stages (pre-costing, proto costing, SMS costing, RFB costing, Final bulk costing etc) for diverse styles and divisions across four seasons.  Developed product portfolios aligned with buyer product ranges and specifications.  Created mood boards and development samples based on stories and color palettes provided by buyers.  Oversaw SMS execution activities, coordinating closely with mills to develop yardages based on buyer CAD designs and tracking trim materials.  Adhered to strict calendars and key dates to meet buyer requirements and ensure timely product deliveries.  Specialized in denim products, handling various washes during SMS and bulk production phases.  Successfully managed the COSTCO-women's potential program, securing a 4.15 lakh unit order and achieving a 97.3% on-time dispatch. .Awarded "Best Product Development Team" in 2018 for outstanding contributions to innovation and operational excellence Show less

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  Silver Crest Clothing Pvt. Ltd

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

  Business Development Manager

  Have established UK buyers like Charles Tyrwhitt, Ben Sherman etc. Initial development of “Michael Kors” through Triburg. Moreover taking care existing UK business for N. Brown, Perry Elis, Orvis, Cremiuex (part of Dillard’s). Product handling casual trouser, formal trouser, jacket, vest coat and suit. ”.Taking care of annual turnover USD 15- 20 million• Business development with co-ordination of UK and US business teams.• Product portfolio based on the buyer product range and presented.• Working on Mood boards, development samples etc based on stories, color pallet shared by buyer.• Working closely on costing, budgeting and propose options to meet target cost.• Based on management direction get factory evaluated and set up the new customers following their system, SOP's, audits etc.• Managing team for handling existing buyer production orders from sampling to shipment and further payment follow up. Show less

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  Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd

  Dec 2020 - now

  Taking care of Decathlon sports business (Exports) with legendary sub brands Quechua (Nature Hike), Wed ’ze and Forclaz. Products like Men’s & women joggers, trousers, jackets and technical products like Ski trouser, padded jackets etc Taking care of annual turnover USD 22-25 million. Retail buyer with huge volumes, managing 03 million pcs annually.  New product development initiatives aligned with buyer and design team requirements. Ensuring to meet the prescribed deadlines.  Managing “Business Development” initiatives in coordination with Decathlon, India team, and directly with buyer in some cases.  Achieved competitive pricing strategies while optimizing costs to maintain healthy margins.  Prepared and executed seasonal budgets, delivering comprehensive reports to senior management.  Ensured consistent component flow with suppliers and collaborated closely with key stakeholders at Decathlon.  Coordinated centralized planning efforts to meet buyer delivery commitments, maintaining supply performance above 90%.  Actively participated in project reviews and monthly evaluation meetings to align with buyer expectations and ensure smooth execution. Recognized twice (2022& 2023) with awards for "Business Growth."  Supervised and motivated a team of 4 members. Strengthening team dynamics in a collaborative and high-performance work environment Show less

  • Senior Merchandising Manager

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Merchandising Team Manager

    Dec 2020 - Nov 2023