Rajat Gupta

Experience

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  Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd

  Jun 2004 - Feb 2009

  Senior Merchandiser

  Key Role Areas:● Follow up of the product from Proto to Final inspection stage as per customer requirements.● Product made as per the Tech Pack of the buyer + providing better alternative options.● Quoting costing for the product + suggestions to improve cost factor.● Communication with the buying agency and participation in all meetings.● Getting all the approval done from buying house as per specified T & A.● Coordinating with our South based factories at Bangalore by providing all relevant information required for production.● Managing outsourcing work.....which includes fabric printing, hand work, computer emb. Etc.● Handled team of 3 peoples and reporting directly to the DMM of our division.● Managing the key account of company - Kohl's - Brand Sonama through Li & Fung Buying Agency. Show less

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  Asmara Group

  Feb 2009 - Mar 2017

  Divisional Merchandise Manager

  Key Result Areas:● Responsible for Vendor Sourcing, Product Development, Sampling, Merchandising, Planning & Execution. ● Monitoring and growing customer base.● Monitoring and maintaining timelines of pre-production and production calendar.● Exploring new business opportunities for company by meeting customers in India and abroad.Highlights:• Successfully managed the business of USD$6.5mn for customers namely Tom Tailor, Roots Canada, Prana Living Inc, Celio, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gerry Weber, Bonita, Cleo, Reitmen’s, Garage, Dynamite and many more.• Product Categories handled at Asmara - Women's woven Casual and High Fashion Garments, Leather Garments and Fashion Accessories product categories - scarves, bags , belts, jewelry & small leather goods. Show less

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  Krishna Beads Industries (KBI)

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  Division Head

  Key Result Areas:• Maintaining smooth relations with customers /buying agencies and all the related departments for profitable product merchandising.• Interfacing with buyers to identify specifications for merchandise and offer prices/product accordingly.• Following up on samples/orders from time of their inquiry till their final delivery as per time & quality standards committed to them.• Implementing effective procurement schedules, ensuring specifications of the materials and establishing quality & quantity limits for effective inventory control.• Working in close coordination with the buyers during the whole process and also involved i/house in all steps be it sampling, material procurement, production planning, team meetings, various communications, documentation etc. till final dispatch of consignment.• Ensured timely start-up & smooth execution of order to meet the delivery schedule by identifying the right vendors for the right product mix & closely tracking the production planning process.• Budgeting and planning the growth plan for whole division.Highlights:• Successfully managing business of US$5mn.• Experienced in working with following Brands/Agencies/Liaison Offices:.o European Brands – El Corte Ingles, Varner Group, La Redoute, Full Beauty, Ellos, Varner Group Brands, Tom Tailor, Cecil, Carrefour, Zanier Group Brands, Zara, OVS Group Brands, La Halle, Zero, Cevimod, IKKS, Z Labels, Bijou Brigitte and many more.o UK Brands - Hush, Fat Face, New Look.o USA & Canada- Cracker Barrel, American Eagle, Stella & Dot, Talbots, Earth Bound & Trading, 5 Below, PCH, Venus, Roots Canada.o South American Buyers – Isadora, Toda Moda, Restoque , Lounge, Umbraleo Agencies – Triburg, KGS, LI & FUNG, Impulse, Flat World, TSS, Colveta, Tempe, Vouge Serv, Vivarte, Reva India, Taffels. Show less

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  Panoramic Sourcing

  Sept 2018 - now

  Co-Founder
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  CBM Ship

  Sept 2018 - now

  Business Partner