Harpreet Mankoo

Experience

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  TEXANLAB

  Nov 2001 - Jan 2002

  Intern

  Worked as an intern for Texanlab – Performing basic fabric analysis and quality with various testing methods.

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  Mascot International

  Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

  Junior Product Coordinator

  Co-ordination with the buyers and buying house for effective execution of the orders/New sampling/In-house factory co-ordination.

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  Supreme Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd.

  Jan 2004 - May 2005

  Product and Logistics Coordinator

  Execution of orders/Co-ordination with the Buyers, Buying Agents, Clearing and forwarding agents.

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  Eden Agencies

  Jul 2005 - Dec 2006

  Production Specialist & Merchandiser

  Handling foreign buyers/New inquires, sampling and order execution/Knowledge of Export Documentation, Invoices and Packing list.

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  Kanchi Designs - India

  Dec 2006 - Jan 2010

  Head Merchandiser & Sourcing Specialist

  - Handling hotel and institutional sales - Mood boards- Dealing and Interacting with the various Project Management Consultants, Housekeeping, Purchase and Design teams of the hotels for refurbishment projects- Client relationship management and upselling.

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  Dicitex Furnishings Ltd

  Feb 2010 - Apr 2012

  Product Development Coordinator and Merchandiser

  - Execution of orders from sampling to shipment.- Factory co-ordination (sampling to deliveries)- Planning and implementation of product launch/Photo shoots.

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  Solino Home Private Limited

  Nov 2016 - Oct 2018

  Lead Product Developer and Category Manager

  • Successfully designed, developed, and catalogued the first product listing (150 SKUs / 10 colors each) worth $75,000 and thereafter to be fulfilled for Amazon USA.• Lab testing, technical designing, care label writing and regulations as per world’s standards, content writing, pricing, quality check, branding, and packaging of the products involved in R&D teams.• Analyzed data to determine market trends and consumer needs.• Conducted and directed the product photography and lifestyle images as per Amazon's specific image guidelines, ensuring all items are correctly listed.• Efficiently monitored finished goods, placed purchase orders, and implemented FIFO/LIFO methods for maintaining optimal inventory levels, reducing waste, and ensured that customers receive products with good shelf life and quality. Show less

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  Purple Patch Studio

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2021

  Product development & Procurement Specialist

  • Developed a comprehensive quarterly sales strategy for Beddings, Duvets, and Cushions and successfully implemented the strategy that included Product Portfolio Enhancement, Customer segmentation, Inventory Management and hiring sales staff, resulting in a remarkable 25% sales growth in the first year.• Manage to prepare and archive paperwork weekly and maintain a MIS for order execution, inventory and sales resulting in smooth execution of the merchandise and sales orders. • Spearheaded the visual merchandising efforts, ensuring the store consistently maintained impeccable showroom standards that enhanced the overall shopping experience for customers.• Strategically planned and executed pricing and credit-related policies to effectively engage and manage relationships with vendors. Show less

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  The Dufresne Group

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2022

  Product Specialist - Ashley Homestore

  • Provide product knowledge, features and benefits to help inform our guests’ purchase decisions by engaging with them.• Meet or exceed sales and productivity goals.• Ensure stock availability when making a sale. Enter sales orders accurately and take payments.• Manage open orders and delivery timelines.• Develop and maintain a prospect database system including outbound calls, appointments, and walk-in traffic through CXM to be able deliver a true cross-channel customer experience. Routing calls during customer service.• Maintain knowledge of competitor pricing, programs, products, and service.• Constantly improve your product knowledge and sales skills for growth opportunities and achieving standard KPIs. Show less

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  Beta College of Business & Technology

  Sept 2023 - now

  Instructor - Business and Supply Chain Management