Renuka K.

Experience

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  Dimple Creation Pvt Ltd

  May 2006 - Dec 2006

  Asst merchandiser (Trainee)

  A reputed export house dealing with reputed buyers like AMICHI, MANGO, O.B.S, AQUA KILLERa) Sampling: - Follow –ups in sampling dept for making sales sample /proto samples.b) Preparing T & A plan for each buyer.c) Completely responsible for productivity targets.d) Ensuring compliance of quality parameters during each & every stage of production through AQL systems.e) Working on production planning & implementation.f) Organizing the initial, mid, final inspections for each style for the QA of Buying houses.g) Handled Buyer’s Complaints, if any, and take necessary corrective actions.h) Completely Responsible for Time delivery of Goods. Show less

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  RGC INDUSTRIES LIMITED

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

  Merchandiser

  Joined as ASST MERCHANDISER to RGC INDUSTRIES LTD , An Export house dealing with reputed buyers like TONALA, STEPHANIE, TAHA, SHOP N SAVE, JASKO, FLOYD’S, PLATINUM, VINTRO, SPLASH, TOKMANI- OY, ENJOY, AUSTRAL, SARAJANE, PERLINA, CALAO, ETHIC, ADOLOFO, C.K TANG, WAM, JOTA, THROTTLEMAN, SHANA,. All types of cotton fabric, ggt, silk, taffeta, chiffon, organza, net, organdy, cotton velvet, wool jacquard, corduroy, denim, felt,Cdc crepe and dobby. I have worked on Top, dress, skirts, jackets, shirts, scarves, trousers, party wear, kids wear, ladies jeans, tunic, hat.a) Product development: - Arranging protosamples and sales samples for the Buyers approvals. Doing this in documented detailed and a timely calendar bound manner.b) Costing: - Costing to be done for each style. Taking the costing for the same style from a range of suppliers and arranging the meetings for the Buyers with the right suppliers producing at right price.c) Vendor management: - Identifying a range of suppliers capable of producing at the right price as per the required, International standards. Identifying new vendors and factories.d) Merchandising Follow ups: - Responsible for strong follow ups with the buyers and interdepartments, T&A plans new developments, timely approvals and proper flow of information.e) Bridging communication gap: - Bridging Communication gap between various departments to sort out the various issue in order to keep the delivery dates and to avoid the major problems/hurdles at the last stage.f) Buyer’s Requirement: - Meeting with Buyers and understanding their requirement.g) Production follow ups: - Preparing weekly production status chart of each buyer and the same send to buyer. Follow up of production status, stage wise.h) Delivery planning: - Discuss the production planning with the factory. Developing of production plan ,organizing and controlling resources to meet targets. Show less

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  Kottage India

  Mar 2008 - Aug 2011

  Senior Merchandiser

  ) Design: - Taking inspiration & reviewing international trends of the benchmarked brands and connecting design & trends with the category requirements.b) Market Trends: - Market Survey to identify the Target Customer, Customer requirements and servicing them with wide range of products required.d) Range planning and Product development: - Responsible for range planning and product development with the help of analyzing the Design trend, sales data, feedback from Stores and Retail strategies.e) Planning: - analyzing on the sales data for the last season and planning for the coming season with implementing all the learning.f) Vendor improvement: - Analyzing and Making a chart on regularly basis containing strengths and weakness for each vendor and working and improving on such constraints which are affecting vendor’s efficiency and results in our poor efficiency/STR. Negotiating with the vendor on the product cost and payment terms .i) Order bookings: - After finalizing the range for each category, placing the orders to vendors as per Vendor strength and weaknesses. Show less

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  Uniworth Limited

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2014

  Assistant Marketing Manager

  a) Planning: - analyzing on the sales data for the last season and planning for the coming season with implementing all the leanings. b) Vendor improvement: - Analyzing and Making a chart on regularly basis containing strengths and weakness for each vendor and working and improving on such constraints which are affecting vendor’s efficiency and results in our poor efficiency/STR. Negotiating with the vendor on the product cost and payment terms.c) Order bookings: - After finalizing the range for each category, placing the orders to vendors as per Vendor strength and weaknesses.d) Dispatch monitoring, Debtors sheet updating.e) Out standing Status- Making o/s report & o/s status of customer. Show less

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  Brand Concepts Ltd

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2017

  Deputy Manager

  a) Worked in a Team Responsible for Planning and monitoring top line sales and bottom line margins, OTB planning, EOSS Planning, Product Assortment Planning & MRP Decisions. b) Driving top line sales and achieving bottom line targets for the brand .c) Product selection and range planning based on pre-specified criteria like estimated cost workings , brand perception and upcoming fashion trends .d) Trend Analysis for product Launch , Competitor Analysis , Sale through and Sales Analysis Post Launch, Product Allocation based on Sales trends and demand .e) Regular Store visits to review and understand key trends and issues with the brand .f) Vendor relationship , worked closely with manufacturing factories , Marketing Team , Design and Operation Team , Sales Team for a smooth , consistent process flow of critical information .g) Worked for Buyers like – Shoppers stop, Lifestyle, Pepe Jeans London, Spykar Jeans, Rocky S , Back To School Bags, Provogue, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin klein.h) Handled Design approval , sampling , costings , production and timely shipment delivery for Domestic Market .i) Responsible for random QC of bulk shipments before dispatching it to Buyers .j) Developing design strategies to utilize Scrap items .k) Maintaining record of stock inventories and developing design based on that and presenting it to Buyers . Show less

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  Baggit India Private Limited

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  Category Manager
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  Sterling Meta Plast India Pvt. Ltd.

  Mar 2020 - Feb 2022

  Buying and Sourcing Manager

  Taking care of Buying and Sourcing, Sales analysis, forecasting, and Key Account Manager.