Kiran Bhadula

Experience

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  J. B. R. EXPORTS

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2008

  Sr. Merchandiser

  • Developing products as per buyer requirements.• Handling Costing, Shipment planning, Execution Timely delivery etc.• Regularly updating the buyer about production status & seeking approvals for various styles.• Ensuring product development & objective based sampling as per buyer’s specifications.• Coordinating with production department & updating them about various approvals received from buyer to ensure timely delivery.• Fit sample, PP szset , Gold Seal and PS sampling.• Developing a detailed time & action plan, & regularly monitoring the same through weekly status.• Coordinating with quality assurance team to ensure timely & routine inspection at different stages of production.• Negotiable & follow up with fabric & accessories supplier Show less

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  Scorpio India Pvt. Ltd.

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2015

  Sr. Merchandiser

  • Working on buyer’s objective and developments, follow up with the vendor on competitive price, fabric information and sample status• Update buyers with the development recaps, photo sample & fit sample status etc.• Upon placement of order working with QA & the vendor for Pre-production meeting and communication with the buyer on technical problems and assessment of problem pertaining to a particular style• Planning implementation and monitoring the process at various stages of production based on the T&A discussed with QA.• Follow up and set up dates for Lab dip /desk loom/Print strike off submission review with original; provide guidelines/corrections to the vendor simultaneously mark records on submission to the buyer for approval.• Coordination with vendor/QA on Lab test result of bulk fabric. • Daily basis communication/update vendor / buyers follow up clarification requirements.• Working with the QA & vendor on rejected fit samples, checking on reasons for rejection & work with the vendor for timely resubmission of fits.• Prepare fortnightly a recap of submission photo sample, fit bulk submission of lots, trims P.P. sample, Top sample.• Prepare critical analysis covering all aspect of a product which is not meeting the planned dates or delays in order to take corrective steps from top management. Show less

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  Asmara Group

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2018

  Head Of Product Development ( TOM TAILOR & LOOMTREE )

  • The key responsibility was to develop the designs given by Buyer in tech pack format and get the final cost approved by Buyer.• Securing the best deals in terms of price, planning, quality, compliance, sustainability.• Negotiate for a win-win arrangement for buyer + supplier.• Product development keeping fashion trends and end consumers in mind.• Supporting designers to create latest collections.• Ensuring to arrange the entire accessories, fabric, trims needed for the final orders.• Getting PP and FPT/GPT approved by Buyer and quality team.• Giving go ahead to my production team.• Planning for factory visits during production time to ensure that the bulk is on the track and with required quality.• Coordination with other production offices to secure the best outcome with good quality.• Vendor base development and management for their constant improvement.• Study and analyse against past/ reference prices and build internal prices as a benchmark.• Coordination with cross functional teams to get the best product. • Product feasibility and risk analysis. • Review lead time grids and think innovatively to reduce the same.• Strategize, book capacities for right products with right vendors and give timely feedbacks• New fabrics, washes, fit, pattern development through teamwork.• Cross functional team management like technical, quality, fabric, planning, CAM, COC etc. Show less

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  Triburg

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  Sr. Merchandiser ( LOFT & LOS WOVEN TOP )

  Responsibilities:• Responsible for Product development, Order booking & execution.• CFT with RM team on new/ existing fabrics and responsible to complete fabric recipe and ordering SY• FIS review and closure on fabric/testing related issues.• SMPO ordering and invoice management• Responsible to send LR / 1st fit and MAPR samples on time • Closure on development testing• Work/update on generic TNA in a google doc and final T&A update after adoption• Cost closure and monitoring cost update in MSC• Handshake mail with the mill on ex-mill and quality call out closure• After adoption work on order execution activities and close facilities• AO release in MSC as per closed cost and quantity.• Allocation updates and sign off with OPS in view of capacity• Follow through on any cost-related changes/quantity impacts• Monitoring TMS update on all confirmed orders• Google dox update for PD sampling • Line review with Triburg QA/OPS/Tech and vendor • Involved in Cost calculation and evaluation, Fabric Sourcing, Factory selection, Factory auditing.• Planning, distribution of workflow for the team.• Coordination with Customers day to day basis.• Follow up with vendors on all details and timelines.• Monitoring product quality to make sure to meet standards• To analyze specifications and required directions• To Provide information reports and production planning to senior management• Maintain and update product information to the supplier as well as to update to customer• Assist in merchandise pricing and sales promotion activities to meet business goals.• Communicate with vendors and counterparts for factory sourcing, capacity planning, order allocation, and costing analysis.• Educate staff and vendors on the company’s procedures and compliance. Show less

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  Triburg

  Apr 2022 - now

  Sr. Merchandiser - Product Development

  Collaboration with design team and develop product using a combination of current trends, best sellers, proven product knowledge & retail team feedback. Identify new trends that are commercial and relevant to the customer through overseas competitive analysis and local market awareness. • Ensure all categories have innovation, and look at the market place • Constantly analyze the trends in the global market • Brief design on key shapes, fabrics, and prints etc • Act commercially through the PD process• Work closely with the production team and garment tech throughout all stages of bulk, including weekly fittings, style approvals and fabric confirmations to ensure accurate and on-time delivery. • Proactively coordinate and maintain critical path timelines, from conception to pre-production samples. Ensure samples developed are delivered on time, achieving the target margin whilst keeping sampling costs to a minimum under tight deadlines.• Work closely with all departments to ensure all key dates are met with the product • Negotiate prices with suppliers on development product and achieve target margin in each category. • Maintain supplier relationships and identify new suppliers to maximize margins and help facilitate growth for the brand. Show less

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  Miniklub Retail Private Limited

  Nov 2023 - now

  Sourcing Manager