Ridhi Jain

Experience

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  Road Ahead Technology India Pvt. Ltd

  May 2009 - Oct 2009

  Software Engineer

  Designed and developed various applications. o Involved in a small application for Daily

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  SPL

  May 2010 - Jun 2010

  Internship

  Researched on workflow of various departments leading to the development ofQuality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures for Cutting, Sewing andFinishing Departments at SPL Faridabad in MFTech II sem, 2010.Reduced defect rate upto 35% due to Quality manual.Helped in improving efficiency by 70% by defining SOPs.Duration: 8 weeks

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  ITC Limited

  Nov 2010 - Nov 2010

  Interns

  Analyzed anthropometric details of Indian Women Couture and ensured thesatisfaction of Women customer of Wills Lifestyle at ITC WILLS Lifestyle,Gurgaon in MFTech I sem, 2009.Duration: 15 days

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  SSAL (Raymond Limited )

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Degree Project

  Researched on Made to Measure Retail shops of Raymond all over the world which leads to the development of the Web Based Retail Application of Made To Measure Retail Shops at Raymond Ltd, Bangalore in MFTech IV sem, 2011.•Got the Best Project Award Year 2011 at Silver Spark Apparel Pvt Ltd (a factory unit of Raymond).•Helped in online order booking, customer profiling, quick response, reduction of lead time etc.Duration- 6 months

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  Italian export house

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

  IT & Merchandising Manager

  worked as a FulcrumEffective Communication with the Italian Buying Houses and Buyers.Evolved the Information Systems and Technology in the Company.Export Import Management.Controlled all the merchandisers and production supervisors.Organized the International Leather & Accessory Event “Expo Riva Schuh Inida 2011” in Pragati Maidan 27 th July – 29th July,2011.Responsible for planning & managing all the merchandising activities of specific brands.Set goals in the beginning of each season in terms of business development, KPI’s etc Build capacity and develop suppliers for new products. Kept track of the deadlines for each stage of product development. Worked with Quality assurance team for giving 100%.Worked with Product Developer and R&D team for new fabrics, trims etc.Designed the T&A plan for the received orders, follow up on critical deadlines, and give additional support to supplier if necessary to maintain the 100% on time delivery. Analysed price index, leadtime index, Quality and COC failures every month. Understand the root causes and take necessary actions for improvementsHandled effectively all MIS works.Taking Dictation, Drafting, self correspondence & follow-upsFiling and complete file managementsHandled E-mails Faxes for MD / Chairman. Show less

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  Jabong

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Senior Buyer ( Accessories )

  Buying: Sourcing from manufacturing giants-Travelling and sourcing product at the best possible price and conceptualize product presentation and packaging look. •Product: Close involvement on the Artworks with the Photoshoot Dept. and understanding color palettes/designs. Along with going for Market surveys on the new products and then implementing in the Range accordingly. •Merchandise Operations Management, Sell Thru Analysis and Replenishment planning: •Retail marketing /presentations: Work closely with the Marketing Department to aid and assist in creating hard-hitting, factual merchandise presentation in all forms of media. •Price Management and Markdown Planning: Review and analyze selling and inventory reports by article number to determine items which contribute to satisfactory stock turn; also understand markdowns for slow selling items.•Inventory control & Management for all the brands through OTB analysis. •Vendor Management and Development: Sourcing, development and constant negotiations are key work areas here. Also timely merchandise supplies, defects management and constant feedback to develop and grow. Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products. Show less

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  Istituto di Moda Burgo

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  Senior Faculty
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  Pearl n Curio

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2021

  Founder

  A Fashion line, #pearlncuriodesignerwear

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  National Testing Agency

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2024

  Confidential Projects @ National Testing Agency
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  JECRC University

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  Visting Professor

  Retail Management, Professional Practices and Management, e- Commerce, Apparel Merchandise Management, Degree Projects

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  Jaipur Rugs

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Driving Growth |Regional Sales Head
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  Pearlncurio

  Dec 2022 - now

  Global Sourcing Specialist

  Committed to ethical Sourcing of -ApparelsHome linensRugsJaipur Hand Block PrintsLuxury Home Decor Lights & Promotional goods