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( Planning , Merchandising & Buying ) Analytical professional with cross-functional competencies in all phases of professional tenure

Industry Preference: ( Retail – Apparel ) Location Preference: ( Bangalore )

P R O F I L E S U M M A R Y

• A result-oriented professional 3 years of experience in:

~ Planning & buying ~ Market Trend Analysis ~ Merchandising ~ Budgeting & Inventory Flow

• Currently associated with C S Tradelink • Experienced in monitoring the sales and stock cover, sourcing new merchandise and performing store operations. • Keen planner with skills in analysing MIS Data, Option Efficiency Tracking, Replenishment , Planning , Budgeting , Buying,

Merchandising . • Proficient in analysing the customer needs by analysing the market trends and accordingly Retail Buying • Proven strengths in problem solving, coordination and business analysis

O R G A N I S A T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

1. C S Tradelink ( Master Franchise levis ) , Kolkata

(Aug’13 - Present) Retail Planner & Merchandiser Key Result Areas: • Planning and selecting the range of products to sell in retail outlets as per the season. • Option Grading and Selection and Buy in Trade Show of Levis in accordance with Regional Merchant. • Monitoring the sales and stock cover against sale through Replenishment , Replacement with new Options. • Customer Demand (including price, quality and availability) Market Trends, Store Policies , SOPs and Financial Budgets • Undertaking analysis of the market trend and sales data in order to make right product mix for buying. • Keeping up-to-date with market trends and reacting to changes in demand accordingly for Store Operation. • Entrusted with the responsibilities of:

o Achieving Budget and Top Line. o Allocation and Replenishment. o Inter Store Stock Transfer. o Stock Planning & Control – On Basis of ST % , NOD Norms & Sales to Stock Ratio. o Plan and Implements promotional activities. o Budgeting & forecasting sales levels. o Coordinating with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand. o Stock Situational analysis and extend sales suggestions to sales staffs.

G R A D U A T I O N P R O J E C T

Organisation: Central Mall Gurgaon - Pantaloons India Ltd.

Project Title: A Study of Marketing Mix Offered by Central Gurgaon and Customers’ Behaviour

Period: Jan ’13 – May ’13

Key Learnings:

Gained practical knowledge in Corporate Marketing of Appreal Retail in Department Store Format.

Dealt with customers on a wide range thereby understanding their behaviour and requirements.

A C A D E M I C D E T A I L S

Masters in Fashion Management from NIFT, Patna in 2013

B.Com – Delhi University , 2007-10

12th – St. Dominic Savios High School , Patna in 2005-2007

10th – Eklavya Educatinal Complex , Patna in 2005

I T S K I L L S

MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint RMS

E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S

Organises several events and programs throughout the year 2012

Worked as sports co-ordinator for nift “SPECTRUM” and “CONVERGE” 2012

Silver medal in carrom at nift Kolkata “CONVERGE” 2012

Gold medal in carrom at nift Patna “SPECTRUM” 2012

Bronze medal in Badminton at district level in the year 2010

Silver medal in Carrom at district level in the year 2010

P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S

Date of Birth: 28th January , 1990 Languages Known: English & Hindi

DECLARATION:

I hereby declare that the above said information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Ashish Kumar Date :- 25th Nov, 2016