Megha Kaushik . Retail/Apparel

merchandiser

Phone nr.: 919999805213 / Email: meghaindukaushik@gmail.com / D.O.B: 08/06/1989

Profile

As an extremely organized individual with a keen ability to be detail oriented, A capable Merchandiser with 2

years of experience in production and purchasing. Well versed in forecasting process and determining

accurate inventory needs to optimize sales. Enthusiastic to get a similar position in order to put the best efforts

to achieve the desired results.

Career Objective: My goal is to bring the latest fashion trends to the clients and entertainment industry to

contribute to the expansion of the fashion industry in the global market. My keen taste for fashion and strong

knowledge in marketing strategies and techniques will be very helpful in meeting this objective.

Education2007 - 2010

School1: Bachelor Degree in Fashion designing and technology Amity school of fashion designing and technology, NOIDA (Score:8.11 C.G.P.A)

2010 - 2012

School2: Post graduation & Masters in fashion merchandising and retail management (PGDRM & MSCFMRM)FDDI, NOIDA (Score: 70%)

ExperienceCompany 1 2011

Visual merchandising and retail operations internship 1st June to 31st July, 2011 Debenhams, Gurgaon.

Company 27/7/2012 – Till date.

Fashion Merchandiser in Grasim Bhiwani Textiles limited.Aditya Birla Retail Group ltd, Current CTC: 4.10 lacs(INR) & Notice period: 15 days.

SkillsInformative skills & Communicative skills

Fluent in English – additional language(Spanish) , communication skills both verbally and written.

Very updated with the latest fashion fads Ability to spot and develop trends Clear understanding for systems management. Good at negotiating with vendors and manufacturers

Good at coordinating consistent flow of information among integral departments and significantOutside resources like vendors, manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

Merchandising skills Background in men’s wear. Cost analysis Commercial mindset Consistent inventory regulation and status analysis. Line presentation in terms of photo shoot, product shoot and cataloging. SKU wise sales vs. goods return analysis Style analysis. OTB planning Have high numerical and analytical strengths. Developing braded trims, accessories and packaging materials Developing garment and swatch catalogs

IT skills

Good excel , word and power point Retail software & SAP Coral draw Photoshop Adobe illustrator

KRAMerchandising / Planning

Analytical.  Team work.  Decision making Look into the past to predict the future Understanding of the target demographic Understand Brand image Knowledge of current and future trends Awareness of Competitors Communicate with Design & Development teams to build strong and profitable

collections Identify bestsellers and seasonal requirements based on pyramid structure Create full, detailed Rangeplans in line with Corporate targets, Divisions vision

and sales history based on pyramid structure Accessories and trims development Costing analysis Documenting range planning that includes season wise swatch files and trim

cards. Negotiation with vendors for raw materials, trims and CMP. Assigning SKUs and MRPs to each and every style as per the direction of

production head. Assisting decisions on cut ratios and fits.

Product Sampling approvals from proto samples to the pre production samples. Documenting range planning that includes season wise swatch files and trim

cards. Negotiation with vendors for raw materials, trims and CMP. Assigning SKUs and MRPs to each and every style as per the direction of

production head. Providing measurement sheets and specs as per the quality dept. and

designing dept. Ordering raw materials and required trims as directed by production head. Confirming deliveries. Preparing LE for each month. Preparing purchase orders Advising and assisting production. Advising quality department about quality levels Productions follow ups for status at each stage. Following shipments. Following up warehouse stock status

Merchandise Assortment Assorting SKUs to direct retailers and distributors. Analyze optimum flow between Pre and Main seasons Analyze past seasons.  Good and bad.  Missed opportunities Study trends with Sales Support and Design for current and future seasons Be aware of Competitors structure, price points, offer and locations Assign forecasts per style and option at an early stage of the process Assign retail prices per style at an early stage of the process Create optimum sample matrix Actively prepare and participate in product meetings Actively prepare and participate in Adoption Meetings Actively prepare and participate in Line openings Coordination of Commercial Review meetings

Actively prepare and participate in after-sales evaluation meetings together with Sales Support

Create and maintain seasonal workflow calendars.