RAJESH KUMAR.

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Mail ID– rajeshkumar.mani11@gmail.com
Mobile – 7904578573
9/11 Muthu nagar 2nd Ex,
Kongu main road, Tiruppur 641 607

A detail-oriented apparel Product developer and Merchandiser with 13+ years of experience in
bringing creative concepts to life through the entire product development lifecycle. Adept at
translating design visions into tangible and marketable garments, combining technical expertise with
an understanding of fashion trends and consumer preferences. Committed to innovation, efficiency,
and delivering high-quality products that align with brand identity and exceed customer expectations.

Experience
Skill
09/2022 to 07/2024  Results-oriented
Sr. Merchandiser +  Positive attitude and
PD head – Dollar leadership quality.
Apparels.  Ability to handle the team
under difficult situations.
 Developing detailed technical specifications, including  Give moral support to
patternmaking, grading, and construction details, management & superiors.
ensuring designs are production-ready.
 Ability to motivate staff
 Establishing and maintaining quality standards for all and maintain good
apparel products. relations.
 Understood the customer needs and requirements, and  Problem-Solving.
developed an effective sourcing strategy.  Product knowledge.
 Responsible for all communications for the handle  Competitor analysis.
accounts through Emails & phone call on a daily basis
with all the Clients.
 Managing all samples & getting all required approvals Education
within the target dates.
 Managed the end-to-end product development process, Bachelor of Business
Ensuring seamless coordination between design, Administration: Fashion Apparel
development, and production teams avoid styling problems.. Merchandising - (2007-2010)
 Monitored bulk team order tracking activities to meet Technical Institute, NIFT - TEA
quantity, quality, order specification, and delivery date
Requirements.
Area of Interest
 Need to analysis market trend and new innovative
concept & Products.  Product Development.
 Senior Merchandiser.
 Buying & Sourcing.
CLIENTS HANDLED – US Polo Men’s and kids, La Martina, Cult
Sports.
Experience
Hobbies
02/2013 to 08/2022
Sr. Merchandiser Playing chess - great
Balu Export, way
Tiruppur
 Responsible for FOB pricing of garments / Cost
Negotiations & confirming delivery dates. Responsible of
sourcing fabrics and all other materials for the complete Football - Improve brain
order. health and ability to do
everyday activities, develop
 Responsible for all communications for the handle
self-discipline, teamwork,
accounts through Emails & phone call on a daily basis
leadership, and
With all the Clients
interpersonal skills.
 Responsible for Monitoring and maintaining the critical
path.
 Managing all samples & getting all required approvals Personal Information
within the target dates.
 Responsible for all the approvals related to Garment
styling, Lab Dips, Fit, Print quality and final PP SAMPLE Marital Status – Married
approval
 Processing orders independently from development till
shipment. Regular Interacting with the buyers directly
Gender – Male
for any clarifications.
 Complete order follow up from sourcing to packing as Nationality – Indian
garment to delivery. Blood Group – B+
 Preparing internal order sheets and raising 'BOM'
required for the order as per the P.O. sheet. Attending
Buyer and internal meetings.
 Correspondence & coordinating with clients on a day-to-
day basis in regards of sampling and production.

CLIENTS HANDLED – US Polo, Nautica, Arrow, Aeropostale, Ed

Experience
07/2010 to 01/2013
Merchandiser plus QA Leelma Buying house, Tiruppur.
 Responsible for procuring PURCHASE ORDER (P.0.)SHEETS
from the Buyer.
 Responsible for all the approvals related to start the
production Fit Sample & Size Set & Shipment Sample &
Print & Embroidery & Trims.
 Responsible for on time production start & client
requested quality on production.
 Time to deliver the trims to supplier.
 Process flow updating on senior & factory’s weekly basis
& daily basis on mail and Phone call.

CLIENTS HANDLED – Hello Kitty, Sitka,