Wish to work in a well-reputed organization in the field of Marketing and merchandising where the goal should be crystal clear, and everyone does have an equal chance of development, and where I can utilize my knowledge and various skills in contribution towards fulfilling the company’s growth and objectives.
Brand lead for Scotch & Soda.
Working with the following Buyers
o PEPE JEANS (EU Market)
o SCOTCH & SODA (EU & US Market)
o BOARDRIDER GROUP (DC SHOES, ROXY, QUIKSILVER, BILLABONG, RVCA, ELEMENT) (EU+US Market)
o THE STING (DE KOOP MAN, ANTI BLUE, COTTON CLUB, REVELATION) (EU Market)
o FASHION NOVA (US Market)
o FOREVER 21 (US Market)
o CENTRIC BRAND (Buffalo, Hudson, Joes) (US Market)
o TEDDY SMITH (EU Market)- Under development
o OTHERS
Job Responsibilities:
o Looking after all development and pre-production activities, I always keep my focus on effective planning and strong professional bonding with my surroundings.
o Customer communication from new inquiries to PO issuance.
o Working on garment costing from the inquiry stage to the order confirmation.
o Developing the samples according to buyer taste and providing fabric proposals within the cost range.
o Leading the complete sampling process (Proto, FLA, SMS, Size Set, PPS, TOP).
o After order confirmation get the samples approved according to the set protocols of the buyer.
o Bulk Fabric booking, trims follow up with Procurement, order planning & managing Pre-production activities & lead time.
o Internal shade band approvals before bulk washing and production follow-up.
Special Project:
Leading the Working with MTM internal design teams.
o MTM US Design Team
o MTM EU Design Team
Responsibilities:
o Collaborated with designers and PD departments on the creation of competitive concept proposals.
o Go through the denim fashion trend book and make products accordingly.
o Creates a prototype of a new product to iron out flaws in the final design.
o Gathers the raw materials necessary to build or create the product being developed.
o Performs research to determine the best way to produce a particular item production friendly.
o Prepares a cost analysis on the development of a new product.
o Creating products that fill a niche in the market or allow their clients to remain competitive.
Key Benefits/Achievement:
o Getting good technical knowledge about products, denim fabrics, and washes.
o To Onboard Pepe Jeans, Scotch & Soda, Boardrider and Centric Brand (Buffalo, Hudson, Joe’s)
o All Customer communication from new inquiries to PO issuance.
o Working with different customers to onboard them with the MTM Platform
o Working on garment costing from the inquiry stage to order confirmation.
o Responsible for the complete sampling process (Proto, FLA, SMS, Size Set, PPS, TOP).
o Preparing SMS invoicing, packing lists, and booking.
o After order confirmation get the samples approved according to the set protocols of the buyer.
o Rotated in all departments of industry including cutting, stitching, washing, and finishing departments. regarding productivity and quality.
o Working with design teams and following up on all developments which are shared by designers.
o Get technical training in the PD department as well as in the washing department.
o Internal and external communication.
o Sampling follow-up.
o Accessories and trims follow-up.
o Advising and assisting the production team with sample approvals.