MANISH ANAND
Bachelor of Fashion Technology- Apparel Manufacturing & Information
Technology, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Bangalore
Graduation: May 2008
Email id: *****************@*****.***
Phone no: +91-997*******
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To be associated with a reputed Apparel Retail firm, handling core areas in Buying,
Merchandising whereby I can use my professional skills in enabling the organization to
achieve its targets as well as my professional goals.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Currently working as Marketing Lead for PRETCASTLE, (www.pretcastle.com)A Design
studio and an online fashion retail portal for Designer Label -Aight. October- 11’- To
Present.
Business development for the brand.
Handling the buying and merchandising for the brand.
Planning and monitoring of customers’ orders.
Worked as Merchandiser – Ladies Specialty Division (LSD) specifically for Hennes &
Mauritz (HNM) at SHAHI EXPORTS PVT LTD. July -11 to September 11’.
Job Profile:
Analyzing the Tech pack of the Styles and proceeding with sampling as per
requirements.
Trims & fabric booking to supplier for each style.
Formulating a TNA Calendar for each Style and rigorously following up to meet
the deadlines allotted.
Monitoring & controlling of pre-production activities.
Ensuring all approvals required for starting Bulk Production is met.
Communicating to the Buyer on regular basis with all merchandising &
production updates.
Ensuring Testing parameters are met as per Buyers Requirements.
Co-coordinating with Shipping & logistics to ensure that bookings are made
timely and shipment moves hassle free.
Worked as a Senior Merchant at Orient clothing Co.Pvt Ltd.
Duration: May2009- May-2011
Buyer profile: Calvin Klein Jeans, Armani Exchange, Boden, GAP
Job Profile – Merchandising Perspective.
Style Costing and price negotiations with Buyer.
Analyzing the Tech pack of the Styles and proceeding with sampling as per
requirements.
Trims & fabric booking to supplier for each style.
Formulating a TNA Calendar for each Style and rigorously following up to meet
the deadlines allotted.
Monitoring & controlling of pre-production activities.
Conducting PPM of each style with the factory.
Follow up with the fabric & Purchase teams regarding the materials ETA.
Ensuring all approvals required for starting Bulk Production is met.
Communicating to the Buyer on regular basis with all merchandising &
production updates.
Ensuring Testing parameters are met as per Buyers Requirements.
Co-coordinating with Shipping & logistics to ensure that bookings are made
timely and shipment moves hassle free.
Job Profile (Planning Perspective)
Factory Capacity Booking & Style allocation to factories as per their strengths etc.
Cross Checking & approving that Production and Quality files fulfill all
parameters required for the smooth production of styles.
Ensuring that the TNA‘s are being followed for better control.
Assigning factory’s Business targets and overall targets of the organization.
Proper communication with the Merchants and the factory and closing all the
issues related to specific style on time avoiding last minute hassles.
Follow up of all process approvals & ensuring smooth flow of the styles in each
process.
Managing and Conducting Internal Pre-production Meetings for every style.
Ensuring that Proper materials are available to production on time.
Analyzing Production reports so as to keep track of daily targets.
Informing Top management on critical issues thereby getting timely decisions.
Analyzing daily Fob & CMP reports of each factory thereby keeping control of the
assigned monetary targets.
Ensuring Timely trims and fabric bookings, maintaining proper co- ordination
with team for meeting the planned PCD’s.
Execution & control of the Plan to meet Organizations’ targets.
SPECIAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN:
Merchant Monthly Incentive plan software generation.
Facility Design of factory for Effective capacity Utilization.
Manufacturing process set up and audit for new plant.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
All projects were successfully implemented and recognition from Top Management.
Worked as Management Trainee in Apparel Production Planning with the Epic
Group, Dhaka, Bangladesh. (June-2008- March-2009)
Understanding of the bulk manufacturing processes involved for bottoms.
Exposure of department’s roles and responsibilities.
Analyzing and preparing factory production plan of styles books based on various
aspects of production parameters.
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN:
Studying the cause of Overlock thread breakage of bottom and suggesting real
time solutions for implementation.
Studying & analyzing the cause of Bubble formation in waistband of bottoms and
suggesting solutions for fool-proof implementation.
Analysis of monthly manufacturing waste in monetary terms and suggesting
methods to cut short /minimize them.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
All three projects were successfully implemented.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
National Institute Of Fashion Technology (NIFT)- Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production), 2004-08.
DAV Public School, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand. India
10 +2, CBSE, 2002
Goethals Memorial School, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
10th, ICSE, 2000
INTERNSHIPS
Textile Internship – Duration 1 month (May 2006 – June 2006)
Soma Textiles,Ahmedabad, India
Understanding of the manufacturing processes involved for the development of fabric
from fiber stage.
Garment Internship – Duration 2 months (May 2007 – July 2007)
K Mohan Exports pvt ltd, Hongasandra unit, Bangalore
Performed a detailed study on each process involved in the manufacture of trousers.
Study undertaken
Capacity Planning of Cutting Room.
Reduction in the Capacity-Performance gap of the operators thus improving the
overall efficiency.
Method Improvisation and Material flow study
Review of Quality Systems.
Detailed analysis of the quality procedures being followed was done thereby
assessing areas for efficient monitoring and control.
Developed a Quality manual for the factory.
GRADUATION PROJECT: Duration (Feb – May 2008)
Investigating “Training needs of Apparel Manufacturing Industries”
OTHER PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
Reliance Retail, Bangalore, Duration : 2 months
Assisted the Senior Associate of Kidswear in Product development and
Technical Design.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Apparel Retail Planning,Merchandising & Buying
MAJOR STRENGTHS
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent team facilitation/leadership skills.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to support assumptions of
final analysis.
Proficiency with key PC software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Ability to Do All things well!
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Reading inspiring stories, Painting, Listening to music, Singing, Learning new
Creative activities and acquiring knowledge on various subjects.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Unmarried
Date of Birth : 27th Feb ‘84
Nationality : Indian
Current Location : New Delhi, India
Passport Status : Available
Present Address : House# 5/9 Ground Floor
Near Gurudwara
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi-110017