apparel production coordinator / buyer

RENU PANDEY **** Codlin Ave, Mississauga, ON, L*T 2M4

http://www.pinterest.com/renupandey2005/ http://ca.linkedin.com/in/renupandey **************@*****.***, Cell: 647-***-****, 647-***-****

OBJECTIVE: APPAREL BUYER MERCHANDISER/ PRODUCT development coordinator / pre-production coordinator / administrative officer

Pepe-Jeans * Roca-wear * DKNY * Hang-ten * Nordstrom *Columbia * Carters Inc * Star-Ride * Diesel * Wal-Mart * Tommy jeans * Tommy Hilfiger * Aeropostal

SUMMARY

More than 10 years of professional experience in Apparel Merchandising/ Design in production/manufacturing unit

Extensive experience in handling all merchandise and sampling jobs of Men’s, Women’s and Kids wear of different buyers account independently such as: proto type, Salesman, fit approval, size set, Pre-Production samples, Approval of Lab Dips, Shade Bands, Bulk Fabric, Trims, Accessories

Product development, size specification, Innovative,creative, brand awareness and basic understanding of garment construction

Expert in garment styling, fashion marketing, production merchandising, visual merchandising

Good knowledge of textiles – woven fabric, knits, dyed, printed, embroidered clothing with certificate in Fashion Design and a Masters in Arts

Strong fashion and colour sense with the ability to create and adapt designs to change market

Good eye for detail and excellent knowledge about fabrics trims and fashion materials

Skilled in vendor, customer relations, negotiation and coordination

Good Organizational, planning, monitoring and time management skills to meet immediate and long term deadlines and flexible schedule

Excellent leadership/team player, negotiating and problem solving skills with ability to deal with diverse clientele and staff and ability to work under pressure

Good communication and interpersonal skills and fluent in English and Hindi

Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, QuickBooks online Accounting, ADP Payroll software pay@work.

Trucking request, Bill of Lading, Request for quote, purchasing, receiving, inspection, shipping, accounts payable, creating invoice for customer, checking mail and clearing supplier/vendor’s invoice on daily basis.

Updating project binders to maintain production records project wise.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Admin Assistant & Production coordinator: Master Manufacturing Inc-Mississauga, ON. July 2014 till now

Handling ADP payroll software and time sheet, Health and Safety, Sewing area production report as per running projects, Request for quote, creating Purchase orders and coordinating deliveries on time. Trucking request, Shipping documents, customs Invoice, Bill of Lading, receiving inspection, Accounts payable, invoicing, month end health and safety inspection. Creating invoice for customer, checking mails and clearing supplier/vendor’s invoice. Updating project binders to maintain production records project wise. Follow-up with supplier/vendors to get the materials on time. Attending incoming calls, transfer call accordingly, taking and delivering messages.

Visual / Store Merchandiser(Part time)- Society Clothing-Albion Mall/ Woodbine Mall- Etobicoke/ On. CANADA. April’ –June 2014

Plan and organize the apparels and accessories on wall and floor fixtures to attract the attention of prospective customers as per guidelines provided by Branch manager / head office

Provides excellent direct and indirect customer service in store, in the fitting room and at the cash counter.

Provide daily sales report, sales feedback and sales closeout to branch manager.

Responsible for displaying garment presentation and garment care as per company guidelines.

Actively works in a commercial way to maximize sales and profitability.

Owner / Purchase Manager, RDK Fashions-Ladies Apparel-Mumbai.India 2011 – 2014

Managed sampling unit consisted of style, print design, fabric selection, cost and execution of bulk orders for Indian fashion houses (Divina, Rangmanch and AND brand)

Contacted and interacted with reputed buyers, Vendors, fabric, trims, Accessories manufacturers to procure orders for a developing business

Developed strong relationships with customers – maintained cordial relations with existing and new customers

Achieved sales targets, purchase, plan, co-ordination of sales, quality performance and promotional activates

Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specs, distribution, delivery deadlines and price

Planned, monitored and executed orders from the very initial stage right from costing, order confirmation, fabric procurement to shipment of goods with team of 5 Merchandisers

Excellent customer service and maintained good business relations.

Rearranged and decorated lighting fixtures, constructed displays that require the use of hand and power tools and a lift, and buying display materials and supplies

Dressed mannequins, assembled window displays with latest apparels and accessories as per style, season and festival to attract customers to increase sale.

Merchandiser and Designer, Punit Creation/Denis Exports-Mumbai. India 2010-2011

Worked for famous brand Rocawear-men’s shirts, and Pepe-Jeans-kids wear shirts and t-shirts.

Sampling and production till shipment.

Freelance Designer, Kashish Indo- Afghan Boutique, Kabul-Afghanistan 2008-2010

Worked directly with the Clients to produce custom,bridal wear and design costumes as per the seasonal forecast

Sourced, selected and purchased fabrics and trims as per requirement

Negotiated with clients and buyers while selling women’s garments

Sr. Merchandiser, H&G Textiles Pvt. Ltd-Mumbai. India 2004 – 2005

Communicated directly to overseas buyers in USA & UK through calls and emails about queries, sampling and production & Updated the weekly sampling and production status in spread sheet.

Managed Garment Worksheet, cost sheet, sale sample and production status report in excel spreadsheet

Checked photo samples, counter samples, salesman sample, Fit samples, Size set, Pre-Production samples and ensured timely samples developed for presentations

Maintained weekly order status report in spread sheets as per Buyers account such as: costing sheet, sale sample report and production status sheets

Approved Sample style, fabric, colour, labels, hangtags, prints, embroidery, accessories and packaging and sent master file to various nominated suppliers to precede bulk production

Forwarded the samples to the buying house for approval and took feedback and handled account till shipment

Followed up with manufacturers to ensured delivery on time

Handled shipping documentation and communicated & follow up with logistic agencies for required documentation

Sr. Merchandiser & Designer, Geetanjali Exports, Mumbai. India 2003 – 2004

Developed garment as per season (Fall/ Spring/ Summer)

Communicated with Buyer to get the tech pack. Coordinated with internal team to get consumption details, Fabric and trim prices to do the costing

Confirmed orders and started to follow up with photo, fit, sale and size set till pre-production sample

Handled costing, sourced and purchased fabric, accessories & embellishment material as per order requirement

Provided the details to the procurement team to place the order for fabric and trims and continuous follow up to get the material in-house

Ordered weekly recap / fabric trims recap & co-ordination, meeting with Production Team daily to review the Production plan on time and target bases

Organized for final Q.C inspection, production follow up’s till shipment

Merchandiser, Designer & Showroom Manager, Punit Creation/Denis Exports- Mumbai. India 2000- 2003

Consisted with Inquiry, gathered information regarding fabric details (measurement, GSM, quality, print, color) bulk quantity, packaging, pricing FOB, CNF and provided a competitive country wise costing

Supervised the creation of visual displays and the overall appearance of the show room

Organized and attended buyers' meeting and presented wide ranges of new developed garments designs as per season and trend

Maintained various samples spread sheets as per Brand’s requirement such as: costing sheet, fit sample charts, bulk production status sheets and after order confirmation update in ERP Software

Managed all show room records properly on a regular basis to make inventory

Overall responsibility of execute orders till shipment on time

EDUCATION

Certificate in Fashion Design, J.D. Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai. India

Master of Arts, Kanpur University, India

Bachelor of Arts & Humanities, Allahabad University, India

Reference Available upon request

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