NIKHIL VERMA

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Mob: +86-186********; India - +91-965*******, E-Mail Id: adh92u@r.postjobfree.com, Skype Id-nikhil.verma415

<Name-Nikhil Verma

<Designation- Sales and Sourcing Specialist

<Company Name> Dinova by LA FOIR FOUILLE

To

The Concerned,

I am submitting herewith my resume for your perusal and consideration for the post in your organization.

Review of my credentials will indicate that I am qualified Bachelor in Business Administration and Diploma in Footwear Technology with an experience With Strong Knowledge of Fashion Life Style and FMCG Products, Manufacturing, Analysis of market trend,Sourcing,Buying,sampling,Product development,Quality Control, Inspection, Merchandising, Buying, Procuring, and project controlling currently spear heading as Merchandising Sourcing Head South & East Asia with LA FOIR FOUILLE . I am seeking a challenging job that would synergize my skills and knowledge with the objectives of the organization.

My core competencies include Merchandising, Sourcing,Quality Audits,Technical Audits, Product Commercialization & Sampling, Brand building strategies, & Timely Deliveries, Promotional Activities, Communication skills, Innovative marketing techniques, Business Development, Planning and execution of POSM as per requirement .Being a dedicated and focused individual, I am determined to add value to the organization I work for, through my exceptional knowledge and learning ability.

To describe myself in a nutshell, I am systematic, organized and hardworking; ready to take up any challenge of life abreast with the latest trends and a team player with excellent communication skills.

My basic objective is to hone in my skills for comprehensive personality development and be an epitome of trust and .reliability in the corporate world. My prime goal is to understand professional environment and capitalize on opportunities.

I'd appreciate the chance to meet with you in person to discuss as to how I could be a vital part of your organization.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

Nikhil Verma

NIKHIL VERMA

Guangzhou, Guangdong, china

CHINA +86-186******** ; E-Mail Id: adh92u@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sales & Sourcing Specialist

Dinova by LA FOIR FOUILLE (China) Dec 2019 -till date,

Seeking a position in an organization that provides me ample opportunity to explore & excel while carving out the niche for personal, professional as well as organizational goals.

PROFILE

Competent and diligent professional with an experience in Merchandising, Sourcing, Ethical Sourcing Production,Sampling, Quality Control, Product Development & commercialization,Planning,procuring,monitoring and development of Vendors as per our need and Merchandise the Hard Goods,Home Décor,Gifting, Ceramics, Pet Category, Bags,Footwear, Leather and Leather Accessories; currently speared heading as South Asia Merchandising and Sourcing

Heading as South Asia Merchandising Team For Sourcing from China, India,Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia,Malaysia, Sri-Lanka and Thailand for the USA and UK based Retailers Dollar tree,Family Dollar Store,Dollar General, CVS, 5 Below,99 cents, Prichos, Walmart Mexico and Poundland UK for all Category of FMCG products

Looking after all DOLLAR RETAIL items for all kind of category Home Decoration, Fashion Accessories, Textile, Apparels,crafting,stationery and office supply, Mobile accessories, kitchenware item ETC.

Price Management

Lead price negotiations, prepare price comparisons and process the price changes including documentation for responsible product category

Follow up raw material and price trends for responsible product category

Supplier Management for responsible product category

Maintain supplier data base and keep transparency

Define strategic suppliers and work on measures and targets

Review supplier performance and drive supplier for continuous improvement: supplier rating, main KPI: supplier service level

Project Management – new product development

Supplier evaluation in the project team: Product and Purchasing

Analyse the market and secure price transparency

Final price negotiation and agreement on business terms with suppliers

New supplier set up including negotiation of requested agreements: purchase agreement, bonus agreement, product compliance, etc.

• Identifying the right source factories based on good financial strength, sourcing capabilities, Ethically strong commitment to quality & on time delivery, man power strength, development & commercialization and production expertise

• Restructured the office to give each colleague clear precise roles and responsibilities and total ownership across all activities. Involve in the orders like sampling, new product development .packing and order follow up.

• Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process which is largely dictated for the prospective customer.

• Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; re-searching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements

• Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.

• Plan, coordinate, organize, implement and monitor sourcing goals and objectives of the organization & that of customer’s as well.

• Negotiating the terms of an agreement on price, costs, delivery and closing sales.

• Gathering market and customer information and representing company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations.

• Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions to target customers.

• Constantly visiting existing vendors maintaining relationship as well developing new vendors

• Making and updating existing reports and terms of order copy, quality assurance report.

• Planning the QC movements within the source factories efficiently so that nothing slips out of control during

Production.

Core Competencies

Brand building strategies Merchandising & Sampling Quality & Timely Deliveries Promotional Activities Communication skills Innovative marketing techniques Business Development Final Inspection Auditing

Four Star Group INC (Shenzhen, China)

Merchandiser South and East Asia

Nov’ 2017- Sep’ 2019

Heading the sourcing team from China office for the company retailers and importers of U.S.A and U.K

Looking after the Footwear, Bags, Accessories, Kitchen ware, Home Décor items Seasonal and non-Seasonal category.

Identifying and developing vendor source for achieving Pricing, Product Development, Timely Deliveries and also keeping the Yearly buying budget of the Buyer and also own yearly sales targets.

Strong Price negotiation with supplier keeping in mind the about buyer targets

Source and offer seasonal and non-seasonal product within target price range given by customer.

Developing new samples and new products for buyers with current markets trend of fashion.

Regular Follow-up with vendors of production for timely deliveries and quality checks as well as ensuring timely payments.

Search new factories, preform audit to check factory production capacity, quality and technical details as per customer requirements.

Keeping the customers duly updated as committed on all the areas such as development, commercialization, production, packing, and deliveries

Organizing weekly meeting and follow up updates from all departments involve in the orders.

Search new material suppliers and update to sample room for new developments.

Regular Visiting suppliers to follow up production and quality check during the pre-production and after final production

To check and pass all sealed samples prior to presentation to the customer.

.Regular Visiting trade fairs and suppliers to get and update about the new product trends in the market and what new can be offer to the buyer and the customer.

Felici International (India/China)

Sourcing and Merchandising Executive Leather Category

April’ 2014-Oct ’ 2017

Responsible for Sourcing and Production of Finished Leather, Footwear,Handbags, Accessories and Home Décor with daily basis reporting to the Head of the department

Sourcing up the right supplier from different market like Bangladesh, Pakistan and China for the finished leather and also look over to other category products source.

Market and Supplier visit to understand the new emerging trends, new material, product and doing pricing negotiation with the Supplier.

Develop cost effective solutions/ substitute for various raw materials. Successfully establish systems and procedures

Regular visit to the material supplier to get their new developments which can be offer to the customer and making the buyer more confidence about creating new orders.

Accountable for preparing samples, Production TNA, conducting and ensuring stringent quality standards according to the customer standard .

Adopt the sourcing potential in vendors for compliances with the company policies and procedures; develop the vendors so that can get the raw material with in the required standard

Provide the physical and the chemical Testing requirement to the material supplier which is needed during in the bulk .

Get the sample material to check standard of the bulk raw material by developing the samples and sending it to the customer,Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers, vendors and other departments to facilitate the flow of

Carlton Overseas Pvt Ltd (India)

Production Merchandiser Footwear & Bags

Jan’10-April’14

Responsible for the Production planning, material sourcing,sample cord-ordination and Production Follow Up.

Regular visit to the store checking up the new in-house material is liable for the production.

Regularly meeting up the material suppliers about the material status, Quality and delivery of the material

Going for the leather inspection to the tannery and also for the other material inspection

Involved with the planning department when the material will arrive to the factory and when can develop the new samples or production

Regular exercise with the R&D development room for new development new material they need to develop and which supplier can build up that kind of material in cost effective and within the schedule.

Adopt at sourcing potential vendors in compliance with the company policies and procedures; develop the vendors so as to get the supply

Developing new customers and sourcing the raw material from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers, vendors and other departments to facilitate the flow of

Goods and inspection related information and coordinating with sourcing team to fulfill buyer’s needs.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Diploma in Footwear Technology, 2010

F.D.D.I; A+

Bachelor of Business Administration, 2010( Distance Learning )

Punjab Technical University; A+

Intermediate, 2007

S.J.S Public School (CBSE Board); 74%

Matriculation, 2005

S.J.S Public School (CBSE Board); 76%

Computer Proficiency

Professional working in MS office & Internet Application

Academic Projects

To study different properties of viscose fiber.

Types of Leathers – leather used in footwear, accessories and their tanning process.

Production Planning and Control

Molding Machine and its parts & function.

Quality Control ( major and minor default in leathers and in the footwear)

Merchandising Theories and Project on Retail Strategy.

Types of Machines and their function used in Leather and Footwear Industries.

Summer Internship

3 Month in Production and development at Red Chief Footwear Limited(RSPL), Kanpur

Extra Curricular Accolades

Voluntarily participated in Drama, Debate, anchoring and Cultural Activities at School and College Level

Actively organized technical quiz and science exhibition

Participated in volleyball school level

Participated in cricket at school level

Date of Birth: 30th October 1989

Hobbies: Listening to Music, Travelling to any destiny, Love to eat different kind of foods,Internet Surfing,

Painting and Sketching .Playing outdoor games.

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