Amitava Roy
Mobile +91-983*******
Email ***********@*******.***
Address I/H- 1/1 Aswininagar Pubali
Baguiati
Kolkata 700 159
Objective
To enhance and develop the skill and competence for performing in the best possible way in achieving targets & goals of the organisation to add immense value to the organisation’s growth.
Professional Synopsis
Competent leader with 20+ years of experience in Merchandising Both in Hardgoods and Textiles.Currently employed with “Hitaishi KK Manufacturing Company Pvt Ltd ” as a Merchandising Manager. The company is an ISO Certified, Sedex Registered and a Socially complaint Organisation engaged in the manufacture and exports of Wooden Handicraft, Horn and Bone, Musical Instrument and Jute Bags since the last 45 years.
Hitaishi KK Manufacturing Company Pvt Ltd
Kolkata
Merchandising Manager
My clientele list includes some heavy weights from the industry such as
TJX Group of Companies
Kelly Hoppen
Hussein Bakry Gazzaz
El Corte Ingles
The Libra Company
JDE New Zealand
Jonathan Adler
House Doctor
Nature
N Kuku
Domestic Players
ITC GROUP OF HOTELS
MARIOTT HOTELS
ROYAL ORCHID HOTELS
LIMTEX TEA/CHAIZUP
GOODWYN TEA
MUJI
CORPORATE CLIENTS FOR DATES,CHOCOLATES AND SWEETS
MARINE JEWEL
As a “ Merchandising Manager ” I am responsible to guide my team starting from Sampling based on customers taste and requirements till securing orders.
Leading a team of Merchandisers
Overviewing their developments and guiding them whenever required.
Reputation and a familiar name with some of the leading buying agents like TJX India Liason Office, Flat World, J Nitin Merchandising to name a few gives further fillip to the business.
Handing the entire business of the Hotel Industry
Getting samples developed as per buyers tastes needs and requirements through a dedicated design and development dept.
Attending Trade Fairs and visiting clients on a regular basis.
Securing payments from customers through proper monitoring specially in case to whom credit facility has been provided.
Deciding on payment Terms and the extent of Credit to be extended to the customers.
Identify and decide on the shipping and airline companies and negotiating with them on the rates if reqd.
Assisting in Budget Planning by providing the Management with incoming funds.
Assisting Management in formulating policy matters.
Ratan Mica Industries Pvt Ltd
As an Export Assistant
JAN 1994 to Mar 1996
Involved in the Manufacture and Exports of Mica and Allied Products
Assisting in Preparation of Shipping Documents
Engaged in Bank Negotiation of Post Shipments including L/C Negotiation
Interacting with Shipping Companies
Payment followup with Overseas Customers
Ratan Udyog
As an Export Executive
April 1996 to March 1998
Involved in the Trading of Knitted Garments,Silk Fabrics and Jute Bags
Corresponding with Overseas customers and securing orders
Developing samples on a regular basis as per buyer’s requirements or as per the trend.My textile background helped me a lot in development of samples.
Overviewing preparation of pre Shipment and Post Shipment documents
Handling Bank Negotiation
Looking after Logistics
Payment follow up as per the terms.
Area of Strength
Business Development at International and at Domestic Level
Merchandising
Marketing and Negotiating skill
Order Negotiations, Coordinate with Buyer / Buying Agencies and negotiate the prices deliveries and quality parameters according to the required specification.
Coordinate with buyers and inter-departmental coordination with Production, Quality and logistics departments to assure smooth and timely activities.
Keep daily track record and do the necessary follow up with buyers and internal-departments to ensure all the orders are running on time.
Academia
Indian Institute of Export Management PG Diploma in Foreign Trade Management 1993
Calcutta University Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce 1991
IT Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Windows / Office & other web base application
HighLights
Securing Orders worth of 3.5 crores independently in the last fiscal.2018 - 2019
Certification
Having acquaintance of computer
Proficiency in MS Office
Having acquaintance of Tally an especially designed software for export houses
Strength
Product Knowledge, Merchandising and communication skill adding to the post graduate degree in Foreign Trade stands me out from my contemporaries. I had the opportunity to see the Industry very closely both in terms of Exports and domestic sales during my long tenure in the industry.
Languages known
English, Hindi and Bengali
Salary Drawing
6 lacs per Annum
Out of the field hobbies
Passionate of Writing and fond of Reading Books
Personal Information
Date of Birth 29th July 1968
Father’s Name Late Krishna Dhan Roy
Family Status Nuclear family, Wife, and Daughter
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Place : Kolkata Amitava Roy