Assistant Buyer General Manager
Resume:
AJIT RAWAT
C O N T A C T P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y
Experienced Assistant Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry for 09 years. Specializing in Men’s & Kids across all categories. Skilled in Trend Analysis, Buying
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Doha, Qatar
& Global Sourcing, Merchandising, Planning, Product Positing, Cross Functional Coordination. ASSISTANT BUYER – MEN’S WEAR AND HOME
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajit-
rawat-701205164/
Printemps Doha, Qatar
Apr 2022 - Present
HONORS & AWARDS
Awarded as Best Employee of the Year FY 20-21 by Group CEO (REDTAG / twenty4) DUBAI, UAE
Awarded as Best Employee of the Year 2024 by
Group GENERAL MANAGER (PRINTEMPS
DOHA) DOHA, QATAR
EDUCATION
MBA : Retail Management
Nasree Monjee Institute of Management Studies
(MUMBAI INDIA)
Diploma: Apparel Manufacturing Marketing &
Merchandising
International Institute of Fashion Designing (NEW
DELHI INDIA)
Bachelor of Arts
Kurukshetra University (INDIA)
CERTIFICATIONS & COURSES
Computer Fundamental and Application
diploma
Product lines - Menswear All Categories / Home department / Consignment & Concession brands.
The largest luxury department store in the Middle East and second-largest Printemps in the world. The Qatar capital is the first international outpost of the iconic Parisian department store.
Spread across three floors on a built-up area of 40,000 SqM. Featuring over 500 prestigious brands.
As a part of the inception/pre-opening team at Printemps Doha, actively participated and contributed to developing store identity & imagery. Roles & Responsibilities
Identifying and researching current fashion and design trends.
Conducting market analysis and competitor research to stay informed about the latest industry developments.
Managing open-to-buy (OTB) budgets to control purchasing within budgetary constraints.
Managed margin intake, allocation and replenishment, and markdown management Monitored rate of sale, stock cover, stock turn, and sell-through
Working on annual & seasonal budgets, deciding investment mix, and product mix in coordination with the planning and finance department.
Monitoring and managing inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize overstock or stockouts.
Negotiating terms and agreements with suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
Conducting market analysis and competitor research to stay informed about the latest industry developments.
Working closely with the planning and allocation teams to optimize stock allocation across store locations.
Collaborating with visual merchandisers to create compelling product displays that enhance the shopping experience.
Managing purchase orders and ensuring accurate and timely order placement.
Handling administrative tasks related to product returns, damages, and discrepancies.
Communicating with vendors regarding product requirements, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
ASSISTANT BUYER - WOMENSWEAR
BMA International, Dubai, UAE
Product Lines - Casualwear, Activewear & Basic.
Mar 2016 - Mar 2022
Role & Responsibilities
Formulates the full ranges within the product mix to deliver sales forecasts and achieve profit margins.
Manages product placement, store colors, store information and product relation; creates marketing categories & exciting displays to highlight trends and promotions.
Track & analyzes sales information to identify opportunities to increase sales & market share, improve margins and enhance the customer shopping experience.
Facilitates multi-functional coordination with warehouses, stores, visual merchandisers and marketing teams to develop cohesive and profitable seasonal launch plans.
Designs creates and implements inventory & price optimization capabilities and seasonal markdowns to enable sound business management and maximize profitability throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsible for the merchandising process of high-end street fashion from concept to delivery, by coordinating fresh, trend-appropriate assortments that meet customer needs & drive sales; ensured the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Assisted in communication and follow up with internal & external constituent around the world, including customers, suppliers and vendors.
Research suppliers and negotiated contracts for product fulfillment processing and vendor communication.
Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance and control.
Responsible for monitoring production testing to identify major problems. SENIOR MERCHANDISER Dec 2012- Dec 2015
RAINBOW FABART PVT LTD. NOIDA, INDIA
Brand Handled – Kmart and Sears (USA)
Job Responsibilities
Understand buyer requirements, specifications, and expectations.
Negotiate prices, order quantities, and delivery schedules with buyers.
Prepare and analyze cost sheets for profitability.
Ensure timely approvals for samples, fabrics, trims, and production.
Coordinate with the design and sampling team to develop new styles as per buyer requirements.
Identify and source appropriate fabrics, trims, and accessories at competitive prices.
Monitor and track the production status to meet deadlines.
Coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics teams to ensure timely shipment.
Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment construction, and production processes. MERCHANDISER Feb 2011- Nov 2012
LAJ EXPORTS PVT LTD. NOIDA, INDIA
Brand Handled – Tally-Weijl (France) Superdry (UK) Job Responsibilities
Assist in sourcing fabrics, trims, and accessories from suppliers.
Work closely with the production team to track order progress.
Maintain records of orders, approvals, production updates, and shipments.
Prepare reports for internal and buyer meetings. Building Strategies Trend
analysis/Forecasting
Fashion Buying
Negotiation
Product Assortment Planning
Product Performance Analysis
Sales Analysis
Supplier development
Customer Behavior Analysis
Strategic sourcing
Supply chain management
Market evaluation
OTHER DETAILS
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Valid Driving License of
UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES & QATAR
SOFTWARE & TOOLS
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Power BI
Oracle ERP
RT WEB
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