Arjun Chandran

• Manages Merchandising operations, develops and executes merchandising plans to deliver volume and profit goals
• Develops effective production time and action plans to execute the orders to meet on time production and delivery
• Being a merchandising manager collaborate with merchandising and development team to identify new brands and products that can preferable for production to drive revenue
• Coaches and mentors merchandising staffs to have accuracy in works, follow ups and communications to meet brand goals
• Supporting development team to make right products,conduct risk mitigation meetings to avoid production issues at the stage of development
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets
• Supporting for brand process elevations implementations and progress analysis
• Have extensive knowledge of the functions and department processes about merchandising and sourcing.
• Bulit positive relationships with vendors for consistent and reliable supply of products.
• Developed and implemented successful strategies to increase sales and profits.
• Analyzed industry trends to develop relevant offerings.
• Set and managed merchandise budgets to maximize profits and control expenses.
• Collaborated with marketing team for prompt promotion of products.
• Coordinated and directed buying team, enforcing compliance with company standards.
• Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
• Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
• Negotiated pricing with vendors to achieve maximum profitability.
• Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
• Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
• Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
• Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
• Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
• Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
• Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
• Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
• Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.

• Developed and maintained effective communication strategies to deliver necessary details to project teams.
• Collected data, monitored project progress and finalized reports before reporting to management.
• Planned and participated in conference calls and meetings with planning and management departments.
• Cautiously practiced risk management regarding budgeting and expenditures.
• Worked closely with management in observing and actively monitoring sales.
• Performed quality assurance procedures while analyzing projects, resets and backroom processes.
• Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
• Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
• Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to highlight milestones and activities.

• Order Planning (T & A) and Executing to meet product start dates.
• Factory visiting for quality audit and shipment planning.
• Implemented sales strategies to generate leads and maximize profit margins.
• Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
• Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
• Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
• Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
• Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.

• Sample Follow‑Ups
• Sample material procurements
• Auditing the sewing, washing, and finishing quality and reporting it to the factory
• Offering third‑party and buyer inspections
• Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
• Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
• Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.

GPA: 8.5

GPA 7.5