United Arab Emirates
My past and current work experiences have contributed to my diversified work history and helped me exercise my love of working with people, fashion and analytical data. This has all helped me communicate clearly, grow as a leader and strengthen my personal and professional etiquette.
1. Brand Development & Communication : - Support the development of product and manage communication working closely with the design team and suppliers - Attend weekly fit sessions ensuring that quality standards are maintained - Participate in photoshoots, prepare relevant samples for product review and E-commerce 2. Operations & Collaborations : - Collaborate with the technical department and vendors to ensure fit samples are receive on time in line with the critical path - Ownership of lab dip, trim, and bulk approvals/ rejections to ensure the smooth running of the critical path - Contribute to seasonal range planning and buying decisions by analyzing sales performance and market trends. - Support the buyer in product selection and vendor negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and margin targets are met - Handle sales analysis, forecasting, and system updates (AIMS, JOOR, SalesPro) - Assist in final buy submissions, customer management, and order processing - Maintain strong vendor relationships across key sourcing regions, including extensive experience negotiations with suppliers in China, India and other parts of Asia, and limited collaboration with select European vendors - Utilize global sourcing insight to support informed buying decisions and respond to both regional and international trend shifts - Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply base and internal teams to ensure department efficiency - Understand cost and fabric prices required to support buyer in securing the range at the right price to meet margin targets
- Assist in brand communication, concept board development, trend market shopping, and design inspiration - Manage communication with factories and assist with the new collection each season - Handle sample management, fittings, inventory, planning and sales tracking - Participate in photoshoots and review seasonal reports - Lead seasonal buying processes including trend analysis, range planning, and vendor selection - Analyze historical sales data and current market trends to guide product selection and pricing strategy - Negotiate costs and delivery timelines with suppliers to achieve optimal margins - Collaborate closely with design & production teams to align product selection with brand vision & customer demand - Conduct regular competitor analysis and market research to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation
-Styled, organised, uploaded and attributed each outfit on Stylitics portal. -Provided visual outfitting and styling solution for the top brands like Bloomingdales, Dicks Sporting Goods, Kohls, Talbots and Lord & Taylor.
- Managed end-to-end operations for my vintage thrift fashion store in Mumbai - Maintained cash flow positive within two months of launching the business