Shalini Ranjan

Category Head - Buying, Sourcing, Merchandising, Sales, Non Apps, Handbags, Mens, Women’s & Kids Accessories @RelianceTrends, Ex-Buying Manager- LandmarkGroup (Max India), Ex- Designer & Merchandiser A.V.ThomasLeathers

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

As the Category Head of Buying and Merchandising for Non Apparel, Handbags and Accessories at Reliance Retail, I am responsible for buying and merchandising with sourcing, selecting, and curating the best products for our customers pan India across a spread of over 1500 stores and also online through Ajio.com. With over 12 years of experience in the online and offline fashion retail industry, I have developed a keen eye for trends, quality, and value, as well as a strong analytical and strategic mindset to optimize sales, margins, and inventory. I am passionate about delivering a great shopping experience to our customers across all our stores in India, by offering them a wide range of fashionable and affordable handbags and fashion accessories. I am also driven by the challenge of leading and developing a high-performing team of professionals, who share my vision of excellence and innovation.

Experience

  • Category Head - Buying & Merchandising, Handbags & Accessories at Reliance Retail
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • Buying Manager - Footwear & Accessories at Landmark Group
    May 2015 - Mar 2021 · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • Designer & Merchandiser at A. V. Thomas Leather / Alina Pvt Ltd - Chennai
    Jul 2012 - Jun 2015 · 3 yrs

    Design, Product Development, Product Merchandising

  • Graduation Project Trainee as a Designer at Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai
    Jan 2012 - Jun 2012 · 6 mos