Rakesh.R

CHENNAI Mob: +971553262401 INDIA Email: rakesh13rocky@gmail.com Result focused, quality driven professional with 5 plus years of extensive experience in Merchandise planning, and sourcing positions, demonstrating consistent achievements of objectives and dedication to organizational goals. Self-starter, strategic thinker and an innovative individual with proven ability to work in a fast paced environment and recognize, react to the changing environment. Advanced presentation and relationship development abilities with track record of success improving on timely delivery of qualitative goods as per scheduled and inventory performance to ensure profit turnarounds.

Areas of interest: Merchandise Planner Business Development Customer Service Product Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE- OVERSEAS

MILLENNIUM FASHIONS L.T.D, UAE SHARJAH NOV 2012 -To Present

Merchandiser

Responsibilities:Responsible for procuring PURCHASE ORDER (P.O.) SHEETS from the Buyer.Preparing internal order sheets and raising ‘BOM’ required for the order as per the P.O. sheet.Attending Buyer and Vendor meetings.Work out the delivery date based on approx ETA of belongings, maintain the given delivery dates to customers on

agreed time limit with standard quality.Correspondence & coordinating with clients on a day-to-day basis in regards production & production issues in

order to meet the agreed delivery date.Analysis of Customer requirement and proposing to them as per their requirement and specifications.Issue sample request form with complete details, sketch and point of measurement.Liaise with suppliers to track shipment schedule to ensure on time delivery.Monitor and control the merchandise flow.Analysis of critical path & finding solution before starting the production to ensure proper flowPlanning product ranges and preparing an estimated time schedule for the exports of goods as per L/C.Updating Invoices, P.O. sheets and Bills to the Documentation Dept.

Asst. Merchandiser

Junior Merchandiser

Responsible for all the approvals related to Garment styling, Fit approvals, Print quality and final PP SAMPLE approval.

Review styles and anticipate any technical problem for production, upfront resolved.Ensuring qualitative products as per standards.

BOMBAY RAYON FASHIONS LTD - INDIA JULY 2011 - OCT 2012

Responsibilities: Day to day merchandising activities. Developing TNA plan. Attending Buyer meetings and preparing the minutes of the meeting held. Communicating with the DENMARK Head office related to current orders and upcoming orders regarding its

approval and suggestions. And thus updating to the senior in charge with details updated in an Excel sheet. Follow-up with Designing and Quality Dept. relating to Sample Development. Coordinating and communicating with the Buyer and understanding the specifications provided. Responsible for new developments, Tech packs, flat sketching based on Buyer’s mood board. Filing works included the maintenances of mail communications and all the approvals and communications

held related to the respective orders in a P.O. Responsible for developing new collections for the upcoming season and proposing to the buyer. Responsible for evaluating the design related aspects and Fit of the style. Escalating & monitoring the productivity, efficiency and quality.

GOGO INTERNATIONAL LTD -INDIA (Industrial Training) JUNE 2010 - JUNE 2011

Responsibilities: Developing and reaching the buyer with latest developments and updates. Tech sheet analysis - New Fabric/sample development & costing

Sourcing of Fabric and Trims /Development as per buyer specification. Understanding the design and getting it executed. Getting the approvals on Design/Color/Blend/various samples for the styles. Raising the Purchase order for fabric and accessories and follow up. Suggesting alternatives for Styles/Fabric for production feasibility. Give order files for production and get daily update. T& A follow up To push production to give shipments on time with desired quality.

BUYERS HANDLED

MILLENNIUM FASHIONS INDUSTRIES LTDThe company is a UK & US based industry with around 700 plus WORKERS handling all major brands mainly working for Mark & Spencer.Accounts handled – Bestseller (Veromoda, Only, Zay, Ziizi ,Jane Norman, Solo ,Junarose), Arcadia groups (Miss Selfridge, Top shop), Next , Lipsy , River Island, Tk maxx, Therapy, US brands- Urban Outfitters, Nasty gal, Bebe, Bohoo.

BOMBAY RAYON FASHIONS LTD INDIA The company is Bangalore based factory which has tie up with Denmark based brand BESTSELLER GROUP. Also has own brand GURU.

Accounts handled – Bestseller ( Jack & Jones ,Veromoda & Only, Only Essentials, Only Retail) and C&A

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS WORD,MS EXCEL,MS OUTLOOK EXPRESS AND POWER POINT- communication software ADOBE PHOTOSHOP,COREL DRAW- development software

SOFT SKILLS

Attended Boot Camp for personal development conducted by IXL Incorporated Australia.

EDUCATION

P.G Diploma In Fashion Merchandising Pearl Academy Chennai - India 2008 - 2010

UG Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) St.Thomas College of arts & science Chennai - India 2005- 2008

Higher secondary Spartan matriculation Chennai - India 2003-2005

PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality : Indian Sex : Male Linguistic abilities : English, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi & Kannada Passport Details : J1471454 Father’s name : T Ramakrishnan Mother’s name : Presana kumari DOB : 13- 08-1987 Marital Status : Single Permanent Address : #57, Bhadradeepam Apts,3C, Sathya Nagar 1st Street, Chennai -50

DECLARATION:

I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge.

Place: Sharjah Yours Faithfully,

Date: R. Rakesh

REFERENCES

Will be furnished upon request.