A competent professional with diversified work experience in Business Development, Operations, Buying and Merchandising (Uniforms / Work-wear / PPE), Client Servicing, Franchise Development, Business Analysis and Vendor/Team Management. A strategic planner with proven abilities in managing business operations and expertise in determining company’s mission & strategic direction. Experience in managing & executing various promotional activities / events and escalating business, profitability and market coverage. Proficient in effectively managing merchandising operations spanning requirement analysis, sampling, production, dispatch and liaison to ensure on time achievement of organizational targets. Proficient at providing value added customer service by resolving customer issues & ensuring their satisfaction with the product and the service norms. Strong organizer, motivator, team player and a decisive leader with successful track record in directing from original concept through implementation to handle diverse market dynamics. An skilled communicator with excellent relationship building & interpersonal skills Specialties: Competition analysis - Franchising - Business development - Brand management - Market & trend analysis - Sourcing new fabrics & materials - Conceptualizing/Interpreting design briefs - Sampling and designing seasonal collections - Production outsourcing - Lean Manufacturing - Quality control - Apparel Buying & Merchandising - Logistic Management - Apparel Range Planning - Markdown Management