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Nikhil Verma

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Sourcing & Merchandising Manager
Shang Hai Shi, China

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    Sourcing & Merchandising Manager
    VCNY HOME LTD
    Jul 2022 - Current (4 years)
    As a Sourcing & Merchandising Manager, I was responsible for overseeing the sourcing and merchandising strategies that aligned with the company's objectives in the home textile category for USA retailers and Amazon. My role involved managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring optimal inventory management to meet market demands. I utilized Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting, which streamlined our sourcing processes and improved decision-making. Additionally, my understanding of fabric selection was crucial in curating product offerings that resonated with our target audience, enhancing our competitive edge in the e-commerce landscape.
  • La FoirFouille  AsiaDinova
    Sales & Sourcing Specialist
    La FoirFouille AsiaDinova
    Dec 2019 - Jun 2022 (2 years 7 months)
    As a Sales & Sourcing Specialist, I was responsible for leading price management initiatives, including price negotiations, preparing price comparisons, and processing price changes with thorough documentation for the assigned product category. I closely monitored raw material and price trends to ensure competitive sourcing and supplier management. My role involved maintaining a comprehensive supplier database to enhance transparency, defining strategic suppliers, and implementing measures to drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, with a focus on key performance indicators such as supplier service levels. Additionally, I played a crucial role in project management for new product development, participating in supplier evaluat
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    Sales Merchandiser South and East Asia
    Four Star Group INC (Shenzhen, China)
    Nov 2016 - Sep 2019 (2 years 11 months)
    As a Sales Merchandiser for South and East Asia, I was responsible for developing and implementing effective merchandising strategies that maximized product visibility and sales across diverse markets. My role involved collaborating closely with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, ensuring optimal inventory levels and product availability. I utilized Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting, which streamlined our sales tracking processes. Additionally, my experience with e-commerce management allowed me to enhance our online presence and drive sales through digital channels. While fabric selection and design were not my primary responsibilities, my understanding of these areas was beneficial in aligning our merchandising efforts wi
  • Felici International
    Senior Sorcing and Merchanding Executive
    Felici International
    Nov 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 5 months)
    As a Senior Sourcing and Merchandising Executive, I was responsible for identifying and developing vendor sources to achieve cost-effective purchases from Chinese suppliers. This included price negotiations based on minimum order quantities (MOQ) and payment terms, as well as sourcing products within the target price range set by customers. I developed new samples and products aligned with current fashion trends, ensuring timely follow-ups with vendors for quality checks and deliveries. Additionally, I conducted audits of new factories to assess production capacity and quality, ensuring compliance with customer requirements. I maintained open communication with customers, providing updates on development, commercialization, production, pack
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    Sourcing and Merchandising Executive Leather Category
    Nikolai Sourcing Ltd
    Apr 2011 - Oct 2014 (3 years 7 months)
    As a Sourcing and Merchandising Executive for the Leather Category, I was responsible for the merchandising and sourcing of footwear, leather, and leather accessories, generating daily reports to track progress and performance. I engaged in budget planning (OTB) for the new season in alignment with company directives and collaborated closely with marketing and merchandise planners. My role supported supply chain management by analyzing current marketing trends and planning notes, ensuring that orders were placed based on monthly OTB and FWC objectives for timely delivery. I conducted market visits to understand emerging trends, products, and pricing, which informed my vendor development efforts. I was actively involved in buying products an
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    Production Merchandiser
    Carlton Overseas Pvt Ltd (India)
    Jan 2010 - Apr 2013 (3 years 4 months)
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    Footwear Production Merchandiser
    Carlton Ovearseas Pvt Ltd
    Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 (2 years 3 months)
    • Carried out the entire gamut of responsibilities such as sourcing leather and footwear from China and Bangladesh, making TNA sheet to plan the buyer’s requirement. • Arranged all the materials needed for the footwear and Accessories manufacture, monitored the quantity and quality of the collected raw materials; Responsible for conducting sampling; looking after all sample checking as per overseas buyer requirement. • Coordinated with vendors with regards to adherence to quality standards and approval of control plans at vendor’s end. • Monitored production progress as per the defined time and conducted quality & social audit to check the quality level by coordinating as well as following with the production team. • Maintained strong rela
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    Diploma in Footwear Technology
    Footwear Design And Development Institute
    May 2008 - Aug 2011 (3 years 4 months)
    Computer Proficiency Professional working in MS office & Internet Application. Academic Projects: To study different properties of viscose fiber. Types of Leathers – leather used in footwear, accessories and their tanning process. Production Planning and Control Molding Machine and its parts & function. Quality Control ( major and minor default in leathers and in the footwear) Merchandising Theories and Project on Retail Strategy. Types of Machines and their function used in Leather and Footwear Industries.
  • Punjab Technical University
    Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A, International Marketing
    Punjab Technical University
    Apr 2008 - Apr 2011 (3 years 1 month)