Mukesh Saxena

About Mukesh Saxena

About Myself-A practical leader constantly striving to excel in all activities by being open-minded,strong team player with proven leadership qualities and strong belief in universal core values of integrity, customer-focus, team building and resource prioritizing.Professional Synopsis-Brand Management -Buying,Merchandise and Sourcing planning for Global/National brands and Private Labels for Pan-India customers as per the market and store/customer cluster, work on Best merchandise mix of fashion and core across all price points including brand positioning.Work on best seller with (NOOS-Never out of supply) to ensure availability of best-selling products to best location. Always work on cutting the tail (slow movers) within season.Researched,Identified and develop production/sourcing and suppliers base that met companies and product specific requirements, infrastructure supply.Developing and implementing strategies considering factors such as:# Country competencies.# Brand Management# Seasons range build#Consumer and Compensation landscape#Analytical working # Supplier capabilities, capacities and growth plans.# Country and vendor risk.#Team building and motivation-Right job for right person #Successfully Designed and Sourced Multiple Nationally -Recognized Fashion Footwear Brands#Managing sourcing and buying strategies for in-house brands from overseas factories.#Forecasting & Budgeting#Business Planning #Product/Category Management#Assortment Planning #Merchandising & Inventory Control #Sales and Margins#Handling New Store Openings.Specialties: Merchandising,Buying & Sourcing – Senior Footwear Global Sourcing,Brand and Category Business Management; Commercials and Margins,Stock and Inventory management. Specialist,Accomplished Sourcing & Procurement Professional,Comprehensive understanding of market segments, seasonal collections & products per seFootwear Product Development & Strategic Line Planning Global Footwear Buying & Sourcing ProficiencyCommercialization & Fit Expertise Adept at New Techniques in Quality StandardsBrand and Range building.Global Footwear Vendors data.Strong buying back ground as per the clusters.

Experience

1. Avp- Buying & Merchandising - Lee Cooper Footwear - Reliance Retail Ltd

   Reliance Retail

   Aug 2021 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• University of Lucknow

  PGDCA, Computer

  1995 — 1996

• University of Lucknow

  B.Sc, Maths,Physics

  1989 — 1992

• On Site Training

  Site experience, Product and Planning

  1993 — 1995

Skills

• Supply Chain
• Vendor Management, Buying Plans, Casting/Negotiations, Work on Sop.
• Merchandising
• Global Sourcing
• Sales
• Strategic Sourcing
• Apparel
• Negotiation
• Footwear Line Building/Concept,Market Treands,Vendor Developments,Sourcing
• Real Estate
• Procurement
• Fashion
• Retail
• Footwear
• Leadership
• Product Development
• Buying
• Strategy
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Management