Ranjith Kumar
Senior Merchandising & Sourcing Leader | Apparel Export Specialist | Global Buyer Relations | Supply Chain & Production Planning | Cost Optimization | Quality Assurance | Strategic Vendor Management
- Role
- Merchandising Manager at SAKTHI INFRA TEX GROUP.
- Location
- Tiruppur, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ranjith Kumar
I am a seasoned Senior Merchandising and Sourcing Leader with over 22 years of experience…
Experience
Merchandising Manager
Feb 2022 — Present · Perundurai, IN
At Sakthi Infra Tex Pvt. Ltd, as Merchandising Manager, I direct merchandising operations, manage order conversions, and streamline production planning to ensure timely delivery and high-quality standards for apparel products. My role encompasses end-to-end production oversight, from initial concept to final inspection, focusing on efficiency and client satisfaction.Achievements:Managed full order lifecycle from buyer communication to final dispatch for major export clients including APG & Co (Australia) and Bear Bottom Clothing (USA).Converted buyer inquiries into confirmed orders through effective negotiation, costing, sampling, and production timeline alignment.Planned and executed production schedules ensuring timely raw material procurement, quality checks, and delivery milestones.Achieved 95%+ on-time shipment adherence by proactively monitoring production progress and resolving bottlenecks.Fostered strong client relationships through clear, responsive communication resulting in repeat business.Collaborated cross-functionally with design, production, and export teams to ensure alignment of technical packs and shipment processes.Developed SOPs for order tracking, sample development, and production approvals to improve turnaround and reduce rework.Monitored and optimized critical path management for smooth pre-production and production workflows.
Education
Bharatiyar University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2005 — 2008
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