Thilakkumar

About Thilakkumar

I am actively seeking opportunity in Apparel/Textiles Business Development, Marketing & Merchandising, Having cultural experience in Buying & Sourcing office and Manufacturing. Have been handling Apparel / Textile Product Sourcing, Marketing, Product Development, Costing, Merchandising, Production and Shipping.SOURCING & MERCHANDISING: Sourcing of NEW / ATTRACTIVE Products and fabric qualities on regular basis Determine potential and sustainable Suppliers from Existing Vendors List, Source and identify New suppliers based on Customer and Product. Ultimate aim is to increase the amount of business with all the accounts. Conducting trails with different categories/products which are market friendly. Having excellent track record of improving relationships with vendors, increasing supply chain efficiency and reducing overall materials budget. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Working on LATEST FASHION TRENDS and getting the exclusive products developed which can attract more business in each and every sense right from price, quality and designs. PRICING: Working out the Competitive Selling Price of products keeping in view the profits and prices offered by other Brands. PRODUCTION PLANNING & VENDOR MANAGEMENT: Evaluate product continuously from development through to production. Liaise between production factory and the buyer to ensure correct quality is produced with smooth functioning in all the areas. Obtain accurate factory profiles from the vendors and partner with Corporate Compliance to ensure vendor files are current. Maintaining good relation with suppliers and negotiate for getting better deals and sourcing new suppliers for future products. Develop new business opportunities with customers and analyzing customer buying patterns and predicting future trends. LEADERSHIP: A seasoned leader that can direct an organization in the visioning of a marketing strategy, development of an economic business case and execution of an aggressive approach to achieve the targets. Heading a Profit center where the team works in close coordination to achieve the set targets efficiently, consistently increasing business and decreasing costs. Strong leadership skills to encourage team members, implement new policies, and improve performance and morale. RD Thilakkumar.+91••••••••52 r••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Gm - Rtw - m W & Kids Brands - Sourcing Buying Pd Merchandising Sales

   The Chennai Silks

   Feb 2021 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• The Karur Polytechnic College

  Diploma in Textile Technology

  1995 — 1998

• Bharathiyar University

  Bsc Costume Design & Fashion

  2004 — 2007