Rima Mishra

About Rima Mishra

Entrepreneur, celebrity stylist, and founder of Media Tribe — where brands, creators, and…

Experience

1. Senior Merchandise Manager

   Krishna Beads Industries Kbi

   Jan 2017 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Strategic merchandise management professional driving operational excellence and client satisfaction across international fashion and footwear markets. Expertise in end-to-end supply chain optimization, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration with global brands.Key Responsibilities & AchievementsOperations & Quality Management:Execute comprehensive quality assurance protocols including warehouse inspections, production oversight, and roving quality checks to ensure 100% dispatch readinessManage brand complaint resolution by coordinating repair/rectification processes with production teams, maintaining high client satisfaction ratesOptimize production planning to meet delivery timelines while maintaining quality standards across multiple product categoriesStrategic Partnerships & Business Development:Cultivate relationships with premium global brands including Steve Madden, Iconic, Rapsodia, InWear, OVS/UPIM, and Cracker BarrelLead buyer relationship management by accompanying clients on manufacturer visits to showcase production capabilities and build trustDrive new business acquisition through targeted pitching strategies, analyzing client websites and product categories to align offeringsVendor & Supply Chain Excellence:Develop and maintain extensive vendor networks for local and international suppliers, specializing in footwear accessories and materialsNegotiate strategic partnerships to optimize costs while maintaining quality and delivery standardsOversee product development and sampling processes to accelerate time-to-market for new collectionsPortfolio Management: Successfully managing merchandise operations for 12+ international brands across fashion, footwear, and lifestyle categories, ensuring seamless coordination between factories, buyers, and stakeholders.Core Competencies: Supply Chain Management | Vendor Relations | Quality Assurance | Product Development | International Trade | Client Relationship Management

Education

• Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University, Kanpur

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematics and Chemistry

  2010 — 2013

• Footwear Design & Developement Institute

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Footwear designing & Production management

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Market Research
• Microsoft Word
• Product Development
• Supplier Negotiation
• Import/Export Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Photography
• Marketing Communications
• Quality Control
• Footwear
• Social Media Marketing
• Purchase Management
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Footwear Merchandiser
• Merchandising
• Brand Awareness
• Export Documentation
• Marketing
• Dance Education
• Online Advertising
• Purchase Orders
• Supplier Quality Management
• Online Marketing
• Event Photography
• Marketing Strategy
• Travel Photography
• Data Analysis
• Supplier Sourcing
• Export
• Customer Service
• Digital Marketing
• Invoice Finance
• Science
• Sourcing
• Performance Management