1. NEHA BHANDARI
Email: bhandari.neha.1985@gmail.com
Address: Tower 2, Flat 604, Uniworld Gardens, Sector 47, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana 122001
Ph: +91-7838893678, 0124-4119777
Career Objective
To offer my capabilities in a globally reputed organization that understands the need of the hour in
fashion industry - competitive prices, lead time and quality
Career Summary
• 8 years of experience in the field of Merchandising & Product Development
• An impressive track record of client satisfaction and timely project delivery within stipulated
budget
• Proficient in handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• In-depth knowledge of developing samples according to buyers TechPack
• Extensive understanding of Planning and Co-ordination activities with Buyers
• Competent in producing Cost Sheets and TNA Plans
• Products Handled - Dresses, Skirts, Blouses, Camisoles, Shirts, Scarves
• Fabrics Handled - Poplin, Cambric, Voile, Yarn Dyed / Print, Linen and blend, Cotton Silk,
Polyester, Viscose, Georgette etc
• Received Ex-gratia bonus from Impulse International Pvt. Ltd for FY 2008-2011
• Awarded the certificate of appreciation for my work at Orient Craft Ltd, for successful
completion of on-time shipping for all season’s i.e.Holiday’06, Spring’07, Summer’07 and Fall’07
with Gap
Professional Experience
Pret Collections (Export House) – Nodia, Uttar Pradesh May 2012 – February 2015
Senior Merchandiser – Animale
Pret Collections is a renowned apparel exporting company in India with annual turnover worth 12 Crore
and handles clients like Animale, Guess, Pantaloons, Fairly etc.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Timely delivery of production styles, along with product development and sampling
2. • Handling account from order stage to shipment; including sampling, sourcing, approvals and final
inspection
• Focused on anticipating and meeting the needs of the buyer and on developing strong working
relationship with suppliers
• Ordering & Follow-ups of Raw materials i.e. Fabrics, Trims etc to get it in-house on time
• To work on all costing activities and TNA
• Working closely with other departments for timely order completion (Quality, Production &
Documentation)
• Responsible for carrying out Inspections and tracking production operations to ensure timely
accomplishment of production targets
• Coordinating and following up with the designers on the developing range of product
• Maintaining a healthy relationship and successful service levels throughout the supply chain by
using effective planning/ monitoring and analysis tools
Impulse International Pvt. Ltd. (Buying Agency) - Gurgaon, Haryana June 2008 – October 2010
Merchandiser & Product Development - Esprit Women’s Casual Line
Impulse International is a leading buying house with turnover worth 166 million USD and handles clients
like Esprit, Next, Debenhams
Roles and Responsibilities:
• To clearly understand the customers business and product requirements
• Facilitating smooth working of the design and development process
• Provide guidance and direction to the suppliers and maintain a tight control over the activities to
ensure a smooth functioning of operations
• Costing of the styles and negotiation with factories
• Responsible for quoting final FOB to buyer with appropriate margin
• Coordinating with buyers regarding the technical & production related aspects of an order &
obtaining clarifications as and when required
• Entering all details of the style in ABAMS software and placing orders to vendors
• Regular follow up on fabrics and trims status with vendors to ensure timely delivery at factory
• Responsible for procuring style wise reconciliation reports for fabric & trims
• Making TNA as per the buyer’s requirement & confirming delivery dates
• Monitoring the TNA of all vendors and raising alerts if planned dates are not being met
Orient Craft Ltd., (Export House) - Gurgaon, Haryana January 2006 – March 2008
Merchandiser - GAP & Next Kids
Roles and Responsibility
• Timely delivery of production and sampling merchandising activities from development to
shipment
• Ordering all fabrics and trims for sampling and production both
• Co-ordinating with buying agency on fabrics, trims for sampling and production activities
• Maintaining Sampling & Production files
• Conducting pre-production meeting with production team and buying office
• Dealing with the suppliers
3. Academic Qualification
• Professional Qualification - 2 years Diploma in Fashion Designing from South Delhi Polytechnic
for Women, Delhi, 2005
• B.Com (Pass Course) from Delhi University
• Higher Secondary from Manav Sthali School, Delhi, 2003
Computer Skills
• Working knowledge of ABAMS and ERP software
• Fully competent with all aspects of Microsoft Office, with extensive knowledge of Microsoft
Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Well versed with design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw
Personal Details
• DOB: 21st
December, 1985
• Languages Known: English and Hindi
References available on request