1. Nikita Sahni
M-1403, Prateek Wisteria Apartments
Sector-77, Noida, 201301
Phone-+918826392128
Email- Nikita.fddi@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position in fashion and retail industry to utilize my skills and abilities, with
professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Retail Merchandise Planning, Category Management and E-Commerce.
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SNAPDEAL (OCTOBER ,2014- JULY,2016)
KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISING –NORTH
Vendor management, Business development, inventory planning, Procurement,
increasing supplier base for Marketplace and managing Supplier relationships for
different categories.
Sales analysis of the different products on the weekly, monthly and quarterly basis,
analyze the trends and forecasting demand.
To deal with vendors / Brands to ensure right selection of range and design, and to
decide merchandise financial plans, stock and dispatch timelines.
Responsible for market research on price data, product movement, competition
pricing, product bundling, etc.
Analyzing the business: Complete deep dive analysis, periodic reviews of seller
performance and provide routine executive-level reporting on the seller’s current
business and future opportunities. Publish recommendations and action plans based on
data.
Interact and coordinate with marketing, category, logistics team and other support
functions to provide a seamless selling experience for sellers
Handling competition strategies and execution of counter strategies and plans
Launching of new products, Plan and Implement activities to create consumer awareness
about the products.
EOSS and liquidation planning
2. BAGSKART.COM (OCTOBER,2013- SEPTEMBER,2014)
ACCOUNT MANAGER - FASHION CATEGORY (BAGS AND LUGGAGE)
New brand tie ups and maintaining existing profiles of brands in the system.
Ensure profitability of the brand & business generated from the brand.
Responsible for increasing assortment of different sub-categories like Handbags,
backpacks, Wallets, Luggage etc.
Drive seller relations through inventory planning, managing margins and assortment.
Plan and execute promotion activities in line with category/festive promotions.
Measure key metrics and maintain sales data and to optimize sales across sellers.
Ensure Vendor SLAs are adhered with timely shipment to the customer.
YEBHI.COM (MAY,2011 -SEPTEMBER-2013
SR. BUYER-PRIVATE LABELS - FASHION CATEGORY (WOMEN FOOTWEAR AND
ACCESSORIES)
Managing Inventory for the entire international Buy sourcing from China and Thailand.
Created potential in categories like Footwear & Handbags with MoM growth of 10%.
Handling over more 5 major Private labels and developed new labels for women
footwear category
Widely acknowledged expert in complete merchandising activities including financial
planning, in-season & forward forecasting & budget management, OTB Management and
Inventory Optimization.
Got vast exposure to wholesale markets of China and Thailand.
IMPRINTS RETAIL PVT LTD(MAY,2011-APRIL2013)
ASST. BUYER-WOMEN FOOTWEAR
Season Assortment Planning for sub categories for Women footwear Category.
Modular Planning & Category Development.
Promo’s & Discount to run at store level.
Stretch Target Sales & Margins.
Target Market: Mid, Mass & Fashion.
DIAMOND PRODUCTS(MAY,2010- MAY,2011)
MERCHANDISER
Looking after Key Brands – Bata and Pantaloons, Spalding, Converse, Big bazaar
(inhouse).
Develop the samples and generate the order for the company.
Ensure the proper quality dispatched from production and should be delivered to the
buyer with timelines.
3. Prepare the proper track of development, production and payment for proper flow of
business.
KEY STRENGHTS/CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Online Retail category development of Footwear & Handbags and accessories.
Range Planning & Assortment Management Creativity, strategy and strong decision
making.
Private Brand Development.
Negotiations, product knowledge and sourcing.
Competition Mapping, Demographic & Psychographic Analysis.
Promotional Planning & Operational Execution.
Training design, development and execution in Fashion, and Retail.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Retail Merchandise
Planning
Category Management
E-Commerce
EDUCATION
DIPLOMA IN FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGY –FDDI COLLEGE NOIDA, (2006-2009)
12TH
CLASS- SOMERVILLE SCHOOL, NOIDA-CBSE-78%(2006)
10TH
CLASS-BAL BHARATI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA-CSBE-60%(2004)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Father’s Name-Mr.Virender Sahni
Date of Birth-28th
February 1989
Marital Status-Single
Nationality-Indian
Passport Number- J6735437