Pandiyan Ramalingam is seeking a position as a retail buyer with over 7 years of experience in menswear merchandising and buying. He has extensive experience in product development, sampling, buying, cost negotiation, vendor management, and sales analysis. Currently he is a buyer for mens formal and casual apparel at Jubilant Retail, where he owns the private label Madison Street line. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology and is proficient in CAD software and merchandising strategies.

1. PANDIYAN RAMALINGAM +917760750355/8884440236
MENS RETAIL BUYER panft19@rediffmail.com
BACHELOR OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
OBJECTIVE:
Looking for a position as Buyer in Retail industries using merchandising and budgeting experience along with
proficiency in buying procedures to orchestrate accumulation techniques
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
 Having more than 7+ years of work experience in Men’s Formals/casuals - Retail & Export industry. 
 Highly potential on various products of Men’s product from fabrics to garment wash stage.
 Trained to the maximum from product development (sampling) to Buying in Men products. 
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 Presently working as Buyer (B& M) for Menswear (Formals & Casuals) in Jubilant Retail. 
 Previously worked as Senior Merchandiser for Men’s & Women’s wear Gokaldas Exports Pvt. Ltd. 
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 Experience in Buying budget plan, Design selection, Merchandise mix, Sourcing & Buying, Cost
negotiation, Vendor management, Sales analysis, Promotion plan, Cost effective inventory plan,
Merchandising strategies & activities. 
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 To work in a great team, sharing the spirit and knowledge of the team, motivating the team at times
and getting inspired by the team. 
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
2003-2007: B. Tech in Fashion Technology with 76% (First Class) from ANNA UNIVERSITY
(KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGHY)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. JUBILANT RETAIL, Bangalore.
Period : April 2013 to till date.
Position : Buyer (Apparels- Men’s Formal & Casuals)
Product : Formal shirt & Trouser, chinos, Casual shirt, Trousers, Denim, Tees
Job Responsibility:
Complete ownership for private label “Madison Street” in Buying & Merchandising
Buying budget plan & option/Range plan for the category/sub category
Build and fortify a robust business model to identify business opportunity within category
Benchmarking and product pricing against Brand /category strategy
Merchandise research & keep abreast of the latest trends in buying
Vendor selection, Merchandise selection, price negotiation & order finalization
Identifying Top sellers & slow movers and update offers as per requirement
Track, Monitor on GMROF, MSPD, SSPD within the category
Follow the ageing & carry forwarding to liquidation
Layout holistic process improvement to increase operational efficiencies
Sorting out production related issues & involvement in approvals
Keen follow up on PO and order fill rates
Tracking orders for timely deliveries to stores
Cost effective inventory management of all products
Maintain Minimum Margins at EOSS
Analyzing product sales & STR, submitting report to category head
Use business intelligence to forecast product penetration based on seasonality/festivity
Drive program to maximize sales by retails.

2. Job Responsibility: (EXTERNAL BRANDS)
Plan, develop and execute strategic launch plans for new brands-OR/SOR
Responsible for Category & Price Range selection
Work on Margins & Maintain at EOSS
Ensuring required Brand Freshness/Promotions on floor
Monitoring SPSPD (sales per sqft per day)
Monitoring & updating the sales/ inventory details to Brands.
Ensure on time replenishment on stocks.
Ensure the payments done as per TOT.
External Brands : Levis, Duke, Oxymberq, Solemio, Fitz, Fabric sets & local brands.
Reporting: To Category Head.
2. GOKALDS EXPORTS Pvt Ltd, Bangalore.
Period : March 2010 to Jan 2013.
Position : Senior Merchandiser.
Buyer Handled : Levis
Product : Men’s & Women’s Casual shirts & Jackets
Job Responsibility:
Product Development & Bulk
Customer focused & Trend forecasting
Costing & Negotiation
Sample Sealing & Order booking
Lead & Direct development & bulk team
Indentify material and construction
Risk Assessment & Quality Test
Control effective consumption & Markers
Embellishments/Print /Garment Processes & Approvals
Strong follow ups & deliveries
Manage Planning/ Production/Inspection & shipments
Reporting: Reporting to General Manager
3. CAMELLIA CLOTHING Pvt Ltd, Bangalore.
Period : August 2008 to Jan 2010
Position : Merchandiser (Men’s Formal & Casual Wear).
Buyer Handled : Van Hesuen, V-dot, Max, Reliance Retails, Code, Delure
Product handled : Men’s Formal Shirts & Party shirts
Job Responsibility:
Season fabric & trims research, seasonal sample development, costing for new developed samples
and conformation, time & action chart for confirmed orders, BOM preparation & ordering required woven,
knits & denim fabrics and accessories, sealer sample development as per comments, organizing production
related meetings, interaction with buyer, day to day correspondence with production units & order follow-
up till shipment.
Reporting: Reporting to GM- merchandising.
4. Gartex Export Pvt Ltd(Tirupur).
Period : Jun 2007 – May 2008
Position : Merchandiser (Men’s & Kid’s wear).
Buyer Handled : Disney & Peter England

3. Job Responsibility:
Initial samples development as per tech-pack, yarn calculation & ordering yarn as per
requirement, fabric working & order to fabric supplier, knitting & dyeing rates confirmation to process
the order, trim chart (BOM) preparation & follow-up, SMS, pre-production & size set samples
development, interaction with buyer, day to day correspondence with production units & order follow-
up till shipment.
Reporting: Reporting to Merchandising Manager.
PROJECTS:
Projects at Jubilant Retail:
Developed new private label "Madison Street" for Men’s wear
Developed key vendors suitable for Hypermarket quantity & price points
Projects at Gokaldas Exports Pvt. Ltd:
Standardise the process for Product Development.
Projects as Student:
Colouring system for Embroidery Machine –Fabricated machine for RFD thread which can be attached
with Multi headed embroidery machine through which multiple colours can be achieved instantly
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Won award for Designing Desi Girl’s Garments.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:
Computer Awareness:
Windows, Microsoft office- Good at excel, PowerPoint, word & access.
Areas of Strength (Traits / Qualities / Performance Areas):
Hobbies: GYM , Reading Books & updating trends.
Certificate: “Lectra” CAD Software
Languages: English, Tamil, Kannada & Hindi (with little difficult to speak).
Skills: 1. Creative, Innovative thinking & problem solving.
2. Learning skills, Strategies, positive attitude towards work & Leadership Qualities.
3. Self-confidence, Self discipline & Self Management.
4. Ability to work without supervision.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Father Name : R. Ramalingam
Sex : Male
Date of Birth : 20
th
october1984
Permanent Address : #c2-111 Trinity apartment, Narayapura cross, Bangalore-67
Declaration:
I consider myself familiar with Textile and Apparel technology aspects. I am also confident of
my ability to work in a team. I affirm that the details above mentioned are true to the best of my knowledge.
Place: Bangalore.
Date: Pandiyan Ramalingam