Arun N.V. has over 15 years of experience in merchandising and buying roles for fashion brands. He currently works as an Associate Buyer and Senior Merchandiser for Myntra Design handling men's knit and woven segments. Previously he held merchandising roles at Golden Seam, Top-Notch Fashions, and Karle Groups where he was responsible for order management, product development, quality control, and meeting production timelines. Arun has a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design and proficiency in MS Office, CAD, and design software.
Highly organized and efficient person, with a thorough and precise approach to sales, which has produced excellent results to date. Able to manage own time effectively, and prioritize workload. Experienced at working to tight deadlines and under considerable pressure. Friendly and approachable with excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
Highly organized and efficient person, with a thorough and precise approach to sales, which has produced excellent results to date. Able to manage own time effectively, and prioritize workload. Experienced at working to tight deadlines and under considerable pressure. Friendly and approachable with excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
1. ARUN NV
#81, 3rd
Main, 3rd
cross, MPM layout, Mallathalli, B’lore - 560056
Phone (Cell): +919886711028 Email: arunven@rediffmail.com
Meticulous, Technical-oriented professional with Bachelors in Fashion Design coupled with
experience in Merchandising for 8years. Have wide exposure in preparing Order management system
and to yield subtle co-ordination between the Vendors and Customers, Representing Buyers. Good
communication skills and Computer Friendly
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATE BUYER AND Sr. MERCHANDISER MYNTRA DESIGEN Pvt. Ltd. April 2014 till date
Currently working as Associate Buyer / Sr.Merchandiser for one of the Italian Brand Roadster and its
Premier brand “RDSTR” and reporting to AVP, handling the Knits and Woven Men’s segments
with the products like Bottoms, Tops and Jacket.
Sr. MERCHANDISER – Golden Seam Pvt Ltd. May 2010 to Mach
2014
Worked as Sr.Merchandiser and leading team, reporting to General Manager, handling the Buyers
Being Human, handling the Woven Men’s and women’s segments with the products like Bottom
wear and Jacket.
Forms, Reports &
Documents
Critical Path Chart
Production follow up
Shipment documentation process
Regular Routines Price/ Costing Negotiation
Follow up with factory on daily basis
Follow up with buyer on daily basis
Involve for Buyer’s approvals on size sets to production completion,
as per Buyer’s tech pack requirements.
QA tech file generation for the inspection activities
Pre-production Meeting Schedules at factory
Final Inspection Schedules as per given timelines
MERCHANDISER – Top-Notch Fashion Pvt Ltd. Oct 2007 to April
2010
TOP-NOTCH FASHIONS Pvt Ltd., is one of the leading European Buying agents in India on quality
garments for international markets, strive to meet the needs and expectations of the Customers
through a proactive approach. Worked as the Merchandiser for the Bjorn Borg / M’Braze /
Protest, handling the Knits and woven, ladies and girls segments with the products like Top wear
etc.
2. Key functional areas include:
Order Confirmation Price/ Costing Negotiation
Initial / Photo Shoot Samples to agreed quality & color.
Purchase Order Sheets / Size breakdown Charts
Contract Sheets
Forms, Reports &
Documents
Order Planning and Schedule to the required time lines
Critical Path Reports ( TNA tracking report)
Fabric Summary / Quality particulars Forms
Sampling process like Gold /Green Seal Forms
Sample Sealing Status (weekly) report
Shipment status reports
Regular Routines Follow up with vendor for the Sample and production
Follow up with Buyer
Allocation of Suppliers and Vendors
Fabric Quality /Color approvals (Lab dips & Strike-off’s)
Accessories approvals
Approvals of Fit Samples & Sealer (gold & green) Samples
Embroidery / Print strike-off’s & Wash approvals
Internal Quality Check
Karle Groups, the Quality Management Company is known to have the fastest growth in the garment export
industry in Bangalore. Worked as the Merchandiser for Nike and Old Navy division, handled for Men’s and
Ladies division.
Key functional areas include:
MERCHANDISER for Product development – Karle Groups June 2005 to Sep
2007
Order Confirmation New product development
Initial proto samples for fabric & style specifications.
Presentation samples to agreed quality & colors for price & order
confirmation.
Order confirmation Sheets / Summary Purchase Orders / Destination
Purchase Orders
3. EDUCATION
B.Sc Fashions Design
Bachelor of commerce
COMPUTER PROFECIENCY
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS DOS, CorelDraw Version 11,12, Photoshop, CAD
Skills profiles
Creative ability, Inquisitive mindset, Technical background, Effective communication
Self-confidence, Organized and methodological towards work
Quick grasping power
Personal Details
Name : Arun. N.V
Father’s Name : Venkatesh N.H
Date of Birth : 10-06-1980
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil and Tulu
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Regular Routines Follow up with buyer
Accessories procurement & approval
Involve from product development (proto types) to SMS completion, as per
buyer’s tech pack requirements
Review process on all stages samples to support with technical feasibilities
Embroidery/ Print strike-off’s, Wash & Shade lot approvals
Internal Quality reviews and co-ordination
Two months in house training at Texport Overseas
About Quality Control, Merchandising and Product development.
April - May 2005