1. R.SARAVANAKUMAR MOBILE NO : +91 9538830960
E-MAIL : r_saravana008@yahoo.com
no.3, 3rd cross, Krishnappa layout, Shampura new extn, Arabic college post, Bangalore - 560045.
CAREEER OBJECTIVE: Looking for a challenging and enterprising assignment in the apparel industry where
my qualification and skills would mutually benefit the organization and self. An organization which would help
me to enhance my knowledge and experience in the domain involved and allow me scope for upward mobility in
the industry.
SYNOPSIS:
 A self-motivated professional with above 11 years of experience in apparel industry encompass in
product development, Production planning, Quality Control & Assurance, Marketing, Merchandising,
Buying & Selling, Client servicing and Key Account Management (Knits & Wovens).
 A wholesome understanding from raw material to a final product with immense knowledge of various
processes involved.
 A detailed knowledge about product development, pricing & costing among knits & wovens.
 An effective communicator with good presentation and negotiation skills and abilities in business
partnerships with buyers & suppliers and a good team player.
 Rich experience in managing all aspects of Export / Import operation.
 Spearheading complete operations includes Budgeting, Finance management, Planning, Production,
Merchandising, Quality, and Administration.
 Good relationship management skills.
 Strong interpersonal skills.
 Possess strong numeric and analytical capability.
 Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
 Ability to work well under deadlines and extreme pressure.
 Ability to think and react in high-energy, fast paced environment.
Having the combination of these factors, I feel confident that I would quickly be considered as a
contributing and vital member of your company. I am employee who offers exceptional innovative ideas about
Research, Product development, Marketing & Merchandising, Manufacturing, Technical problem solving
experience, Production planning, buyer satisfaction and overall management. Additionally, I enjoy exceeding
expected goals through Turn over, Profit, & effective project management.
I welcome the opportunity to meet with you or representative of your organization to discuss further. I have
enclosed my resume to give you a comprehensive account of my qualifications. Thank you for your time and
consideration, and I look forward to speak with you.
Sincerely,
SARAVANA KUMAR

2. EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Ø Diploma in Textile Technology, from K.L.N Polytechnic College, Madurai (1997 - 2000).
Ø Bachelor of Technology, Textile Technology, from R.V.S College of Engineering & Technology, Affiliated to
Anna University (2002 – 2005).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mac & Sally fashions Pvt.Ltd.Bangalore - Working as Merchandising Manager (Aug’2012 to till
date)
Job Profile
 Spearheading complete operations includes Budgeting, Finance management, Planning, Production,
Merchandising, Quality, and Administration.
 Identifying overseas market segments for business development potential and cultivating relationship
management with high value clients for enhancing the level of order generation.
 Interfacing between buyers and manufacturers for facilitating smooth order execution and handling the
entire business cycle from quotation to shipping.
 Evaluating and assessing vendors on parameters relating to capability, cost, quality, and delivery.
 Planning and implementing process & audits at vendor's end.
 Proven abilities in developing a credible range of products, sourcing new products, and reviewing existing
merchandise.
 Monitoring overall production with scheduled correspondence with Suppliers. Reviewing productivity of
multiple suppliers of product lines.
 Team Management: Monitor the team performance, Motivating the team and Train the team with the
customer needs, specifications, design targets, Development process, Quality standards, techniques and
tools to support task performance.
 Directly responsible for every aspect of all the projects from conception through completion.
 Responsible for retail brand creation and development and presenting / negotiating with E-com companies.
M/S Fifth Avenue Sourcing Pvt Ltd., Bangalore – Worked as Senior Merchandiser (Mar’2007 to
Aug’2012)
Job Profile
 Dealt with reputed brands that include Calvin Klein (Europe), Replay, Studio Rundholz, Rockford, Samsung.
 Order placing & Delivery closure with the Suppliers and customer.
 Costing negotiation and closure with the Suppliers and customer.
 Working with vendor on TNA to ensure on time delivery of the shipment.
 Trims sourcing with nominated supplier and follow up for on time delivery of the same to the vendor to
take up for production.
 Identifying client requirements and specifications, obtaining approval for production sample and conduct
price negotiations to firm up the orders.
 Monitoring quality standards for incoming fabric and garments made, ensuring stringent adherence to
quality standards, norms, and practices.
 Fabric knit down, lab dip, artwork & strike off approvals before production.
 Bulk fabric / shade band / wash standard approvals before production.
 TOP sample approvals before releasing the shipment.
 Shipment vessel planning with logistics for timely merchandise activities.
 Communication with quality team about the production quality and get involve in sorting out the issues.
 Production planning with vendor to meet delivery date.
 Involve in the pre-production activities along with QA team / vendor to make them understand about
product requirement.
 Communication with customer about costing, delivery and new product developments.
 Activities includes Product Development, Creating innovative designs, Sourcing, &Costing
 Follow up of the FPT & GPT report to ensure all parameters are meeting customer requirements before
take up for production.

3. M/S SHAHI EXPORTS Pvt Ltd., Bangalore - Worked as Merchandiser (Aug’2005 to Mar’2007)
Job Profile
 Dealt with reputed brand GAP, with more than 2lakh pcs per season with styles involved Pigment Dyed,
Suede S/J’s, Waffle, Brushed I/locks, over dyed Pique, Feeder stripes, and Auto stripes of knitted Fabrics. .
 Direct Communication with the customers for the smooth flow of orders where involved in Sampling,
Costing & Production related issues for meeting the Targets.
 Working through ERP a Movex Software for the entire process flow of orders
 Costing of Styles and advising the Cost break ups.
 Preparing Time & Action plan once the order is confirmed.
 Trims Ordering and negotiating with the local and import suppliers for all the trims finalization.
 Organizing Production meeting and advising line Plan to buyer based on the order qtys and the delivery
dates.
 Ensuring Pre-production activities are well managed which involved Fits, PP, Sealer, Top’s& Trim cards are
approved.
 Closely follow ups for FPT and GPT’s and ensuring that it meets with the buyer standards.
M/S TWINKLE FASHIONS, Tirupur - Worked as Merchandiser (Jul’2000 to Mar’2002)
Job Profile
 Sample Follow-up from new development to P.P. stage (I.e. Yarn to Garment making)
 To respect the T & A and to close all the approvals within a given period of 30 days
 File H/o to the Production team with relevant information
 Technical support to production team
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Father’s name : P.Ramakrishnan
D.O.B : 04 - June - 1979
Marital Status : Married
Sex : Male
Nationality : Indian
Passport No : K4027615
Language known : English (Write & Speak), Tamil (Write & Speak), Hindi, Kannada (Speak)
IT Exposure : Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powepoint), Corel draw and Adobe Photoshop.
Hobbies : Adventure trekking, Badmitton, Cricket, Chess, Music, Movies.
Permanent Address : No. 22, Old Natham road, P & T Nagar, Madurai – 625017
Tamil nadu, INDIA.
Temporary Address : No.3, 3rd cross, Krishnappa layout, Shampura new extn, Arabic college Post,
Bangalore – 560045
E-mail : r_saravana008@yahoo.com
Declaration:
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Yours Sincerely,
(SARAVANA KUMAR. R)