Shailesh Bajpai is a senior management professional with over 18 years of experience in sourcing, visual merchandising, vendor development, quality assurance, and reporting. He has expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and visual merchandising. Bajpai is seeking a challenging role in sourcing, visual merchandising, or vendor development with a reputable organization.

1. SHAILESH BAJPAIMobile: +91 9356434801, 7827096405,E-Mail: bsshailesh@yahoo.com
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Sourcing ~ Visual Merchandising ~ Vendor Development ~ Quality Assurance ~ Reporting & Documentation
A dedicated analyst, proficient in running successful method-oriented operations & taking initiatives for business excellence
through process improvement
Seeking challenging assignments in Sourcing / Visual Merchandising / Vendor Development with an organization of repute
PROFILE SUMMARY
• Diploma in Knitting & Fashion Designing almost 18 years of experience in:
Sourcing Visual Merchandising Vendor Development
Category Management Quality Assurance Reporting & Documentation
• Established credibility in spearheading sourcing plans / strategies and vendor identification / development with focus
on strengthening effectiveness
• Recognized for outstanding business communication skills, efficient in collaborating with the key decision makers of the
organization and achieving consistent success
• Expertise in implementing best practices, adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines &
multiple deliverables
• Proficient in effectively managing merchandising operations involving requirement analysis, production, dispatch and
liaison to ensure on time achievement of organizational targets
• Adept in analyzing market trends in terms of features & benefits and ensuring quality as per buyer’s standards
• Gained experience in identifying & developing alternate vendor source for achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials
• Skilled in implementing cost reduction measures to achieve savings in terms of material procurement & in-house processing
• Sound technical knowledge & competence in creativity, imagination & ability to visualize the final product
• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Sourcing
• Ensuring involvement of sourcing personal / suppliers to new product development and localization projects; developing
alternate sources, avoiding supply risk and assisting in negotiating supply agreements with strategic & critical suppliers
• Developing & executing innovative sourcing policies and procedures helping increase revenues, streamlining workflow
and creating team environment to increase productivity
Vendor Management
• Identifying and developing potential vendors locally & globally for achieving cost effective purchases of Raw Materials,
Finished Goods; eliminating capacity bottlenecks & reduction in delivery time
• Assessing the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as manufacturing capability, quality system,
rejection levels, timely delivery, credit terms, etc.
Visual Merchandising
• Forecasting products/ fashion items for future; responsible for raw-materials sourcing planning for smooth continuous
running of production; monitoring the implementation of time & action planning
• Overseeing visualization of business with clients; planning for maximum utilization of inventory & man-power throughout

2. whole year
• Handling sales promotional activities as a part of brand building & market development effort through promotional
schemes & methods
• Evaluating shrinkage, implementing effective merchandising techniques and customer service
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Since Nov’14 Duke Fashions (India) Ltd., Ludhiana – Category Head (Woollen Division)
Role:
• Responsible for Sweater, Thermal & different accessories categories viz. Socks, Shawl, Stole, Mufflers, Caps, etc.
• Handling more than 50 different categories Vendors.
• Responsible for growth of all categories assigned for Men, Women, Kids & Boys.
• Planning full range accordingly season & negotiating for price & mark-up in every category & products for business
development.
Highlights:
• Implemented different planning practice system on ERP for different reports generations required for best results &
Management.
• Directly report to Chairman as well Directors of Group.
Jan’14 – Oct’14 Cantabil Retail India Ltd., New Delhi - Knit – Merchandiser (Sourcing)
Role:
• Responsible for merchandising /sourcing of garments in both men & women category
• Overseeing the negotiation of price among different vendors on basis of win-win attitude
• Ensuring quality, deliveries & planning of different categories handled
• Making full range of different categories/sub-categories for future seasons
• Tracking after sales / response of merchandise in every season for future planning
• Accountable for vendor development against merchandise requirement
Highlights:
• Deftly improved in quality standard & delivery schedule of merchandise
• Successfully achieved best price negotiations
• Played a vital role in creating awareness among vendors for product development & quality by advising them with good
practices, fashion forecast, visualization & exact brand requirements
Jun’11 – Dec’13 Big Bang Mercantile Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana as Sr. Merchandiser (Marketing)
Big Bang Mercantile Pvt. Ltd. is a company of Cheema Group; with corporate office in Chandigarh. The company is established to
diversify group business in Garment Industry
Role:
• Oversaw buyers/clients as per company's specializations for products manufactured
• Managed negotiation for price with buyers & suppliers of raw material
• Assisted in-house team related to buyers exact requirement and quality standard required thereof for the growth of
company's business with concerned Client
• Updated client with In-house current specialization on regular intervals
Highlights:
• Deftly made company products export to USA
• Skillfully introduced some good renowned domestic brands
Jul’10 – Jun’11 Jain Udhay International Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana as Q.A. Head
Vendors Handled: Sriyansh Knitters, Suvidha Nahar Exports, J.K. Knitwears, Ess Ess Enterprises, Jasko Industries, R.A.
Fashions, Shama Fashions, Wraps & Ripples, Sangam Garments, Honey Yarns & J T C Knitwears Pvt. Ltd.
Role:

3. • Carried out inspections of products outsourced
• Monitored the implementation of quality practices from initial to final process among vendors
Highlight:
• Played a vital role in improving quality standard of products & increase in awareness for quality among all manufacturing
workers
Sep’03–Jun’10 Wrap Knits Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi as Merchandiser
Vendor Handled: Nagesh Knitwear, Eveline International, Teeknits, Goyal Knitwear, Bhagat Exports, Greatways, Nagesh
Hosiery & Exports, Nagesh Exclusive, Nagesh Classic, NRS, Oak Apparels, and Versatile Enterprises etc to meet the
requirements of valuable customers viz. Compotoir Des Cotonniers, Lee Cooper, Element, Du Pareil Au Mémé, Oxbow,
Compagnie De Californie, Denim 575, Sapasousakas, Gerard Darel, DDP, Le Chameau, Lafuma, Ober, Sun Valley, Gabble &
Wolsh, Redsand, La Piste, Ripcurl, HIC, GSA Salmon, Baina, Les Triples, Gout, Le cap, LPJ, Laurent Carrer and Space Fashion
Role:
• Managed merchandise for different buyers and vendors
• Oversaw negotiation of prices among Vendors with Buyers on the basis of Win - Win attitude
• Tracked vendors for development of samples from proto to later stages
• Rendered feedback for new developments to Vendors / Top Management / Clients so as to utilize vendor maximum on the
basis of Vendor’s technical and commercial capability
• Supervised and controlled production activities to meet quality, order specifications as per T.N.A.
• Provided regular reports and status related to production, deliveries and quality problems to Buyers
Highlights:
• Successfully increased awareness for quality standards & system implementation among vendors
• Played a vital role in establishing entire infrastructure for Ludhiana office
Jul’01 – Aug’03 Creative Line International Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana as Merchandiser-cum-Manager
Highlights:
• Managed the visualization of colour range, different yarn blends, up-coming new developments etc. & updated accordingly
current Indian Domestic Knitwear Market
• Rectified all garment making problems & bottlenecks that arise during actual production at any stage, with the help of
regular discussions with the technical people
• Involved in the setup of infrastructure for an export unit of Creative Line International Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana (Punjab)
• Monitored the implementation of the whole production team / machinery for approximate start-up production of 15000
Sweaters per month
Mar’99 – Jun’01 Hind Hosiery Mills, Ludhiana as Merchandiser
Highlights:
• Holds the distinction of accelerating the growth of annual business with increased profits
• Played a vital role coordinating with the top management, Sub-units and QA Team for T.N.A. & minimizing wastage
• Successfully applied T.N.A. by following merchandise from basic:
o Proto, Costing of Sample & Salesman / Commercial Samples
o Order Achievement & Ordering accessories
o Distribution of Order to Sub-units
o Controlling Quality & Wastage & Order Execution
Jan’98 – Feb’99 Scott Industries Ltd., Ludhiana as Fabric Merchandiser
Highlights:
• Resourcefully increased growth of Fabric Department as an Individual Unit
• Played a vital role in managing basic visualization of running trends, fabrics, blends, textures, finishes, colors etc. &
updating the production team accordingly
• Skilfully conducted troubleshooting of any technical problem in Fabric Department by constant tracking of Fabric at
different stages including:
o Basic Yarn Stage, Yarn Dyeing & Knitting
o Shearing, Dyeing, Washing & Shearing

4. o Raising & Calendar / Compaction
TRAININGS ATTENDED
• Mayfair Fabrics, Ludhiana of 6 months in 1997
o Basic Circular Knitting Machines like Single Jersey 4-Track, Double Jersey Jacquard, Double Jersey Interlock, Terry,
Fleece, etc. of Mayer & Cie (Germany) & Jumberica (Italy) Make
• Joy Hosiery Mills, Ludhiana of 15 days in 1997
o Protti – Computerized flat knits machine (5gg) – Italy Make
• Alisha Fabrics, Ludhiana of 15 days in 1997
o Local Make Coarse Gauge Circular Knitting Machines like Single & Double Jersey, and different pattern-wheel Jacquard
• Nimbus, Ludhiana of 15 days in 1997
o Local Make Coarse Gauge Warp knitting Rachel Machines
IT SKILLS
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Corel Draw, Paint Brush, Internet Applications, Outlook Express
EDUCATION
• Diploma in Knitting Technology from Punjab Technical Board, Mohali in 1997
• Diploma in Fashion Designing from Punjab Industry Department, Mohali in 1997
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 22nd
July 1976
Permanent Address 1: Plot – 14, Akash Nagar, near Dhasna Railway crossing, Indergarhi, Ghaziabad-201015 (U.P.)
Permanent Address 2: Plot -144, Amrit Colony, Hambhra Road, Ludhiana - 141008, (Punjab)
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Punjabi