E-Commerce Planner | UNIQLO                                                            April 2017 - Present   New York, US

• Create department and class pre-season sales, GM, and inventory plans for e-commerce that align to company budget targets and overall Uniqlo USA strategy 
  
• Forecast in-season financial metrics and inventories on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis and recap and analyze actual key financial metrics as it results to plan and LY and present periodically to management and team
• Rationalize top line buy strategy and create allocation/replenishment plan for the online that supports sales forecast, margin, receipt flows, end-of-life-strategies and future orders along with managing open-to-buy(OTB)
  
• Perform and present detailed analysis on collaboration & new launches and synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings on merchandising/inventory wins and missed opportunities for each, along with an action plan for the future
• Identify potential inventory liabilities and take action to maintain inventory targets, weeks on hand and make proposals on markdowns, promotions and transfers to stores
  
• Work closely with site and digital marketing teams and provide valuable inputs on marketing strategy based on buy
  
• Ensuring enhanced customer experience on site by reducing missing SKU% online & optimizing size/color ratio by partnering with allocations/replenishment teams
• Liaison with the logistics department/distribution centre on controlling inbound/outbound budgets and costs

Account Executive & Product Development - Handbags|TADASHI SHOJI       Sept 2016 –Mar 2017  New York, US

• Developed and launched the domestic and international merchandising strategy for the new leather handbag line based on trends, competitor analysis and market opportunities 
• Created and developed assortment plans that enable the creation of core and fashion offering with the right blend of key categories, styles, pricing and aesthetic based on the target customer 
• Managed negotiations and approvals related to merchandising, sourcing and production of handbags
• Established strategic partnerships with prominent retailers including department and specialty stores 

Associate Buyer | HOLT RENFREW                                                                        Feb 2015 -May 2016       Toronto, Canada

• Contributed to the YoY sales increase of 37% and gross margin increase of 18% for the womenswear off priced division 
• Tracked and analyzed merchandise sales, sell through, seasonal brand performance & OTB for weekly/monthly reporting for senior management 
• Prepared forecasted receipts in a synthesized manner to draw quantitative and qualitative implications on sales and recommended replenishment, inventory flow as well identified slow sellers 
• Attended market appointments and selected assortment (depth, range, size and quantity) based on past sales trend analysis as well as prepared orders, pricing and allocations of merchandise 
• Supported the buying department in driving overall performance of the womenswear department and proposed ways to react to business needs by monitoring factors like markdowns, sales growth& gross margin that impact profitability

(Canadian chain of department stores specializing in an array of luxury brands, part of Selfridge's group)

Business Head |BADASSAB GROUP                                                                             July 2012 –Jan 2014

Mumbai, India

• Responsible for growing sales of the bespoke and corporate attire divisions by an average of 27%in first 2 quarters
• Managed marketing, sales& retail operations for franchised Italian brands –Brioni & Narancamicie for India resulting in 4% & 13% growth in seasonal-to-date sales over previous year for the brands respectively 
• Conceptualized, designed and implemented the launch of the brand’s fashion and lifestyle e-commerce brand –‘Koecsh’ 
• Reduced operational expenses of the corporate attire division by 16% over 8 months through better negotiations and improved inventory management
• Liaised with and managed key accounts like the Oberoi, Sofitel, The Westin & JW Marriott for corporate attire

Head - Extensions & Merchandising|HIDESIGN                                                Sept 2011 – Jun 2012

Pondicherry, India