Rakhee Chadha
Mississauga,Canada
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Attach Forever
06.2020 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of business operations, including sourcing, buying, marketing and product development for a STEM-focused educational company
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, improving supply chain efficiency by 25% and reducing costs by 15%
- Led end-to-end procurement processes, from vendor selection and contract negotiations to inventory management, ensuring high-quality materials for STEM kits
- Directed marketing efforts, driving a 40% increase in sales through targeted campaigns, partnerships, and enhanced digital presence
- Managed cross-functional teams and optimized workflows to enhance operational efficiency and achieve business growth objectives
- Spearheaded the launch of new product lines, resulting in a 30% year-over-year revenue increase
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers and partners, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery.
R&D/ Material Development Head-Knits & Woven
PT. Megaperintis
01.2014 - 02.2019
- Developed and managed a team of cross functional associates including product development, planning, production and merchandising teams
- Each season collaborated closely with development team for fabric sourcing & development/experimentation of new Materials based on the market trends
- Undertook market research to understand the ongoing apparel trends & customer preferences
- Managed a team of Marketing- overseeing all marketing campaigns for the brands, creating marketing strategies/ budgets essential for increasing the business’s sale
- Identified all issues regarding construction, colours and additional processes on fabric like prints, embroidery, washing techniques
- Accordingly communicated with different mills/suppliers to ensure that the fabric is developed under the cost targets without compromising on quality
- Identified Fabric Suppliers and identifying right opportunity to buy it (Through local suppliers/visit fabric fairs in China, Hong Kong)
- Provided technical support to garment technicians and commercial colleagues on technical aspects of the fabric utilization
- Products handled: Menswear Sportwear Items: Polo T Shirt, Running Singlet, Pant, Shorts, (100% Cotton), Graphic Tee Shirt (Cotton Jersey/Modal/Slub/polyester), Shirts (100 % cotton), Blazers, Jackets LABELS – FAKE LONDON, MEN’S TOP, OLLO, BATIK PLUS
Merchandising Manager
Century Overseas
02.2009 - 08.2013
- Bringing business from some of the major Garment buyers from all over Europe and US
- Coordinating with Buyers regarding the product development, cost negotiations, Production related process till final execution of the orders
- Developed and handled the team of 6-7 merchandisers involved in sample development and production for timely deliveries, costing and quotations, cost negotiations and order closures
- Establishing timeline for sale samples & Bulk production at initial stage of development & ensuring planned dates and strictly adhered to through the execution process
- For ensuing planned dates, actively involved in the TNA (Time and action) planning and follow up of the TNA till the shipment
- LABLES -A/X (US),POLO (US),KENNETH COLE,AMERICAN EAGLE (US), LUCKY BRAND (US)
Senior Merchandiser/ Design Development
LEATHERTECH
07.2003 - 01.2009
- Responsible for entire merchandising functions, including sourcing, costing, handling Buyers, client co-ordination and internal co-ordination with Production & other departments
- Responsible for Maintaining Quality Norms and Standards
- Coordinating between the Buyers and Sampling Department from the initial stage of product to the final stage
- Job responsibility also included sourcing and development of new collections for presentation to potential buyer, to develop new business
- Developing design concepts for buyer in terms of swatch development, new style development, digital presentations and new techniques as per buyer’s requirement
- LABELS:Pierre Cardin,Silver Valley,Eden Park ,Milestone,Montes, MRM, Koenig
Education
Post-Graduation in Apparel Design and Technology -
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Delhi, India01.2003
Bachelor of Science in Textile Design -
Delhi University
Delhi, India01.2001
Skills
- Merchandising
- Customer Experience
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Product Management
- Sourcing
- Marketing
- Time Management
- Sales
- Market Research
- Team Leadership
- Target costing
- Product development & Planning
- Secure quality management and risk analysis
- Ability to work under pressure
- Understands manufacturing realities and constraints
- Competent at social oral and written communication
- Self-learning Salesforce-CRM tool Learned to Manage Salesforce users, profiles, permission sets, roles, sharing rules, and security controls on Salesforce
Career Overview
Post-Graduation in Apparel Design and Technology with over 12 years of experience in B2B and B2C Sales in the field of Apparel-selling/buying/sourcing. I am a result-focused, quality-driven professional with extensive experience in merchandise planning, Buying/selling, Quality control, product development and purchasing positions. I have demonstrated consistent achievement of objectives, strong fashion forecasting, execution skills dedicated to the organizational goals. I have abilities for advanced presentation and relationship development with track record of success improving sales and inventory performance to ensure profit turnarounds.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Managing Director
Attach Forever
06.2020 - Current
R&D/ Material Development Head-Knits & Woven
PT. Megaperintis
01.2014 - 02.2019
Merchandising Manager
Century Overseas
02.2009 - 08.2013
Senior Merchandiser/ Design Development
LEATHERTECH
07.2003 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science in Textile Design -
Delhi University
Post-Graduation in Apparel Design and Technology -
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
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