ketan gandhi, Fashion Buyer & Merchandising Consultant

ketan gandhi

Fashion Buyer & Merchandising Consultant

Multiple E Commerce

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Marketing
Experience
13 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 8 Months

Fashion Buyer & Merchandising Consultant at Multiple E Commerce
  • India - Delhi
  • My current job since January 2014

Corrected & Enabled the buying ecosystem by analyzing seasonal trend projections ( procure optimal goods by implementing cost-effective resources and lowering inventory levels ) for brands like Jabong ( India ), Myntra, Flipkart, The outlet brands LLC ( Bahrain ), Brands Bargain ( Yemen )
Executed shipping strategies for import and export keeping in mind the legal and political climate of the national and international ports.
Organised & compiled purchase orders, trim sheets, fabric swatches, vendor strike off's and overviewed documents to make sure on-time deliveries.
Mentored the merchants and the merchandisers with the call to action plans ( Based on Average order value analysis and Average conversion rate analysis ).
Implemented vendors synchronization by developing time and action plan.
Assisted in category planning (kidswear, ladieswear) - pricing, promotion, assortment and allocation for each sub-category.
Attended pro-to sample presentations to achieve commercial and fashionable fits for the season.

Real Estate Consultant at MB REALTORS
  • India - Delhi
  • July 2012 to November 2013

Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
Strategised marketing plans for A grade brokers and builders from all over the country.
Assisted few builders with brand marketing and communications ( content designing, video content generation, multi-platform design ).
Introduced marketing trends and monitored industry changes helping marketing directors maintain the firm's competitiveness.
Maximised the targeting customers with successful PPC Campaigns.
Evaluated Competitors using organic techniques with the help of tools such as Alexa, Inphini Graph and may more.
Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
Maintained current contract files as prescribed by company contract policies and procedures.

Business Development Manager at Lilliput Kids Wear Limited
  • India - Delhi
  • May 2010 to March 2012

Consulted the newly formed team on the development of the company's online marketing strategy.
Executed & Developed the company's presence on e-Commerce platforms which generated revenue of approx 100000 USD in the first year.
Persuaded Managing Director of the company to put the successful marketing strategies for a consistant brand image.
Assisted with the preparation for range sign-offs boys upcoming summer collection.
Negotiated costings; ensuring target margin is maintained always.
Ensured all costs are approved on time.
Liaisoned with factories in India, Bangladesh, China on day to day basis.
Liaisoned with the warehouse; chasing deliveries and general requests.
Attended weekly bestseller meetings and assist with follow up requirements.
Online competitor analysis and collating reports.
Liaisoned with all departments within the business: Retail / Marketing / Planning.

Category Merchandise Manager at Lilliput Kids-wear Ltd.
  • India - Delhi
  • May 2010 to March 2012

Consulted the newly formed team on the development of the company's online marketing strategy.
Executed & Developed the company's presence on e-Commerce platforms which generated revenue of approx 100000 USD in the first year.
Persuaded Managing Director of the company to put the successful marketing strategies for a consistant brand image.
Assisted with the preparation for range sign-offs boys upcoming summer collection.
Negotiated costings; ensuring target margin is maintained always.
Ensured all costs are approved on time.
Liaisoned with factories in India, Bangladesh, China on day to day basis.
Liaisoned with the warehouse; chasing deliveries and general requests.
Attended weekly bestseller meetings and assist with follow up requirements.
Online competitor analysis and collating reports.
Liaisoned with all departments within the business: Retail / Marketing / Planning.

Education

Master's degree, Marketing
  • at Oxford Brookes University
  • September 2009
Bachelor's degree, Fashion Merchandising and Production Management
  • at The Nottingham Trent University
  • April 2008
High school or equivalent, Business and Related Courses
  • at Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram
  • March 2002

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Specialties & Skills

Trade Relations
Cost Planning
Merchandising Strategies
Liquidation
Retail Buying
ADVERTISING
BUDGETING
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
CONVERSION
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
E-COMMERCE
PROFIT AND LOSS

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Punjabi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Association of MBA's - Msc Advanced Strategic Marketing Simulation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009

Hobbies

  • Yoga
    I love exploring global manifestations of marketing through travel, which I believe allows me to experientially learn the universal value and application of strategies to different contexts. I also keep up an avid fitness regimen and enjoy yoga and meditation.