Vimal Ravindran

"SIVAM” Chinamaya Colony

Vidya nagar
KASARAGOD, KERALA
Mob: 0084936092653
E-mail: vimacaliber@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a senior managerial position in the field of merchandising in a growing company for using
my skills and expertise towards the growth of the organization as well as personal in my chosen
field.

WORK EXPERIENCE
 Presently working as a Sourcing Manager in SAITEX INTERNATIONAL VIETNAM
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 Worked as a Senior Merchandiser in IDEAL SOURCE LLC –UAE (Buying House) –
Handling Buyers- Fashion Resources, Fashion Options –US Cutomers

- Order Booking
- Costing for both customer as well as factory
- Customer satisfaction
- Dealing with the lot of suppliers to ensure cost efficiency & timely delivery
- Follow up on Trims & Fabric
- Final detailed Cost sheet and approval
- Production & shipment Planning based on the Initial order details.
- Production follow up.
- Coordinating with the shipping dept and the forwarder on the shipments
- Shipment Follow up - Pre-Shipment & Shipping advices.
- Order Reconciliation
- Post Shipment Order Value Realization

 Worked as Senior Merchandiser in CALIBER GARMENT FACTORY LTD- Jordan,

(From Dec 2003 - March 2008) (Handling Buyers- Gloria Vanderbilt, L.E.I (Jones
Division), Wal-Mart, Target, Steve & Barry, In Moda)

- Initial Costing and order booking

- Trims and fabric Booking based on Buyer requirements
- Fabric L/C and shipping follow up
- Sampling follow ups
- Follow up on Trims & Fabric
- Garment L/C & payment follow-up
- Final detailed Cost sheet and approval
- Production & shipment Planning based on the Initial order details.
- Production follow up.
- Coordinating with the shipping dept and the forwarder on the
 shipments
- Shipment Follow up - Pre-Shipment & Shipping advices.

 Worked as a Junior Merchandiser in Prime Textiles Tirupur (May 2002 to May 2003)
(Handled Buyers –Fila, Color Plus, Axiom.)

- Sampling follow up and Sample analysis

- Production Quality & production Follow up
- Coordinating with Senior merchandisers on the production & quality issues

 Worked as Junior Merchandiser for 6 months in Ashwati Exports ( Part Time )

 Internship at BNT Innovations for period of 4 months.
 Internship at Commonwealth Trust for period of 3 months.

WORK PROFILE
 Successful Track record and follow-ups with buyers
 Demonstrated capacity to successfully manage multiple accounts
 Proven ability to gather, extract and use data effectively
 Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
 Proven ability to lead successful teams & production follow ups
 Recognized for the ability to achieve results & maintaining files.
 Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
 Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to work well with individuals at all levels.
 Dedicated individual; achieving a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required.
 Responsible for ensuring that product manufactured meets all buyers’ requirements
 Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
 Strong planning, coordinating and delegating capabilities

ACADEMICS
Professional: Three Year Course (1999-2001)
Diploma in Knitwear and Fashion Technology, NIFT –TEA
Knitwear Fashion Institute, Tirupurs Exporters Association in
Collaboration with Delhi NIFT

Knowledge of Computers: MS Office 2003/XP , MS Out Look , Basic Trouble Shooting,

Software Installation and strong analysis skills in Internet.

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil.

 PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
Comparative study on knitted and woven garments and their manufacturing processes.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Age & Date of birth : 25 years , 14.02.1982

Nationality : Indian

Passport Details : E230667

Date of Issue: 31/ 07 /2002
Expiry Date: 30/ 07 /2012

Fathers Name : K.Ravindran Nair

Occupation : Retd. Admn.officer,L I C Of India

Sex & Marital status : Male, Single

Languages known : English,Hindi,Malayalam,Tamil,

Permanent Address : “SHIVAM”,

Chinmaya colony,
Vidyanagar,
Kasaragod 671121. Kerala-India
Ph: 00914994-256275

Further details will be furnished upon request.

Yours sincerely Date: 02-June -2008

Vimal Ravindran