.

Siddharth Saxena
Sourcing And Production Manager

Mumbai, MH, 400709

887 982 6593

sidroxs88@gmail.com

Having Worked for 10+ yrs in Apparel Sourcing and Production, I am still Passionate,
motivated and eager to continue widening my horizon as I was at the very beginning
of my professional career. With a solid detailed expertise and global vision of Mass
Market and High End Apparel, I am able to adapt easily and support different
sourcing, production, costing and company strategies.

Skills
Solid experience in garment production and sourcing

Standard Sourcing Process & Costing Control

Extensive knowledge in pattern, garment construction & raw materials

Strong costing and negotiation skills with a clear understanding of product

and supply chain components and proven record of meeting and exceeding
targeted gross margin
Proactive and creative problem solving skills with a strong sense of urgency

Excellent attention to details and strong organizational skills

Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business requirements

Excellent verbal communication

Extensive oversea travel experience

Sourcing new candidates

Work History
2019-11 - 2020-05 Sourcing and Production Manager
BMI Wholesale ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
 Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials
and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
 Designed and implemented new production schedule to reduce loss in
labor and inventory.
 Created and updated department work instructions and reports on regular
basis.
.

 Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of

performance goals to set future targets.
 Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance
guidelines.
 Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production
objectives.
 Researched and tested new materials for production.
 Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for
all departments.
2019-08 - 2019-10 Retail Assistant
Primark UK, Milton Keynes, UK
 Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine
buying preferences.
 Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and
accurate signage for current promotions.
 Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional
products.
 Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer
concerns.
 Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change
and storing coupons.
 Tracked down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
 Spoke to customers in native language to increase loyalty and establish
relationships.
 Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from
shelves and storage locations.
 Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer
concerns.
2019-08 - 2019-10 Retail Assistant
Deichmann , Milton Keynes, UK
 Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine
buying preferences.
 Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and
accurate signage for current promotions.
 Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional
products.
 Spoke to customers in native language to increase loyalty and establish
relationships.
 Contributed to design and setup of merchandise displays promoting key
products, creating aesthetically pleasing arrangements to attract
customer attention.
 Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain
visually appealing environments.
.

 Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered

store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
 Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via
telephone.
2016-10 - 2019-10 Senior Executive
Pepe Jeans India Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
 Extensive knowledge of Merchandising with 11years of experience. Worked
with various renowned European clients.
 Eye for texture, color and produce different pattern of textiles. Ability to
develop a network of business contacts. Possess excellent communication
and organizational skills.
 Ability to forecast new styles with knowledge of production procedures of
textiles. Familiar with technologies like digital textile printing.
 Possess strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to work within
budget and meet deadlines.
 Responsible for developing new ranges of samples according to latest
changing trends. Managing and delivering various sampling programs.
Extensive experience of performing sample design and development
activities.
 Received client appreciation for excellence in Sample Design and Delivery
for efforts as a Merchandiser.
 Involved in Client meetings for finalizing the planning and requirements.
 Fabric projections given to mill for core and fashion once order info
received from Sales team.
 Based on the fabric lead time, freeze the delivery schedule with factories.
 As per delivery schedule, provide fabric lifting plan for Mills.
 Send PO to factory with confirmed delivery dates.
 Plan with production factory and brand production team on process flow
once the fabric is received.
 Ensure factory deliver production in 40-45 days from the date of fabric in
house. Follow up with factory and laundry on the movement of goods.
 Costing closure for off price and core styles based on CM and FOB.
 Fabric selection for off price styles along with Product Manager.
 Developing and approving new wash options along with finish
technologist.
2014-06 - 2016-10 Senior Merchandiser
Texport Industries Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
 To look after the sampling program.
 Coordinating right from sourcing of fabric, dyeing, printing, embroidery etc.
 Entering all the order details, costing & rest all details in the Seamless
Software.
 Finalizing the garment Deliveries & sharing with Buyers.
.

 Making the TNA Plan & Following up accordingly.

 Arranging the Fabric / Trims/ Finishing material etc. accordingly to the
Season orders.
 Stitching & packing to achieve set targets and deliver the rights samples at
right time.
 Showcased completed displays and presentations to management prior to
making merchandise changes.
 Worked closely with management in observing and actively monitoring
sales.
2011-01 - 2014-07 Assistant Manager
Naina's Apparel Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
 To look after the sampling program.
 Coordinating right from sourcing of fabric, dyeing, printing, embroidery etc.
Entering all the order details, costing & rest all details in the Seamless
Software.
 Finalizing the garment Deliveries & sharing with Buyers. Making the TNA Plan
& Following up accordingly.
 Arranging the Fabric / Trims/ Finishing material etc. accordingly to the
Season orders.
 Stitching & packing to achieve set targets and deliver the rights samples at
right time.
 Showcased completed displays and presentations to management prior to
making merchandise changes.
 Worked closely with management in observing .and actively monitoring
sales.
 Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet
coverage and service demands.

Education
2004-01 - 2006-01 Advanced Diploma: Fashion Design
International Institute of Fashion Technology - New Delhi

Software
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, adobe Illustrator

SAP

Interests
Watching New Fashion Trends

Shopping, Dancing, Listening the musics

Playing Cricket & Badminton