Prachi Pagarani
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Experienced Buyer and Merchandising Professional specializing in trend forecasting, product assortment, inventory optimization, and vendor management across e-commerce merchandising and buying strategies. Skilled in data-driven decision-making to curate assortments aligning with market demands and customer preferences. Passionate about leveraging market insights for trend forecasting to ensure relevant and competitive product offerings, leading successful product launches, and enhancing stock availability through vendor negotiations and cross-functional collaboration to drive sales.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Swank A Posh
04.2023 - Current
- Accelerate vendor negotiations and optimize order placements across 50+ vendors at the Fashion District and Magic trade shows, consistently reducing procurement costs by 12%.
- Leverage AI-driven trend analysis tools to accurately forecast top-selling styles, boosting sell-through rates by 18%.
- Sustain 95% stock availability of bestselling items by proactively analyzing customer buying patterns and executing timely restocks.
- Collaborate with the photoshoot team to guarantee 100% sample readiness ahead of all campaign deadlines.
- Direct full-cycle production for 50+ local vendors, overseeing processes from initial concept development to final delivery, including fit approvals and customized plus-size specifications.
eCommerce Merchandise Coordinator
Hot Topic
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Spearheaded updates to the Her Universe eCommerce calendar across 150+ SKUs using Excel, aligning merchandise launches with marketing strategies.
- Launched and managed over 20 POD and Drop Ship collections, amplifying visibility for bestsellers and contributing to a 15% rise in online engagement.
- Conducted daily quality assurance audits across site pages and marketing emails, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate and ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Partnered with the marketing team to prioritize critical campaign due dates and coordinate timely photo shoot sample deliveries.
Sample Coordinator
Fabletics
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed tracking and updating for over 50 samples daily in detailed vendor management charts using Excel, ensuring 100% sample traceability.
- Screened and authorized 100+ Top of Production (TOP) samples, maintaining strict compliance with brand quality standards.
- Orchestrated the request, follow-up, and management process for over 300 Salesman Samples and TOPs across seasonal collections.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Production, Visual Merchandising, PR, and Styling teams to streamline sample flow and accelerate go-to-market timelines.
Production Intern
Dignity Jewels
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Directed the manufacturing process for 75+ custom jewelry pieces, ensuring precision and on-time delivery for private clients.
- Maintained and audited inventory logs for over 1,000 SKUs using Excel, reducing inventory mismatches by 10% through process improvements.
- Analyzed jewelry trends monthly and executed visual merchandising updates, driving a 7% increase in sales performance.
- Strengthened client satisfaction by coordinating personalized design consultations and overseeing all phases of custom order production.
Merchandising Intern
Halston
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in buying and merchandising functions in relation to e-Commerce/ Wholesale channels.
- Attended the Style Out meetings and updated the Style Out based on changes.
- Organized and Shipped over 100 samples to shoot locations and other offices.
Intern
Reflex Garments Company
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Generated descriptions and uploaded products on Amazon and OrangeShine.
- Created Social Media Pages like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and reached over 2,000 people.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
International American University
06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
03.2022
Associate of Arts - Merchandising and Marketing
FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
03.2020
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship building
- Inventory monitoring
- Negotiation
- Trend Forecasting
- Merchandising operations
- Vendor relations
- Sales analysis
- Purchasing strategy
Timeline
Buyer
Swank A Posh
04.2023 - Current
eCommerce Merchandise Coordinator
Hot Topic
10.2022 - 04.2023
Sample Coordinator
Fabletics
05.2022 - 08.2022
Production Intern
Dignity Jewels
10.2019 - 05.2022
Merchandising Intern
Halston
10.2019 - 12.2019
Intern
Reflex Garments Company
08.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associate of Arts - Merchandising and Marketing
FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Master of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
International American University
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