SAMAR CHOWDHARY
Dubai
Summary
Fashion Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry within multi product categories as well as multi brand buying. Skilled in Trend Analysis, Product Development, Negotiation, Retail, Apparel, Fashion Buying and Sourcing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Babyshop,landmark Group
Dubai, UAE
08.2021 - Current
- Currently handling department of 140mil revenue with approximately 800 options planned annually.
- Grew Infant boys business by 15% from over 2 years from 2021 to 2023.
- Handled categories across infant and toddler boys.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure the best price, terms and delivery dates for products.
- Analyzed market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to identify new product opportunities.
- Collaborated with design teams on product development initiatives to ensure a competitive edge in the marketplace.
- Established relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Working closely with various stakeholders from VM, Retails and marketing to drive the trends and sales.
- Strategized seasonal sales plan by analyzing historical sales data and market research reports.
- Monitored stock levels and planning timely replenishments maintain optimum sales.
Kids Wear Assistant Buyer
REDTAG
Dubai
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Assistant buyer for a department handling retail business value of AED 180 million annually.
- Buying and designing a range of average 1200 options annually.
- Working on OTB and buying plan supported with trade calendar.
- Price strategy creation and implementation.
- Costing, negotiations and margin regulation.
- Review and monitor sales reports on weekly basis at category level with best/worst sellers and share feedback and action plan.
- Competitor analysis based upon range of products, colours, price & comparing like for like products
- Work alongside the Senior Buyer/Category Manager to develop and maintain a clear and well-articulated buying plan supported by sales, promotion and branding strategy.
- Proactively identify strong and weak selling items to adjust the selection strategy accordingly.
- Working with the stores and operations on regular basis on customer feedback and complaints.
Senior Merchandiser
Must Garments
Hong Kong
- Team leader for JCPenney account to execute orders from confirmation till shipments
- Worked upon more than 200 styles including fashion denims, twill shorts, cargo pants and trousers for both men and women.
- Organizing meetings with clients for new business development and costings.
- Product Developments and style offerings to client for next season.
- Coordinating with factory production and logistics departments for timely deliveries.
Trainee
Li & Fung Limited
India
- Graduation Project.
Education
Bachelor of Fashion Technology -
National Institute of Fashion Technology
01.2015
Skills
- Trend analysis and forecasting
- Negotiation
- Strong hold on excel and pivot tables
- Product development
- Team player
Accomplishments
- Trailblazer award for best performance in 2022-2023.
Timeline
Buyer
Babyshop,landmark Group
08.2021 - Current
Kids Wear Assistant Buyer
REDTAG
11.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Merchandiser
Must Garments
Trainee
Li & Fung Limited
Bachelor of Fashion Technology -
National Institute of Fashion Technology
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