Shubham Verma

Key Responsibilities:

Buyer Handling

• JAJU (Korea based buyer)
• The Warehouse (New Zealand based buyer)

Fashion Forecasting and Range

• Forecast seasonal fashion trends and develop comprehensive design ranges for upcoming seasons

Fabric and Trim Sourcing

• Work with mills to source innovative and high-quality fabrics for new collections
• Procure the latest trims and accessories to align with design specifications

Vendor Management and Onboarding

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to enhance supply chain capabilities
• Negotiate costs effectively to secure competitive pricing for orders

Order Planning and Execution

• Prepare and maintain critical charts, including TNA (Time and Action), BOM (Bill of Materials), and production plans
• Ensure adherence to the TNA schedule for timely order execution

Production and Shipment Coordination

• Monitor shipment delivery schedules and liaise with factories to ensure timely dispatch
• Oversee bulk trim sourcing and ensure their timely availability for production
• Coordinate with logistics teams to plan vessel bookings and ensure on-time shipment

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with internal departments to facilitate seamless order flow
• Coordinate with liason and buying office on order-related tasks and requirements

Sample Management and Approvals

• Supervise all stages of sampling and ensure timely completion to meet order deadlines
• Facilitate approval of production samples by coordinating with factory technicians and buyers
• Manage bulk fabric and trim approvals for production readiness

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Involve in garment testing processes, including GPT and FPT to ensure quality standards
• Secure buyer approvals for FOB and bulk production lots

Production Planning and Monitoring

• Coordinate with fabrication and production departments to align on order requirements and timelines
• Monitor production stages to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery

Logistics and Shipment Management

• Coordinate with the logistics team to arrange vessel bookings
• Ensure timely dispatch and shipment of goods to meet delivery commitments
  

Key Responsibilities:

Buyer Management

• Managed end-to-end coordination with buyers (JCPenney: Arizona, ANA, St. John's Bay, Peyton & Parker, Okie Dokie, Thereabouts) from sampling through to dispatch, ensuring all buyer requirements and timelines were met

Sampling and Testing Oversight

• Handled various sampling stages, including fit samples, red tag samples, silver tag samples, and shade lot samples, ensuring timely approvals
• Managed garment testing and secured FOB approvals to meet quality standards

Order Management and Documentation

• Facilitated item creation, quantity breakups, style and material order processing, and system updates for seamless workflow execution
• Updated critical documents, including HSN codes, PDS records, fusing advisories, and needle recommendations

Fabric, Trim, and Packing Management

• Ordered bulk fabrics, trims, and packing materials while ensuring timely approvals for folding and packaging specifications
• Obtained buyer approvals for packing materials and techniques

Operational Coordination

• Collaborated with factories and international buying offices (IBOs) to resolve discrepancies and streamline production processes
• Monitored and updated WIP (Work in Progress) charts to ensure on-time order completion

Costing and BOM Creation

• Assisted in costing activities and created detailed BOMs using Excel for production planning

Quality and Compliance

• Managed QA file clearance, OAD and ensured adherence to buyer-specific quality standards