Kanchan Kakde

I have done Diploma in Dress Designing and Garment Manufacturing. I have Seven years of experience as fashion Merchandiser, ability to learn quickly coupled with innovative problem-solving ideas and to work in a team, have strong communication skills.

Current Experience

Working as Production. Merchandiser Creative Garments PVT.LTD.

For client Reliance Retail (Net Play, John Player) & Export brand Kenneth Cole, SAVER  {April 2022}

• As a Production merchandiser, the assigned responsibility entails
• Providing daily Production Reports to management & supervising the production process of woven tops for men.
• Coordinating with the internal team for day-to-day production activities to meet required deadlines.
• We implement quality control measures to ensure our finished products meet the required standards. This helps our production process run smoothly and efficiently, resulting in high-quality wear that meets customers' expectations.
• Assisting in the facilitation of communication with clients to secure the requisite approvals.
• Source fabrics and accessories from multiple suppliers, create purchase orders and carefully track incoming and outgoing shipments while reconciling promptly.
• Developing proto samples for new seasons.

Work Experience

Worked as Jr. to Mid-level Merchandiser with Makers All Dombivli for client MAX Retail, {July 2018 to April 2022}

• As a mid-level merchandiser, my responsibilities include: The task at hand involves overseeing the sampling process for producing women's denim as well as woven wear, encompassing both tops and bottoms.
• Coordinating with the internal team for day-to-day production activities to meet required deadlines.
• Assisting in the facilitation of communication with clients to secure the requisite approvals.
• Source fabrics and accessories from multiple suppliers, create purchase orders and carefully track incoming and outgoing shipments while reconciling promptly.

• I am also engaged in the development of prototype samples for the upcoming seasons.

Worked as Jr. Merchandiser Wash-N-Wear Apparel Processor Vasai for client PEPE, RAYMOND, SIN {May 2017 to June 2018}

• In my role as a junior merchandiser, I assist the senior merchant with day-to-day activities.
• Specifically, I oversee the Sampling department, ensuring that daily production is on track, while also coordinating with multiple suppliers to order necessary accessories.
• Additionally, I was responsible for creating purchase orders and monitoring their progress.

Internship at Al-Rkyan and Export Pvt Ltd. {January to March 2017}

• During my tenure as a trainee, I have acquired a comprehensive understanding of the entire garment manufacturing process, from the initial fabric-cutting phases to the final stages of denim garment packaging. Also, I have acquired knowledge about various denim washes.

Education

1. Diploma in Dress Designing and Garment Manufacturing Sophia Shree B.K Somani Memorial Polytechnic.2018
2. H.S.C Maharashtra State Board in March 2012(Dyansadhana College, Thane)
3. S.S.C Maharashtra State Board in March 2010 (R.J. Thakur English Medium School, Thane)

Professional Skills

Computer literate with knowledge of

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Presentation, Outlook)
• Photoshop
• Visual Gems