Jayakumar Sundararajan
Senior Merchandiser (Team Head) at Jay Jay Textiles Plc, Ethiopia
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- jayakumarsundararajan23@gmail.com
- +91 94876-28364
Experienced and proactive professional with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Dedicated to optimizing efficiency and productivity, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building supplier relationships. Seeking new opportunities to utilize skills and drive success.
Experience
Senior Merchandiser (Team Head)
Dec 2018 – Sep 2022
- Collaborated with finance to prepare budget plans for each style, enabling effective procurement planning.
- Analyzed daily production and order tracking to effectively communicate and fulfil customer requirements.
- Managed purchasing and delivery of over 6 million USD value worth of materials annually from more than 14 suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery to the factory.
- Coordinated with the logistics team to facilitate inward and outward logistic movements, making effective decisions during pandemic situations.
- Product review and Risk analysis to meet Machine requirements and construction difficulties and effective Processes to make smooth sample and bulk production.
- Coordinate with Stores and plan and keep better inventory management for production continuity and effective store capacity utilization.
- Collaborated with the Compliance team to follow WRAP, GOTS, and GRS audits.
- Garment printing and Embroidery design and colour reviews and approval based on Customer requirements and Procure exact required brand chemicals and embellishments
- Coordinate and arrange raw materials for the In-plant Value Addition process such as Cartons / Polybags / Labels / Elastic.
- Buyers TCP, Garanimal's and Haddad Brands last 6 years as Respectively 160 Millions USD worth of Business
- Communication and keep touch with Buyer Technician, Designer, Merchant at direct calls for time to time update and review on running orders bulk production, samples & Material flows for effective way of execution as per them request delivery plan and factory Production Fusibilities.
- Well Knowledge on internal ERP system in Style Program to Shipment
Senior Merchandiser
Jan 2018 – Dec 2018
- Coordinated with the team to ensure timely and high-quality sample production, exceeding customer expectations. Result: Improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed product knowledge with technicians and finance to optimize budgeting for styles and products, resulting in cost savings. Result: Reduced expenses and improved financial planning.
- Collaborated with factory and logistics team to develop an efficient delivery plan, leading to on-time shipments as per customer requests. Result: Enhanced supply chain and increased customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed line plans and negotiated better delivery schedules, resulting in improved customer satisfaction. Result: Streamlined production timelines and improved customer experience.
- Supported purchase team in making informed decisions and ensuring timely material procurement, minimizing errors and shortages. Result: Improved procurement process and minimized supply chain disruptions.
- Handled by TCP Account, Communicating with Bulk Order flow and Samples.
Merchandiser
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018
- Collaborated with team and team leaders to ensure daily tasks were completed on time, leading to timely feedback and improved performance.
- Coordinated with fabric mills to ensure smooth workflow and timely decision-making, resulting in reduced delays in production.
- Identified and resolved backlog issues in production and embellishment processes, leading to improved productivity and on-time customer delivery.
- Worked with the logistic team to arrange container requirements and effectively communicate with plant managers, ensuring efficient shipment and delivery of products.
- Analyzed styles in collaboration with technicians and developed effective plans for bulk production, optimizing the production process.
- Fabric processing colour and Emblishment review and approval for Bulk production.
- Daily Production Monitor for Shipment on track and review weekly meetings with Customers.
- Weekly Review Material Summary status with Planner for Prodution Line continuity and shipments on-time delivery.
- Worked and followed buyer as Dunnes Stores, Gerber Children's wear & TCP.
- We follow our works based on internal ERP system called as ATOM for BOM Creations, Material booking and Production monitoring.
Junior Planner
May 2013 – Jan 2015
- Analyzed new styles and created budgets and files, along with a technician guide, to streamline processes. This increased efficiency and reduced errors in the production process.
- Allocated line loading plans for all factories every new season, reviewing them with senior planners and managers. This ensured optimal use of resources and improved production planning.
- Followed up with factories daily to ensure adherence to the online plan and highlighted any deviations to senior management, making necessary revisions to achieve on-time delivery. This improved communication and minimized production delays.
Projects
merchandising follow-up guide and support
- Product knowledge
- Shipment & Logistic
- Production and Material Management
- Analyzed key processes and requirements in new program samples and line plans, providing the Support team with valuable insights and recommendations.
- Trained the team on executing multiple packing styles, leading to more efficient line and production planning and ensuring on-time shipment.
- Mention measurable impact or results you helped deliver. Focus on the outcome of tasks. Example: Modified customer service support system to reduce complaints by 10%.