Akash Gaikwad

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as an Apparel Buyer/Merchandiser and Product Developer, utilizing my creativity, organizational skills, and experience in the fashion industry to develop and promote high-quality products that meet customer needs and exceed company goals.

Buyer Merchandiser 10/2021 - Present Zaecy FZ LLC- Dubai (UAE)-Irbid,Jordan Collaborated with design, production, sampling, and quality teams to develop products that meet the needs of our customers. Handled more than 400+ SKU’s fabrics and trim allocations. Maintained and Managed inventory and reduced costs by 15% through better vendor sourcing. Successfully met 95% of styles deadlines by effectively communicating with internal and externals teams. Managed product costing and increased the proft margins by 13% vs targeted 10% Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods. Successfully sourced the high quality fabrics from reliable mills by coordinating with internal fabric sourcing team. Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and on‑time delivery. Maintained accurate records of all purchasing and inventory transactions. Monitored production timelines to ensure timely delivery of fnished goods. Managed shipping to the warehouse and ensure production plans and updates are communicated to all stakeholders

Apparel Technology, Merchandising, Apparel Production Planning & Control 2020 National Institute of Fashion Technology -Mumbai,India - Bachleor of Fashion Technology