Anamika Thakur

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Led $30M seasonal business in product development.
Tripled sleepwear category business at Falabella.
Scaled revenue from $0.25M to $1.2M in one year.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Apparel Merchandising and Sourcing professional.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product DevelopmentStrategic SourcingSourcingMerchandising

Other Skills

PowerbiNegotiationProduct Data Management (PDM)Microsoft ExcelGlobal SourcingBuyer & vendor communicationData AnalyticsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Cost EngineeringRetailCommunicationProblem SolvingCoordination SkillsData PreparationMicrosoft Office

About

Regional Merchandiser II at Columbia Sportswear.Merchandising and sourcing professional with 9 years of experience managing multimillion dollar businesses across diverse categories. Proven track record in strategic sourcing, product development, vendor matrix optimization, cost engineering, production and cross functional project leadership. Experience in managing global vendor partners across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Jordan and also have expertise in ERP systems, PDM, Power BI tools. Adept at driving margin improvement, risk mitigation, & aligning department strategies with business goals.

Experience

Columbia sportswear company

Regional Merchandiser

Apr 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

1) Lead end-to-end product development, costing & sourcing strategy for Outerwear and Sportswear, managing a $30M seasonal business and driving cost optimization through vendor negotiation, cost efficiency & sourcing updates.
2) Partner closely with the HQ and vendors in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Jordan to ensure seamless sample development, issue resolution & on time execution.
3) Own line plans’ costing and negotiations to achieve seasonal margin& targets goals.
4) Drive in-season resourcing decisions based on capacity, lead time, and pricing dynamics to mitigate supply risk.
5) Conduct vendor process alignments & refresher to improve execution efficiency & consistency.
6) Perform internal audits for teams to ensure team meets critical calendar timelines.
7) Mentor & contribute in onboarding new team members on processes, tools, and workflows.
8) Lead cross-functional projects focused on continuous process enhancement in collaboration with HQ and other regional partners.

PowerbiNegotiationProduct Data Management (PDM)Microsoft ExcelGlobal SourcingProduct Development+6

Falabella retail

Merchandiser

May 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurugram · On-site

Product Development & Production Merchandiser
1. Managed Product Development and Production for Womenswear, Sleepwear, and Accessories across factories in India and Bangladesh, handling a business volume of $9–10 million.
2. Tripled the Sleepwear catergory business and revived acessories from $0 to $1M.
3. Lead Vendor onboarding,ensuring quality, compliance, and capability alignment.
4. Conduct quarterly virtual buying meetings with buyers and vendors, ensuring alignment on assortment and timelines.
5. Support designers with pre-development inputs and assist buyers in style allocation, while leading cost negotiations with vendors.
6. Oversee product development and production follow-ups, proactively resolving issues to ensure timely deliveries and quality standards.

RetailCommunicationProblem SolvingCoordination SkillsData PreparationStrategic Sourcing+16

Group indigo

PD and Production Merchandiser

Sep 2018 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram

Handled brands: The White Company, Orvis, ABLE, Venus, and Cotelac, managing Womenswear and Kidswear across wovens, knits, and accessories for US, UK, and French markets.
Started “Live Fashionable” brand, scaling revenue from $0.25M to $1.2M in one year.
Supported end-to-end sampling and production coordination with buyers and vendors.
Allocated styles to factories and led PPMs in collaboration with technical and QA teams.
Managed costing and price negotiations to meet margin targets.
Monitored TNA, WIP, and order execution to ensure on-time delivery.

CommunicationProblem SolvingCoordination SkillsSourcingProduct DevelopmentMicrosoft Office+9