1. (Azad Kumar Rai)
E-mail: azadsunlord@gmail.com
Mobile: 09990712922
Contact Address:
268-A, Sec.-46
NOIDA (UP). INDIA
I am looking for work opportunity in a challenging environment that provides me exposure to international
markets and gives me abundant opportunity to explore the various channels of the creative expression in the
field of Home furnishing.
1. Good commercial and technical knowledge of fabrics.
2. Vast experience of handling product development & production for some of the most demanding
clients in UK, USA, SWEDEN, FRANCE, MEXICO, AUSTRALIA.
Work Experience:
Shree International UP (INDIA) - From May 2006 to Nov 2006-As a QC (Quality Control)
Sava International Delhi (INDIA) - From Nov 2006 to May 2009-As Merchandiser
Currently working with SUNLORD APPARELS MFG.CO.PVT.LTD. (A Govt. Recognized One Star Export
house dealing in Home textiles & Soft Toys) Udyog Kendra Greater Noida (UP) as Senior Merchandiser.
Two time Visited Heimtex Fair (Frankfurt am Main Germany) in Year 2014 & 2015.
Clients Handled in Sava International -Direct & Through Buying Agents
a) Zodax USA (Greenfields)
b) CBK Styles, USA (Indian Inc)
c) Lob Low, Canada (Bricklane sourcing)
d) Heine, Klingel, Schneider, Impression, Germany (Otto AGN)
e) Buddmeyer Brazil (Pardesh)
Clients Handling in Sunlord Apparels Mfg. Co.Pvt.Ltd. -Direct & Through Buying Agents
f) Debenhams UK ( Li & Fung India)
g) Habitat UK (Li & Fung India)
h) Home Base UK (Direct)
i) Liverpool Mexico (Li & Fung India)
j) Paris Mexico (Li & Fung India)
k) Sheridan Australia (Li & Fung India)
l) Keeco ,USA (Bricklane sourcing)
m) Habitat France (Cafom sourcing)
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2. n) Vertbaudet, Cyrillus, Movitex, Laredoute ,France (KGS Sourcing)
o) Ellos, Jotex, Sweden (KGS Sourcing)
p) Artex,Mmartan Brazil (Springs Global)
SALES AND MARKETING:
• KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON THE MARKET TRENDS AND WORK TOWARDS MAXIMISING THE
BUSINESS
• COMMUNICATING WITH THE BUYERS & BUYING AGENTS.
• ARRANGEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AS PER BUYER’S NEED
• ATTEND FAIRS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL.
• SEND PPT’s / OFFER SHEETS OF LATEST DESIGNS TO NEW CUSTOMERS.
• ASK FEEDBACK ON THE ABOVE POINT
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:
• DEVELOP SAMPLES AS PER BUYER’S REQUIREMENT/ DESIGN.
• SOURCE FABRIC AS PER BUYER’S SPECS / REQUIRMENT
• CO-ORDINATE WITH SAMPLING HEAD AND DESIGNERS FOR NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT.
• FOLOW-UP ON SAMPLES.
• CHECKING THE PRODUCTION FEASIBILITY OF THE DEVELOPED SAMPLES
• PLAN SAMPLES FOR FAIRS / BUYERS VISITS.
• ARRANGEMENT OF SAMPLES BASED ON BUYER’S TARGET PRICE
COSTING:
• STUDY BUYER MANUAL FOR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS TESTING, DISCOUNT, CLAIMS
& COMMISSION.
• ALL SAMPLES TO BE COSTED AS PER COSTING FORMAT (BOM) AND FILLED IN COSTING
REGISTER
• CHECK ALL THE UPDATED PRICES OF FABRIC AND TRIMS FROM SUPPLIERS BEFORE
PROCEEDING WITH COSTING.
• PRE-INCLUDE BUYING HOUSES COMMISION / DISCOUNTS (IF PROVIDE) IN COSTING.
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3. PRODUCTION PLANNING & CO-ORDINATION:
• PASSON RELEVANT DETAILS FROM BUYERS MANUAL TO ALL DEPARTMENTS.
• CROSS CHECK PO SHEET WITH THE SENT OFFERSHEET FOR PRICING, SIZE, STYLES NO.,
DELEIVERY DATE AND AGREED PAYMENT TERM.
• SEND PI AS ORDER CONFIRMATION / ACCEPTANCE & BUYER’S APPROVAL AS WELL.WITHIN 48
HOURS.
• ARRANGE PP MEETING TO INFORM CRITICAL CALLOUTS.
• RETAINING EXACT COUNTERS OF ALL APPROVED SAMPLES.
• TAKE NEW JOB NO. AND PREPARE THE FABRIC / TRIMS REQUIRMENT SHEET AND FORWARD
THE SAME TO RELEVENT DEPARTMENT WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS.
• INSERT ORDER DETAIL IN SHIPMENT SCHEDULE, SO THAT EVERYONE WILL BE ON SAME
PAGE.
• CHECK AVAILIBILITY OF ALL RTC FABRIC FROM MARKET AND ENSURE THAT IT MEETS THE
BUYERS TESTING STANDARDS.
• PROVIDE APPROVED COLOUR/QUALITY STANDARDS FOR DYING AND PRINTING. SPECIFY
SPECIAL TEST REQUIREMENTS.
• FOLLOW-UP ON BULK LOTS (FABRIC AND TRIMS) AND GIVE/GET AGENCY APPROVALS
ACCORDINGLY.
• ASK ALL THE LABELING AND PACKAGING DETAILS FROM BUYER, ARRANGE ARTWORK AND
TAKE APPROVAL ON SAME.
• FORWARD THE PRODUCTION FILE WITH THE COMPLETE INFORMATION OF FABRIC, TRIMS,
LABELING / PACKAGING & TNA.
• GIVE APPRVOED SWATCHES ALONG WITH APPROVED SAMPLES FOR BULK PRODUCTION
• ASK PP AND TESTING SAMPLES FROM PRODUCTION. ARRANGE THE TESTING WITH REQUIRED
LABORATORY AS PER THE CUSTOMER’S STANDARD WELL BEFORE BULK PRODUCTION START
TO AVOID UNWANTED SITUATION ON LATER STAGES
• CHECK ALL THE PP SAMPLES WITH APPROVED INITIAL SAMPLE BEFORE SENDING TO BUYER
AND ENSURE THAT IT IS AS PER BUYERS REQUIREMENT SO THAT IT IS FIRST TIME RIGHT.
• GIVE BULK PRODUCTION GO AHEAD AFTER APPROVAL ON PP SAMPLES AND TESTING.
• A TIGHT FOLLOW-UP WITH PRODUCTION TEAM TO MAKE THE SHIPMENT READY AT TIME,
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4. MAINTAINING THE PROPER COORDINATION AMONG ALL THE DEPARTMENTS.
• ARRANGE INITIAL/MID/FINAL INSPECTIONS FOR BULK QUALITY CHECKS.
• ASK PACKING LIST FROM PRODUCTION FOR ARRANGMENT OF SHIPPING DOCS.
• KEEP READY ALL THE RELEVENT DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTION LIKE PO / PI, INVOICE
PACKING LIST, APPROVED LOTS / SAMPLES.
• TAKE BUYER’S APPROVAL FOR FINAL MOVEMENT OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY WHEREVER
REQUIRES.
• CO-ORDINATION OF CONTAINER PLANNING WITH PRODUCTION MANAGER AND SHIPPING
MANAGER.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
• GET THE DOCUMENTS READY BY DOCUMENTATION. PROVIDING ALL THE RALEVENT DETAILS
TO THEM LIKE PO, PRODUCTION PACKING LIST AND COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT ETC.
• FINAL CHECKING OF INVOICE & PACKING LIST AS PER PO.
• FOLLOW UP WITH AGENCIES/BUYERS FOR PAYMENT.
Qualification:
 Diploma in Handloom & Textile Technology from IIHT Varanasi (Govt. Of India, Ministry
of Textiles) in year 2006.
Personal Information
 Date of Birth – 1st
July 1986.
 Marital Status: Married.
 Interests: Sports, Music, Reading books.
With Thanks
(Azad Kumar Rai)
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