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Hello, I’m Gnanasekar, a dedicated and experienced Senior Merchandiser with a strong track record in product development, costing, and production management. I specialize in managing the end-to-end merchandising process—from sampling to shipment—ensuring on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and top-quality standards. I excel at coordinating with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes. I’m highly analytical and skilled in negotiation and communication, with a bias for efficiency and customer satisfaction. I enjoy leading teams, optimizing processes, and delivering value to clients while maintaining open lines of communication for updates and approvals.…Hello, I’m Gnanasekar, a dedicated and experienced Senior Merchandiser with a strong track record in product development, costing, and production management. I specialize in managing the end-to-end merchandising process—from sampling to shipment—ensuring on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and top-quality standards. I excel at coordinating with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes. I’m highly analytical and skilled in negotiation and communication, with a bias for efficiency and customer satisfaction. I enjoy leading teams, optimizing processes, and delivering value to clients while maintaining open lines of communication for updates and approvals.

Gnanasekar

Merchandiser, Brand Designer, Product Designer

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Hello, I’m Gnanasekar, a dedicated and experienced Senior Merchandiser with a strong track record in product development, costing, and production management. I specialize in managing the end-to-end merchandising process—from sampling to shipment—ensuring on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and top-quality standards. I excel at coordinating with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes. I’m highly analytical and skilled in negotiation and communication, with a bias for efficiency and customer satisfaction. I enjoy leading teams, optimizing processes, and delivering value to clients while maintaining open lines of communication for updates and approvals.…Hello, I’m Gnanasekar, a dedicated and experienced Senior Merchandiser with a strong track record in product development, costing, and production management. I specialize in managing the end-to-end merchandising process—from sampling to shipment—ensuring on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and top-quality standards. I excel at coordinating with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes. I’m highly analytical and skilled in negotiation and communication, with a bias for efficiency and customer satisfaction. I enjoy leading teams, optimizing processes, and delivering value to clients while maintaining open lines of communication for updates and approvals.

Available to hire

Hello, I’m Gnanasekar, a dedicated and experienced Senior Merchandiser with a strong track record in product development, costing, and production management. I specialize in managing the end-to-end merchandising process—from sampling to shipment—ensuring on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and top-quality standards. I excel at coordinating with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.

I’m highly analytical and skilled in negotiation and communication, with a bias for efficiency and customer satisfaction. I enjoy leading teams, optimizing processes, and delivering value to clients while maintaining open lines of communication for updates and approvals.

Skills

Product Design

Fashion Design

Experience Level

Product Design

Expert

Fashion Design

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Merchandiser at Vastra Textiles

January 1, 2024 - Present

Develop new products based on buyer requirements and market trends. Handle costing, price negotiation, and supplier selection. Prepare and manage the Time & Action (TNA) plan to ensure on-time delivery. Coordinate with factories for sampling, production follow-up, and shipment. Ensure quality standards and approvals at every stage. Maintain strong communication with buyers for updates, feedback, and approvals. Analyze order status and performance for process improvement. Supervise junior merchandisers and ensure smooth workflow within the team.

Merchandiser at GUS Clothing Pvt Ltd

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Assist in product development and sampling based on buyer specifications. Collect and organize buyer comments, approvals, and order details. Follow up with suppliers and factories for materials, trims, and production updates. Maintain and update the TNA chart to track order progress. Coordinate with quality, production, and logistics teams for timely delivery. Support costing and price negotiation activities under senior guidance. Prepare basic reports on sample status, order tracking, and shipment details. Communicate daily updates to Senior Merchandiser.

Junior Merchandiser at Saravana Garments

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Assist senior Merchandiser with daily coordination, sampling and approvals. Maintain records of buyer techpacks and approvals, Fabric / Trims follow ups. Learn product development process and costing basics and buyer requirement.