Amal Paniker

Available to hire

Skills

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Asst. Merchandising Manager at Scorpio Overseas Sourcing
February 1, 2025 - Present
Handled sourcing and production planning for global buyers including Walmart (USA), Best & Less (Australia), LPP (Poland). Managed apparel & home costing, fabric and accessories sourcing, quality assurance, and factory audits. Led sampling, product development, and buyer negotiations for competitive pricing. Ensured timely production and shipment, adhering to compliance standards.
Sourcing Manager at THOB, Inc.
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Managed fabric, apparel, and accessory sourcing for D2C brands catering to USA, Europe, and Middle East markets. Negotiated pricing and lead times with suppliers, optimizing cost efficiency. Coordinated RFQs for Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing and supplier partnerships. Led quality control, TNA planning, and new product development to support successful brand launches.
Asst. Merchandising Manager at Scorpio Overseas Sourcing
November 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Handled sourcing and production planning for global buyers including Walmart (USA), ASOS (UK), Mango (Spain), and Max (Dubai). Managed apparel & home costing, fabric and accessories sourcing, quality assurance, and factory audits. Led sampling, product development, and buyer negotiations for competitive pricing. Ensured timely production and shipment, adhering to compliance standards.
Merchandiser at Radiaant Expovision
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Worked on apparel sourcing and production for Monoprix (France) and Reliance Brands. Analyzed tech packs, fabric quality, and sampling to meet buyer expectations. Oversaw quality inspections, lab testing, and approvals to ensure compliance with international standards.

Education

Bachelor's in Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) at NIFT Kannur
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor's in Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) at NIFT Kannur
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Other

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