I am a dynamic merchandising professional with over a decade of experience in apparel product development, sourcing, and end-to-end order execution. I have led cross-functional teams across factories, design, and QA to deliver on-time, high-quality merchandise for men’s, women’s, and kids' lines. I thrive in fast-paced environments, bridging design, production, and quality teams to deliver on-time, high-quality merchandise. I am highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable negotiating with global suppliers.

Sushma S

I am a dynamic merchandising professional with over a decade of experience in apparel product development, sourcing, and end-to-end order execution. I have led cross-functional teams across factories, design, and QA to deliver on-time, high-quality merchandise for men’s, women’s, and kids' lines. I thrive in fast-paced environments, bridging design, production, and quality teams to deliver on-time, high-quality merchandise. I am highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable negotiating with global suppliers.

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I am a dynamic merchandising professional with over a decade of experience in apparel product development, sourcing, and end-to-end order execution. I have led cross-functional teams across factories, design, and QA to deliver on-time, high-quality merchandise for men’s, women’s, and kids’ lines.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, bridging design, production, and quality teams to deliver on-time, high-quality merchandise. I am highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable negotiating with global suppliers.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Kannada
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Deputy Manager RM PD at PAGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED (Jockey), Bangalore
August 11, 2025 - Present
Oversee RM PD innerwear and outerwear for Men’s, Women’s, and Kids lines. Manage end-to-end merchandising from concept development to order execution, including factory sourcing, trims, costing, and price negotiations. Ensure timely deliveries with required quality; coordinate with design, production, QA, and warehouse teams; prepare production files, manage pre-production samples, and track production status to meet deadlines.
Assistant Manager Sourcing at ADITYA BIRLA FASHION AND RETAIL LTD, Bangalore
March 28, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Sourcing for Van Heusen (Men’s) innerwear and related products; involvement in product development, costings, approvals, and order confirmations/ bookings with fabric, trims, and accessories suppliers globally; vendor liaison and process coordination.
Manager Merchandising and Planning at Sports 365, Bangalore
March 5, 2019 - March 25, 2024
Led merchandising and planning for SPORTS APPAREL (Kids & Men’s, Women’s) and FORMAL APPAREL, including SWEAT SHIRT, TRACK PANT, T-SHIRT, SOCKS; managed buyer relations and brand/product assortment strategy across categories.
Merchandiser at STRAWBERRY LENCERIA PVT LTD, Bangalore
July 2, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Worked on ED HARDY, NOTY NIK, UNDYISS, STRAWBERRY, and LITTLE STRAWBERRY lines; coordinated product development, supplier communications, costing, and production follow-up to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
Merchandiser at CENTAURUS LIFESTYLE BRANDS PVT LTD, Bangalore
February 13, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Merchandiser role (taken over by Strawberry Lenceria); involved in product development, supplier coordination, and order execution for lifestyle brands under Centaurus umbrella.
Merchandiser at E LAND APPAREL LTD, Bangalore
February 3, 2016 - February 13, 2017
Merchandiser for major label lines; supported product development, sample coordination, and production follow-up across assigned brands.
Jr. Merchandiser at PAGE GARMENT EXPORTS PVT. LTD, Bangalore
May 8, 2013 - January 31, 2016
Jr. Merchandiser handling JOCKEY, PUMA, LEVI’S, TEE PARTY product lines; contributed to development, costing, sizing, and order execution.

Education

Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication at Vidya Vikas Institutions of Engineering and Technology, Mysore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other