THANARAJ OCHATHEVAR

Seasoned merchandising and marketing professional with over 16 years of experience in the garment & apparel industry. Expertise includes strategic sourcing, production planning, costing, buyer relationship management, and bulk order execution. Proven track record in optimizing costs, streamlining production workflows, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve productivity and sales growth targets. Skilled in market trend analysis, product development, and ensuring quality compliance across all stages of production. Seeking a challenging role in a prestigious organization to leverage managerial and customer-handling skills for driving business growth and organizational success.

• Effective Cost Optimization: Increased sales by 25% through strategic sourcing and cost management.
• Team Leadership Excellence: Led teams of 10+ to enhance productivity by 30% within a year.
• Streamlined Production: Reduced production delays by 40% through efficient planning and coordination.
• Supplier Negotiation Success: Negotiated cost reductions of 15% with key suppliers.

• Specializes in strategic planning, sourcing fabrics and trims, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing costs.
• Manages production planning, T&A (Time & Action) schedules, order follow-ups, and ensures quality control.
• Handles buyer communication, order finalization, approval follow-ups, and relationship management.
• Conducts cost analysis, price negotiation, and profit margin optimization.
• Performs trend research, adapts product styles, and oversees sample development.
• Leads teams, coordinates cross-functional activities, and enhances overall productivity.
• Prepares work orders, packing lists, monitors third-party testing, and utilizes ERP/SCM systems efficiently.
• Building and maintaining long-term partnerships with suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency
• Ensuring products meet buyer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks