Address: 19/6, Janakiram colony, 2nd street, Arumbakkam, Chennai. Mobile: +919940578682 E-mail: jeyachandran.akshaya@gmail.

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Akshaya Jeyachandran
Objective: To add significant value in the field of Fashion merchandising and sourcing by leveraging my technical skills and professional experience Areas of Interest: Menswear/Womenswear/Kidswear Executive Summary: NIFT Graduate with 2 years experience in Merchandising and sourcing both in wovens and knits Competent at co coordinating with fabric suppliers, vendor development and management Proficient in product development activities for seasonal tradeshows Efficient at daily production follow up, adherence to T&As, BOMs, costing and price negotiation Proven track record in meeting fabric and garment deliveries full quantity and on time Professional Experience: June 2008-May 2009, Assistant Manager, Merchandising, ColorPlus Fashions Limited, Unit of Raymond Limited - Successfully handled Merchandising and sourcing activities for three seasons - Product categories handled: Shirts and Bottoms - Managed product development activities for seasonal Road shows with design team including follow up on developments, sampling, etc - Successfully managed pre-production activities of fabric procurement, trims order, BOM ,costing price negotiation and vendor management - Well versed in handling ERP packages and MIS updating - Managed day- to- day production activities including, production follow up ,fabric follow up, releasing work orders, timely approvals and delivery of goods - Periodic follow up on sell through and dispatches June 2007-May 2008, Management Trainee, ColorPlus Fashions Limited, Unit of Raymond Limited Successfully co-ordinated merchandising activities of Knitwear and Jackets division for three seasons. Product categories handled: Flat knits, Circular knits, other knit products and Casual Jackets Played significant role in Product development activities, pre-production procurement and production followup with vendors - Periodic tracking of dispatches and sell through at EBOs Education: Bachelor of Fashion technology, May 2007, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, India. o Specialization in Apparel Manufacturing and Information Technology 10+2 Level: Tamilnadu State Board of Secondary Education. May 2003 10th Level: Tamilnadu Matriculation Board of Education. May 2001 -

Core Courses Credited (Undergraduate): Fashion Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Costing of Apparel Products, Apparel Planning Production and

Control, Apparel Quality Management ,Garment Construction and Pattern Making Extra Curricular: Active Member of Cultural Club at NIFT Core organiser at NIFT Spectrum 2006 and 2007 Participant in media seminar entitled Foot Prints organized by Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune

Software skills:

Address: 19/6, Janakiram colony, 2nd street, Arumbakkam, Chennai. Mobile: +919940578682 E-mail: jeyachandran.akshaya@gmail.com

Akshaya Jeyachandran
MS Office suite; well versed in EXCEL, Adobe ,Corel suite and ERP packages

Personal Details: Date of Birth: 12th April 1986 Marital Status: Single Languages known: Hindi, English, and Tamil Interests: Reading, trekking, swimming Contact number: (91)9940578682 Address for Communication: 19/6 1st floor, 2nd street Janakiram Colony Extension Arumbakkam, Chennai 600106 Fathers Name: T.R.Jeyachandran Occupation: Deputy Manager, State Bank of India