Sood, Anubha
Contact Details
Address
Mobile No.
Email
: New Arohi Apartments, E 515, Plot-13, Sector-12, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075
: 91- 9811791369
: anubha.sindwani@gmail.com
Personal Particulars
Age
Date of Birth
Nationality
Gender
Marital Status
Current Location
Notice Period
: 37 years
: 19 February 1976
: India
: Female
: Married
: Delhi, India
: 15 days
Academic Qualification
Qualification
Field of Study
Institute/University
Grade
Graduation Date
: B.A
: Humanities
: Delhi University, Hansraj College, India
: Grade A/Upper Class
: 1996
Professional Qualification
Qualification
: Diploma in Export Management
Field of Study
: International Business
Institute/University : Foreign Trade Development Centre (FTDC) Delhi, India
Grade
: Grade A/Upper Class
Professional Qualification
Qualification
Field of Study
Institute/University
Grade
: Enterprise Management
: International Business
: Indian Institute Of Technology, I.I.T Delhi, India
: Grade A/Upper Class
Experience
Experience Level
: 16 Year(s) of Experience
Employment History
Company Name
Position Title
Position Level
Specialization
Industry/skills
Duration
: Tahiliani Designs Pvt. Ltd.
: Head Product & Costs
: Top
: Product Development,Costings,Merchandising
: Product Development, Product base, Merchandising ,ERP Costing, Budgeting, System Control, Pricing,
: Budgeting & Forecasting, Evaluating & Pricing of Projects and proposals.
: March 2010- Present
Dear sir/Madam,
Let me take the opportunity to introduce myself as a Meticulous, highly motivated Retail professional
with over 16 years of experience in boosting profit margins , cutting costs & fostering efficiency within
the Inter Departments in reputed Retail Companies (like Tahiliani Designs) & Buying & Export Houses
with sound domain understanding of Product Development, Product base, ERP Costing, Pricing,
Budgeting, System Control, Pricing, Merchandising and Production..
Currently based in Gurgaon as Head Costs & Product with a renowned Couture Designer and
Celebrity,whereas supporting the company with cost Consultancy as well in regards to Apparel Product
Development (segments women wear, men wear, Ethnic, Pret and couture ) and budgeting all the cost
heads for production to trace costs back to planned for maximum cost efficiency and increased profit .
Result-oriented decisive leader to maintain high quality standards to meet challenges of fast paced, high
turn-over industry; Adroit at working effectively with a wide range of people in highly demanding
situations; Persuasive communicator with well developed business analytical skills; Tendency to thrive in
fluid environments while remaining pragmatic and focused; Highly ethical, trustworthy and discreet.
*Adapt at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables &
implement best practices that constantly deliver outstanding results.
*Profound skill in communicating effectively with a variety of people of various socio-economic and
educational backgrounds.
*Remarkable ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
*Excellent decision making skills with a positive approach.
Skills /Computer
(Proficiency: Advanced - Highly experienced; Intermediate - Familiar with all the basic functionalities; Beginner - Just
started using or learning the skill)
Skill
Years
Proficiency
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MS Office
Windows XP
MS Excel
Microsoft Dynamic Navision ver 4.0
10
10
10
02
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
Apparel Product Development, Product Management, Costing , Budgeting, Problem Solving,
Team Building, Profitability, Vendor Management, Category Management, Business Analysis,
Competetive Analysis ,Production Approvals Negotiations, Planning..
Job Skills:
Anubha Sood
Email: anusindwani@rediffmail.com, anubha.sindwani@gmail.com
Phone: 9811791369
New Arohi apartments,E-515, Plot-13, Sector-12, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, India
Independently Responsible for overall Merchandising Department, Pricing, Independent Correspondence, Business Deals with
Vendors, Buyers, Floor Handling, Almost Handling more than 70 people.
Project Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Control and Closure of the projects.
A start to end experience holder in Product Development, Costing and Merchandising..
KEY AREAS OF STRENGTH
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Strategic Thinking for Cost Reduction
Played the key role in offering a wide variety of ideas in Cost Reduction of the garment & more business deals for the
company for a period of 6 years . This was achieved through precise estimation of man-hours, creative ideas, trims &
accessories sourcing, timely arranging training / coaching and defining guidelines before start of the project.
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Innovation & Creativity
Based on the analysis of buyer’s business, proposed new ideas in designing which later turned out to be hot styles for Zara,
Vero Moda and many more.
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Risk Taking and Risk Management
Handling very tightly scheduled assignments, managed the risk and got the important sample assignments completed
well before time.
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Problem Solving & Decision Making
Flair for analysis based problem solving and decision-making. Cultivated the spirit and method in team to collect facts based
on a matrix describing ‘What, Where, When, Extent’.
Current Domain: Performing as Head Product and Costing for a Leading Design House.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TAHILIANI DESIGNS PVT. LTD.: RETAIL CHAIN & DESIGN HOUSE (MARCH 2010-PRESENT)
HEAD PRODUCT AND COSTS : RTW/INDIAN HEAVIES/COUTURE/WW/MW
Key Responsibilities in T.D.P.L
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Heading complete Product/ Collection development with Design Team..
Generating Technical support and Cost Consultation to Design Team for product Development.
Communication with Sales /Stores for New Range and deriving costs as per Range plan for selection
Confer with designers, Sampling Team on changes and adjustments to cost estimates based on changes in
product design and raw material.
Develop and implement a standard costing structure for RTW/ Shows/Domestic/ Stores/Couture Clients, SPO
including INDIAN & WESTERN SEGMENTS..
Creating ERP COST SHEETS for all segments for the company
Setting systems across company for cost effectiveness.
Budgeting all cost components among all departments concerned.
Approving and generating the Embroidery Budgets for all styles .
Plan, analyze and collect data to determine costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory,
and labor.
Validate the quantity of the fabric and trims required for production
Compute cost of product to define the cost margins per product
Computing Mrp ea style with accordance to achieve defined Gross Profit & Gross Margins.
Estimate production cost for every style for management review, action, and control
Negotiate the Production Cost for a garment based on the actual sample input from Sample Unit to prepare
costing plans.
Approving all bills related to sample and production as per costing budgets.
CONNECTION S.A AB- BUYING HOUSE (Jan 2008 – Jan 2010) : PRODUCT HEAD (EXPORTS):
Buyers: INDISKA, LINDEX, MQ, BIK BOK, JOY, MORGAN, VIVEKES, JC SISTERS, GINA TRICOT, VOICE OF NORGE,
POLO GARAGE, RIVER ISLAND. ZARA, PROMOD, GRUPO CORTEFIEL, SPRINGFIELD,PRENATAL, SALSA, BERSHKA,
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Heading Sample & Design Department, Jr. Merchandisers, Coordinators, Pattern Masters,
Price Negotiations, Garment Costing
Independent business dealings with buyers.
Order generation till shipment.
Preparing the orders for the deliveries
Approvals at all stages of developments
Quality implementation for each order.
Final approvals to all departments for sample and bulk
LIBAAS- RETAIL CHAIN & FASHION HOUSE BUSINESS MANAGER (EXPORTS): (August 2005 – Dec’2007)
Buyers: HARVEY NICHOLS,ANTHROPOLOGIE, RSH (ROYAL SPORTING HOUSE),
ZINIA FASHIONS,SHALKY, SARAF TRADING, BIN YOUSEF GROUP OF COMPANIES,
ALAA”S BOUTIQUE, CONTINENTAL LINKERS,NASHIL BOUTIQUE,
MARAIM-AL-MARZOOQ, BLOOM, INDIVA RETAIL INC, ISABELL, SHIVADIVA, , KIMAYA,
AZA FASHIONS PVT.LTD., FFOLIO.
Key Responsibilities in LIBAAS
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Independent business dealings with buyers.
Independent Correspondence with the buyers verbal & mail.
Order generation till shipment.
Price Negotiations, Costing.
Arranging the magazine & photo shoots for reputed magazines like Cosmopolitan,
Marie Claire, Vogue.
Heading the Import & exports for the company.
Importing the material & accessories
Active participation in the fashion shows.
Preparing line sheets & model arrangements for the fashion show.
Preparing the orders for the deliveries to stores in Delhi & Mumbai.
Planning & dispatch of Merchandise to stores in Delhi & Mumbai.
 Monica Garments- (Jan’1997- July’ 2005)
Leading Export House dealing in Woven and Knits Hi- Fashion Ladies.
Senior Merchandising Manager ( Head Of Department)
Buyers: ZARA ,BEST SELLER(VERO MODA), CARREFOUR, LI & FUNG, NAF NAF , MANGO,
RIVER ISLAND, C.D.A EXPORTS BERSHKA, ONLY, INDEX INT’L , 3SUISSES, TOGETHER,
LA REDOUTE , RENE DERHY, EXTRADA, CHEVIGNON, DELUCA FASHION WEAR, HONIGMAN, LIPO LIPO,
CASABAWA, LIPSY, QVC, KIKO,PROVENCE D’AMOUR.
Key Responsibilities in Monica Garments
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Independent business dealings with buyers.
Sample Development and Costing/Pricing
Independent Correspondence with the buyers verbal & mail.
Approve the Technical fit of the Garment.
Approvals right from the First sample till the bulk dispatch.
Sample Approvals before sending to the buyers for approval.
Production Approvals to start up the bulk cutting,
Accessory Approvals before proceeding to buy for the bulk production.
Fit Approvals from the First / Initial sample, Fit , Sales, Road, Pre production, Red Seal, Green Seal & at all
stages.