OBJECTIVES

To work & utilize my skill and talent as a Designer/ Product Development Manager with a growth Oriented Organization where I can enhance my knowledge & creativity with Company’s goal & objectives.

EXPERIENCE: 10 YEARS

 MAY’2008 TO TILL DATE at STRATEGIC SOURCING SOLUTION (3S)
Product Development Manager -Home Textiles &Hard Goods
 JUNE’ 2006 – MAY’2008 at ASDA
Product Development Merchandiser- Soft Lines
 JUNE2004– JUNE’2006 at CONTINENTAL HOME FURNISHINGS
Senior Textile Designer - Home Furnishings & Floor Coverings
 APRIL' 2000 - JUNE' 2004 at RUGS INDIA ( REVIERA TEXTILES)
Textile Designer - Home Furnishings

CLIENTS HANDLING
 IKEA (Sweden), Target (U. S. A), John Lewis , nthropologies, Debenhams , ier1-import, jc penny, een Bekker (Holland), Lacey mills inc. (U. S. A. ), Laura Ashley, Saturday Knight, Louis Vuitton, Mohawk home (U. S. A ), D. S . trading ( S. Korea ), andmade carpet ( U. K. ) , Bacova ( U. S. A) Calitex (Germany), asa Castina, Kas (Australia), ara Home, Trend, XXX Lutz, KGH, Kids Interior, Oriental Trading Co. , ardinon,
SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
 Ned graphics, Coral draw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Ms-office.


JOB PROFILE
a) Merchandising / Marketing:
 Costing, sourcing, inventory management of outsourced fabric / accessories / packing materials in line with quality & cost.
 Identifying suppliers for buyers. Expanding range, sampling, pricing, and follow-up on production, inspection and consolidation of goods.
Order processing and production co ordination.
 Preparing presentations, photo offers and quotes sheets to dispatch the samples to the customers developing time and action plan,

b) Sourcing & Vendor Management
 Identifying and developing vendor source for achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials and reduction in delivery time.
 Assessing the performance of vendors on various criterions such as percentage for rejections, quality improvement rate. Follow up with vendors for timely deliveries and quality checks, ensuring timely payments.

c) Product Development
 Co-coordinating with Designers, Buying Agents, Liaison Offices, Direct Buyers and technically skilled professional to introduce new designs in the markets as per requirements.
 Preparing presentations, photo offers and quotes sheets to dispatch the samples to the customers developing time and action plan.
 Managing the complete product development cycle inclusive of assessing client requirements, sample development & approval, final production & delivery of orders.
 Interpreting market trends / colors and developing fabrics & surface design for complete house ware range based on customer mood boards and trends with the design team.

PRODUCTS HANDLING
 Beddings- Comforter, Duvet cover, Coverlet, Quilt, Pillow Sham, Dec. Pillow, Curtain & Throw.
 Table linen- Table Cloth, Placemat, Runner, Napkin
 Kitchen Linen- Apron, Pot holder, Oven mitten, Bread basket.
 Bath Linen- Bathmat, Bath robe, Shower Curtain, Bath Accessories/Bath Hardware.
 Floor coverings- Tufted, loom & hooked Carpets, Rugs, and Coir & Rubber Mats.
 Ladies & kids garments
 Furniture
 S/Steel House ware, Window Hardware, Brass Hardware – All categories.
 Stationary Products
 Pet Products
QUALIFICATION
ACADEMICS
B. Sc. From Guwahati university in 1995
TECHNICAL
3 years Diploma in Handloom& Textile Technology from Indian Institute of Handloom Technology. Ministry of Textile in 1998.
Diploma in textile designing (CAD) from International institute of textile technology.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
 Date of Birth 3 1st, Dec1976
 Marital status Married
 Languages Known English, Hindi, Assamese
 Strengths Fast Learner, Strategies and Quick to take initiative

(Jayanta ***** )