Aayushi Upadhyay Salhotra
Detail-oriented professional with experience in fashion apparel, leather goods, and jewelry. Skilled in sourcing, merchandising, product development, business strategy, vendor management and supply chain coordination. MSc in Luxury and Fashion Management at SKEMA Business School. Adept at data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and timely project execution. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills with a focus on marketing insights and operational efficiency.
• Led accessory product development from development concept → design → sourcing → development → testing → launch , contributing to 20% regional business growth between Q2 and Q4 . • Target based costing with vendors in APAC and EU region. • Developed strategic growth plans, optimised workflows, and reduced production cycle times by 15%. • Weekly meeting with mills and suppliers to develop and source seasonal fabrics aligned with RTW design and performance standards. • Conducted factory audits and visits to ensure calendar alignment, innovation execution, and compliance with cost and quality targets. • Focused on development of premium apparel , leather goods and semi-precious jewellery aligned with brand expectations. • Facilitated weekly vendor and cross-functional team calls to resolve challenges and ensure timely execution. • Partnered with Design teams to translate sketches into actionable tech packs, material lists and factory-ready packages. • Maintained precise PLM updates for BOM, costing and measurements.
• Managed full-cycle product development for knit, woven, and leather collections across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka from proto to SMS , maintain on- time deliveries . • Collaboration with UK partners on sourcing, sustainability integration, and market-aligned development. • Seasonal critical path planning, cost negotiations, and supplier coordination to meet performance and budget goals. • Conducted factory assessments and approvals, ensuring compliance with CSR and product quality guidelines. • Strengthened vendor relationships and implemented SOPs that enhanced on-time delivery by 10%. • Lead sustainable fabric development in partnership with the brand’s corporate sustainability division. • Assessed knit and woven trims (rib, cuffs, collars) for compatibility, tension, and finishing quality within multi-category development. • Directed proto, SMS, PP and TOP evaluation to ensure fit, quality and margin alignment.
• Coordinated product development across women’s knit, woven, and leather collections for international markets. • Reviewed technical packages and approved samples in line with brand standards and buyer expectations. • Facilitated buyer visits and supported seamless execution of sourcing operations from development to order closure. • Delivered cost efficiencies through proactive negotiation and vendor alignment. • Managed showroom layout and collection organization for seasonal meetings with buyers and internal teams.
• Supported development for global brands including Mango, Just Jeans, and Gymboree. • Assisted in costing, sourcing, and vendor communication to support fast-track product timelines. • Coordinated closely with suppliers on dyeing, embroidery, and trim procurement to ensure delivery schedules. • Collaborated with product and design teams to curate showroom displays reflective of seasonal narratives for the buyers meetings. • Managed fabric sourcing, development, and testing for RTW lines, ensuring quality, innovation, and timely delivery.