Aayushi Upadhyay Salhotra

• 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.