Chavithra Surendran
@chavithrasurendran
I build trend-led apparel ranges through buying, sourcing, product development, and retail merchandising.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I'm currently a Senior Fashion Buyer at NOLIMIT, curating apparel ranges with directors, managing buying budgets, and negotiating pricing, quantities, and delivery timelines with suppliers. I work closely with marketing, visual merchandising, and fabric sourcing teams to deliver trend-right product launches.
Previously, I bought apparel for Beverly Street and ODEL PLC and supported supply chain operations at Avirate (Timex Garments). Across buying, product development, pricing, visual merchandising, and retail, I've built strong experience in ladies' and kids' categories, market analysis, and supplier coordination.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive – Senior Fashion Buyer
Nolimit
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Collaborates with directors to design and curate product ranges, manages buying office budget, negotiates with suppliers, and coordinates with marketing and visual merchandising teams for product launches.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Next Campus (Birmingham City University)
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Business Administration
2021 - 2022
Pursued a Business Administration degree (BABA) at Next Campus, affiliated with Birmingham City University, in Colombo.
Asian Academy of Commercial Studies
Diploma, Fashion Design
2017 - 2018
Completed a Diploma in Fashion Design at the Asian Academy of Commercial Studies in Colombo.
Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel
Advanced Diploma, Fashion Design and Product Development
2015 - 2016
Earned an Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Product Development from the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel in Ratmalana.
SRI Academy
Certificate, Fashion Design
2015 -
Obtained a Certificate in Fashion Design from SRI Academy in Colombo.
Good Shepherd Convent
G.C.E. Advanced Level, General Studies
2014 -
Completed G.C.E. Advanced Level at Good Shepherd Convent in Kandy.
ESOFT Computer Studies
Diploma, Information Technology
2012 -
Completed a Diploma in Information Technology with a focus on E-Commerce at ESOFT Computer Studies in Colombo.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Sri LankaAuthorized to work in
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