Hong Kong SAR
Professional Experience: 12 years of Apparel experience in sourcing, product development, merchandising, production & quality management across China and Bangladesh. Product categories covered garments (wovens & knits) and fashion accessories (bags, wallets, caps, scarves & beanies). Have worked in management positions more than 3 years. I have great understanding and skill to lead the team from end to end process on development to sourcing till delivery. Strong interpersonal skill and establish well relationship with customers and vendors plus analyze / planning. Specialties: Sourcing, cost & terms negotiation, production scheduling & critical path management, strategic planning.
WS-TEAM LTD - the trading company for products of garments and fashion accessories, mainly export to the European market and also export to South American market (Such as Brazil). WS-Team Ltd provided services from sourcing concepts and production control till final shipments. Title: Senior Merchandising Manager The regional role of Senior Merchandising Manager is responsible for overseeing operations of offices in Hong Kong, Hangzhou (China), Dhaka (Bangladesh) with 15 people across the region: - 10 people in Hong Kong and in Hangzhou Liaison office - 5 people in Dhaka/Bangladesh Liaison office Responsibilities have been to develop and exploit the production markets in China and Bangladesh for the best of customers and the company, harmonizing procedures of offices and guiding staffs to the required performances. The scope of services offered by the offices being sourcing, product development, production and quality control, logistics, etc. Product Range: - Woven items: Seam sealed functional jackets, down jackets, casual woven items (such as washed pants, shorts, skirts, blouses, dress shirts, jackets.) - Denim: Jeans with special washings - Knit items: T-shirts, Polo shirts, French Terry sweatshirts, Micro Fleece Jackets, etc. - Sweaters: Pullovers, Cardigans - Swimwear: Bikinis, board shorts - Accessories: Bags, wallets, caps, scarves, beanies, etc. Handling accounts / Customers: 1) Adults wear brands across the European & South American Markets: - Marc O’Polo - BIBA - I-heart - Street One - Pioneer / Gin Tonic - Yongo - Maloja - Ortovox - KWI - For Yetts - Ecoalf - Promotional Items across jackets, caps, bags, scarves & beanies for world known brands: BMW, Mini, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull, Swarovski, etc 2) Kids wear brands all for the Market of Germany: - Marc O’Polo - Sanetta - Katag - Jako-O - Fitz - Lemmi - Salt & Pepper - Maloja
MYER SOURCING ASIA LIMITED (HONG KONG Office) – the direct merchandise sourcing office of Australia’s largest department store MYER for managing supply chains & global sourcing of soft goods (such as apparel) and hard goods (such as toys & home decorations) export to Australia market. Title: Senior Merchandiser – Ladieswear / Intimate Handling fashion products of woven & knit garments for Myer ladieswear private labels (Brand: Regatta, Urbane, Piper, Jane Lamerton, Basque, BIB, Mink Denim, etc) and intimate private labels (Brand: Miss Pink, Soho.). Leading a team of 2 merchandisers & 2 Junior Merchandisers for product/factory sourcing and production follow up. Product Range: - Woven items: Woven pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, jackets. => Fabric qualities: ripstop, linen, twill, flannel, poplin, chiffon, silk, corduroy, etc. - Denim: Jeans => Fabric qualities: Cotton/Spandex Denim, etc - Cut & Sewn Knit items: Cut & sewn knit tops => Fabric qualities: cotton, cotton/spandex, rayon/nylon, viscose, etc. - Sweaters: Pullovers, Cardigans => Yarn Qualities: cotton, merino wool, lambswool, cashmere, acrylic, angora, viscose, nylon, alpaca, etc. (Gauge: 3gg, 5gg, 7gg, 12gg, etc.) - Intimate items: Bra & Briefs. => Fabric qualities: cotton, cotton/spandex, etc. Job nature: - Product development including: factories sourcing (China & off-shore) to hit buyer’s target price/delivery, fabrics and trims sourcing, sampling, negotiation with vendors and prepare quotation and T&A schedules to buyers for order confirmation, etc. - Production follow up including: monitoring merchandising team of 2 merchandisers & 2 Junior Merchandisers for product/factory sourcing and production follow up => Ensure garment sampling, lab dips, fabric & trims approval on-time to maintain garment delivery. Co-ordination with QA team for samples review and Q.C. team for garment inspection, follow up shipping documents for delivery.
WS-TEAM LTD - the buying agency of German brand CHIEMSEE (www.chiemsee.com) and Switzerland brand OUTLYNE (www.outlyne.com), and trading company for products of garments and fashion accessories of other customers, mainly export to the European market. WS-Team Ltd provided services from sourcing concepts and production control till final shipments. Title: Merchandising Manager Job nature: Directly deal with customers in Germany & Switzerland. Leading the merchandising team to follow up buyer’s specifications for product development and production to delivery. - Product development including: Meet with fabric and trim suppliers for material sourcing. Factories sourcing and Salesman samples development to meet buyer’s sales meeting of each season. - Production follow up including: Price & delivery negotiation with factories & buyer for order confirmation. Monitoring merchandising team for production process, Q.C. team for garment inspection, and shipping department to provide appropriate documents for shipments. Handling accounts: - Department head of the buying agency for brands CHIEMSEE and OUTLYNE to consolidate all materials sourcing, product developments & production control. Also responsible of factories sourcing for producing appropriate items (such as skiwear, casual woven item, knitwear, swimwear, bag & cap, etc.). - Other customers => denim items of brand MARC O’POLO, garment dyed items of brand Campus. Product Range: - Woven items: Seam sealed skiwears, down jackets, casual woven items (such as washed pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, jackets.) - Denim: Jeans with special washings - Knit items: T-shirts, Polo shirts, French Terry sweatshirts, Micro Fleece Jackets, etc. - Sweaters: Pullovers, Cardigans - Swimwear: Bikinis, board shorts - Accessories: Sport bags, backpacks, PU bags, caps, leather wallets, key holders, etc.
LI & FUNG (TRADING) LTD - the export trading arm of Li & Fung Group (listed company) that provide global sourcing network and managing supply chains for major apparel brands and retailers worldwide. In addition to the wide range and variety of consumer products available through its sourcing network, Li & Fung also leverages its strengths in custom product design and development to provide complete global sourcing solutions for its customers. Title: Garment Senior Merchandiser (Division: LF3/CG1/C1) Handling account of MYER LTD, Australia's largest department store chain: fashion products of woven & knit garments for Myer ladieswear private labels (Brand: Regatta, Urbane, Piper, etc) and intimate private labels (Brand: Miss Pink, Soho.). Directly deal with buyers of Myer (Australia – Melbourne). Product Range: - Woven items: Woven pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, jackets. => Fabric qualities: ripstop, linen, twill, flannel, poplin, chiffon, silk, corduroy, etc. - Denim: Jeans => Fabric qualities: Cotton/Spandex Denim, etc - Cut & Sewn Knit items: Cut & sewn knit tops => Fabric qualities: cotton, cotton/spandex, rayon/nylon, etc. - Sweaters: Pullovers, Cardigans => Yarn Qualities: cotton, merino wool, lambswool, cashmere, acrylic, angora, viscose, nylon, alpaca, etc. (Gauge: 3gg, 5gg, 7gg, 12gg, etc.) - Intimate items: Bra & Briefs. => Fabric qualities: cotton, cotton/spandex, etc. Job nature: - Product development including: factories sourcing to hit buyer’s target price/delivery, fabrics and trims sourcing, sampling, negotiation with vendors and prepare quotation and T&A schedules to buyers for order confirmation, etc. - Production follow up including: monitoring merchandising assistants in Hong Kong & Shenzhen offices for production follow up => Ensure garment sampling, lab dips, fabric & trims approval on-time to maintain garment delivery. Co-ordination with Q.C. team for garment inspection, follow up shipping documents for delivery.
MAINSOME CO. LTD (subsidiary of M.Magtague Group) – a fashion buying agency for brands such as Club Monaco, Kenar, Aritzia, Bobby Jones, Sag Harbor & O’Oscar, etc. These brands export to US and Canada markets. Title: Garment Merchandiser Handling accounts of Club Monaco and Aritzia: fashion products of woven garments and fashion accessories for both men and women. Directly deal with Product Development Managers of Club Monaco (New York) and Aritzia (Canada). Product Range: - Items: Woven pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, blazers, jackets, belts and scarves, etc - Fabric types: denim, ripstop, linen, twill, flannel, poplin, chiffon, silk, corduroy, suede, mercerized wool, wool melton, wool blend, etc. - Garment finishes: Garment washed, enzyme washed, enzyme stone washed, garment dyed, etc. Job nature: Follow up buyer’s specifications for product development and production to delivery. - Product development including: fabrics and trims sourcing & development, sampling, negotiation with vendors and prepare quotation and T&A schedules to buyers for order confirmation, etc. - Production follow up including: monitoring the quality and delivery of fabrics and trims, garment sampling for fit & production approval, monitoring lab test reports, visit factories occasionally to check on progress, co-ordination with Q.C. team for garment inspection, follow up shipping documents for delivery.