Singapore
Experienced Product Developer with a demonstrated history of working in the sporting goods industry. Skilled in Trend Analysis, Retail, Textiles, Wovens, and Visual Merchandising. Strong product management professional graduated from Singapore Institute Of Retail Studies & M.I.A. in Textile & Fashion Designing. Coordinates the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned models to lead to on time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals. Collaborates with Design, Brand and Category Management, Merchandising, and Manufacturing, to effectively execute on product development goals and deliverables. Creates and revises appropriate documentation for assigned products; ensures all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes. Apparel Product Developer committed to athletes and deliver world-class products to help athletes push the boundaries of their potential. Coordinates the product development process – digital and physical - from initial concept to commercialization ready for assigned products, according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals. Provides leadership within product development teams and with cross-functional partners in areas related to materials and trims, garment construction, development process, cost negotiation, sustainability and quality risk mitigation. Tracks and facilitates sampling and prototyping for products; identifies and addresses key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plans accordingly to deliver proven and tested product. Keeps abreast of team goals, new technology, market trends and consumer needs throughout the development process. Working with the team of designers, technical designers, product management, developers, testers, engineers, and managers obsess over Nike’s iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. Collaborate, ideate and refine products’ construction, fit and materials. Skillfully operate at the intersection of the consumer, technical feasibility and business objectives. Work lockstep with manufacturing, factories and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.
- Handling Men's, Women's, Kid's item for USA Aeropostale Brands. (Knits). - Provide service to Customer. - Finalized prices from vendor to present final price to Customer. - Setting-up of various SOPs to facilitate the smooth execution of the daily merchandising follow-up. - Liase with QC from all region to ensure order running smoothly and delivery on time. - Fully involve of sourcing for new fabrics, trims, factories (set up, compliances). - Actively involved in the daily follow-up of the orders. - Supervising of 2 assistants in the daily order follow-up and problem solving. - Actively involved in managing the merchandising aspects of the Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia office. - Problem analyse & solving on all issues pertaining to all aspects of merchandising. - Travelling to factories in Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia. - Liased with factory : Ghim Li, SL Global, Erise factories.
- To deliver sales and profit target through . - Effective management of inventory (delivery, assortment and category mix). - To ensure all key standards of merchandising and visual display are consistently maintained in all stores, maximizing brand impact. - Responsible for purchasing of the products to ensure optimal product mix in all stores at all times. - To build and maintain high performing sales teams, motivating them through trust, loyalty and inclusion. - To work with Marketing Manager to create and ensure successful implementation of the stores trading calendar, incorporating initiatives and local opportunities where appropriate. - Be aware of the general market for products, recommend new brands for stores and institutions. - Analyze the inventory at warehouse and in-transit and in-stores to plan for future deliveries.
- Handling Ladies Dress for Emma James / J.H.Collectibles Brand. (Knits). - Handling Ladies Suits for Ms.Dorby (Knits). - Provide service to Customer, liase with fabric mills/trims suppliers/factories. - Finalized prices from vendor to present final price to Customer. - Confident and in charge of Colors approval ie. Lab Dips/Dyelots/Shadebands. - Setting-up of various SOPs to facilitate the smooth execution of the daily merchandising follow-up. - Knowledge in garment production and quality control. - Knowledge in paper pattern drafting/sewing/constructions. - Liase with QC from all region to ensure order running smoothly and delivery on time. - Fully involve of sourcing for new fabrics, trims, factories (set up, compliances). - Actively involved in the daily follow-up of the orders. - Supervising of 2 assistants in the daily order follow-up and problem solving. - Actively involved in managing the merchandising aspects of the Cambodia & Malaysia office. - Problem analyse & solving on all issues pertaining to all aspects of merchandising. - Travelling to factories in Cambodia and Malaysia. - Liased with factory : Pt.Hanin Nusa (Indonesia), Pt.Mataram (Indonesia), LXS (Thailand).
- Handling Men's Shirts for Banana Republic Brand. (Woven). - Provide Customer Service & liase with fabric/trims suppliers. - Confident and in charge of Colors approval ie. Lab Dips/Dyelots/Shadebands. - Liase with QC to ensure order running smoothly and delivery on time. - Actively involved in the daily follow-up of the orders & problem solving. - Actively involved in managing the merchandising aspects of the Indonesia & Sri Lanka office. - Problem analyze & solving issues pertaining to all aspects of merchandising. - Liased with factory : PT.Fit-U (Indo), Maliban (Sri Lanka)