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Apparel Sourcing and Production Manager

My name is Carol, I am a Mandarin native speaker, specialised in apparel sourc- ing, buying, development, production, quality control, shipping, projection/inven- tory control domestically and internationally, skilled at balancing design, cost and quality, shortening production lead time, building up vendor relationship .
I have a good sense about market trends, sufficient technical background, I am a natural relationship builder, good negotiator, critical thinker with problem solving skill. With strategic thinking and result driven mentality, I can lead the team and come with effective solutions for the best suitable products. More than 15 years pro-actively working in US, China and Europe, I am very familiar with consumer markets in Europe/US and production ability of oversea and US domestic manu- facturers, successful helping company to expand the market and increase sales revenue.


-lead key strategic sourcing initiatives, search and develop cutting edge, cost
effective fabric(woven, cut & sewn, fully fashion, denim, leather) trims, workman
ship, packaging etc.
-sales data analysis, identify the bestselling items, set up projection,
create OTB plan
-product concept development(incl. licensee products)
-develop cost reduction strategy, payment term/delivery negotiation -review and approve Tech Pack, BOM, POs
-lead sample approval process
-set up quality standard, coordinate lab tests
-develop supplier management strategies, coordinate factory audits and
guide vendor performance evaluation
-set up production timelines and tracking process
-monitor incoming merchandise receiving from factory delivery, shipment
booking, customs clearance through truck delivery to door -team leader, train junior purchaser and QC


- trends research and concept design
- sales data analysis, create OTB plan, inventory management
- source and develop fabric, trim, packaging and manufacturers
- coordinator 3rd party factory audit
- cost analysis/negotiation
- review and approve tech pack and BOM
- lead sample approval process and coordinate in-house and lab tests - review and approve PO issue
- set up production timelines and tracking process

Senior Fabric and Trim Buyer

-concept design 
-source technical fabric, trims, packaging and manufacturers 
-develop tennis, walking, running, workout, swim, team sport collections
-create Tech Pack & BOM
-cost analysis/negotiation 
-lab dips and samples approval
-set up quality standard, proceed lab tests
-part of my work contributed to: 2010 Wimbledon Championship; 2008 Dutch National Olympics Team; 2009 German National Hockey Team; Polish National Volleyball Team


Senior Apparel Product Developer

-sourcing materials and manufacturers 
-price/payment terms negotiation 
-purchase apparel items for different genders and age groups
-production quality and delivery control 
-support vendor to complete shipping documents


Apparel Purchaser

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