Fashion

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Streetwear

Merchandiser

5 years experience as a Sourcing and Supply Chain Specialist in the Sportswear and Outerwear Apparel industry working for a major brand in a growing international market. Experience in working and traveling to international markets (Latin America) to further knowledge of product life cycle and cost management from design and product creation to bulk production delivery. 


- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Forecasting and Planning
- Product Development and Commercialization
- Strategic Sourcing, Cost Negotiation, and Analysis
- Knowledge of Customs Compliance and Duty Savings
- Ability to work and problem solve with cross functional partners across domestic and international markets
- Motivated to learn and apply new skills and processes

In depth understanding and knowledge of product life cycle from product creation to bulk production delivery.

- Managed and improved pricing negotiation on over 300 RFQ/ quotes per season to achieve cost 
savings on key business programs
- Negotiated and managed seasonal pricing on finished goods and raw materials to improve 
overall gross margin
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders seasonally to review margins and achieve 
potential cost savings.
-  Improved overall gross margins and lead times through cost negotiation on raw material trims and finished garments.
- Achieved sampling lead time time reduction from 35 days to 28 days.
- Managed, analyzed, and mined large data spreadsheets and tech packs for accuracy and
potential cost savings.
- Managed proto development with regional source base and home office developers
- Managed and liaised with vendors and key stakeholders to ensure customs and safety compliance.
- Created and achieved new business relations with 

Proven excellent on-time delivery performance and supply chain management

- Managed seasonal forecast of raw materials and bulk production plans for both raw material and external vendors to optimize supply chain efficiency and improve inventory turns.
- Analyzed bi-weekly global buys to ensure maximum production efficiency while minimizing 
inventory risks.
- Managed and tracked bulk delivery to both customers and internal warehouses to meet seasonal demand and quick turn programs.
- Improved on time performance by 28% in initial season for bulk delivery through reviewing vendors' product efficiency and lines plans.
- Managed and coordinated logistics service and delivery of product from production source base to both domestic and international markets.
- Created a new delivery tracking matrix to measure delivery performance and achieved a 35% increase in on time delivery the next season.
- Implemented new vendor Balanced Scored Card rating to provide in-depth feedback and analysis o

Production Coordinator

LO Intern

- Data entry and administrative assistance

Accounting Assistant

Student Assistant III

Head Teacher/ Teaching Assistant

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