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| Position wanted: |
Apparel Sourcing |
| Job category: |
Fashion |
| Objective and Resume Summary: |
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Merchandising and Sourcing Profile Oversee the procurement of merchandise that meets the Apparel Importers requirements for style, quality, on time delivery, maximum profitability and minimal risk. Oversee production processes from costing through delivery on all Knitwear and Woven wear directly from manufacturers.
Careeer Profile Well versed in marketing and merchandising of woven and knitwear. Experience in Costing, sourcing, merchandising & QA of Woven and Knitwear.
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| Skills: |
Core Competencies
Sale and Source to make a Apparel from Sketch to Ready to wear.
Management experience in Sales, Sourcing, Merchandising Of men’s, women’s, Children’s apparel of European market .
Sourcing and negotiating skills, with base of costing.
Able to qualify supplier’s manufacturing capabilities.
Familiar with Commercial procedures.
IT Skills to operate daily communications.
Strong communication Skills. Skilled Negotiator and Strategist.
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through skills. Experience in managing all core functions within a business |
| Known languages (and levels): |
English-Very GoodHindi-A littleOther: Bengali
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| Type of Employment wanted: |
Full Time
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| Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers: |
50000 USD
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| Current Location: |
( Confidential ) |
| Education History, Qualifications & other additional information: |
| Level of Education: |
Masters
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Education
Masters Of Commerce –Marketing,Management,Accounting
Professional Development Certificate on Export Documentation by Dhaka Chamber Of Commerce. Certificate on Production Management by Srilankan Clothing Institute.
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| Work History & Experience: |
| Years of Work Experience: |
10 to 15 Years |
Heena Designs
Assistant General Manager,Marketing & Sourcing
2006 – Present
In charge of marketing and business development functions reporting to the General Manager, head and oversee overall business and operations . The key duties including
- Business Development: Being responsible for direct marketing activity.Working independently with buyers. Following are few key customers who are developed and shipped out woven and knitwears.
Germany – Katag,Eisend Kids Spain – Servicola Informaticas
Turkey - Collizione
Canada - Anthony M,Krush Singapore – Coldwear,Besmark Merchandising,Magnum,Halya International
- Spot Quotation of Woven wear and Knitwear.
-Maintaining all aspects of the critical path with junior members of the team.
-Negotiating - head up a team of merchandiser to manage production.
-Efficiently use factory capacities to meet Importers product demand.
- Work with garment factories and fabric mills to achieve best prices.
- Work to ensure a seamless co-ordination with internal colleagues related to production and development issues
- Monitor suppliers and the production market to update market situation with suppliers
- Monitor and ensure the quality and appropriateness of the customer’s production base to ensure the best value costing and quality of merchandise
-Working closely with all internal teams of Retailer/Importers merchandising, sourcing, Quality Control.
-Develops supplier relationships in line with business strategy.
-Responsible for the execution of the Product Development process within pre-determined critical path timelines.
-Ensure T & A are achieved for smooth execution of orders.
- The owner of the seasonal critical path.
-Ensuring critical path is clearly communicated and preparation for meetings are completed in a timely manner.
-Meet with Fabric /trims suppliers to understand key trends, prices etc and update Customer’s Buying Department.
Techno World
Manager,Merchandising & Quality Assurance
2001 – 2005
Techno World - Buying House of all kinds of Wovenwear and Knitwear to Europe market.Reporting to General Manager and supervise senior merchandisers, the key duties were belows.
- Provide day-to-day operational direction to the merchandising staff to ensure customer orders are filled and delivered on time
- Communicate sourcing updates and pricing issues to all team members.
- Follow up Quality team members.
-Supervise the Production input through the final inspection on AQL level.
-Weekly follow up meeting among merchandisers, Quality Controllers to ensure all Quality level is met.
- Follow Up LC terms and conditions and Back to Back LC issues. - Documentation Cross Check . - -Shipping and payment .
Martinet Associates
Deputy Manager,Merchandising
1997 - 2001
Martinet Associates - Buying House of all kinds of Wovenwear and Knitwear to Europe market.Reporting to Merchandising Manager and supervise 06 senior merchandisers the assigned duties were as belows.
-Accountable for running the development and sourcing of all products.
-Lead the team of merchandisers to ensure the goods are produced in time.
-Help the team members to understand the technical pack.
-Sourcing of Fabric,Accessories for the relevant Customers.
-Follow Up Export documentation from Manufacturers and Issue Inspection Certificate after scrutiny of documents.
-Monitor factories for opening Back to Back LCs to the Fabric suppliers and Accessories suppliers.
Sketch Promotions Senior Merchandiser 1993 – 1997 Sketch Promotions – Buying House of all kinds of Wovenwear and Knitwear to UK market.Reporting to Country Manager and supervise 05 junior merchandisers the assigned duties were as belows.
-Costing of woven/knitwear,Price Negotiation,sample development,Order placement to factories,monitoring from development to shipment.Following Key Importers of UK was being handeled
UK – Peacocks,Ethel Austin , Costco,WEW,Poundstretcher,Baum Trading,Milords.
-Ensuring all delivery dates are achieved.
-Looking after all purchase orders.
-Updating and maintaining the WIP(Work In Progress).
-Attend Trade Shows to represent the company.
-Follow Up team members that all designated dead lines are met.
-Train the members as where necessary.
-Evaluate factory before placing order based on performance.
Epic Designers Ltd
Junior Merchandiser
1989 – 1992 Epic Deisgners Ltd – A leading Garment Buying house used to source products from 50-60 factories in Bangladesh.Reporting to the Merchandsing Manager/Divisional Merchandisers,Responsible for following duties.
-Maintain relationship with Customers,Manufactures,Fabric Suppliers.
-Ensure communication of Product development reaches to all concerned.
-Follow Up sample development and despatch.
-Follow Up with factories T &A schedule provided by the Senior Merchandisers to achevie the sample/Production in time.
-Perform as assigned by the Divisional Merchandiser/Manager to keep work flow of the Job.
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