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I am Hiwot Amdu Grmay, a results-driven merchandiser with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in end-to-end product development, vendor management, costing, and ensuring timely shipments, while collaborating closely with buyers, vendors, and factories to deliver high-quality garments. I thrive in fast-paced environments, turning concepts into production-ready products and continually improving processes to meet targets and client expectations. Beyond daily merchandising, I enjoy exploring new markets and trade shows to source capable vendors, drive process improvements, and mentor teams to achieve higher efficiency and quality. I am fluent in English, Tigrigna & Amharic, with strong cross-cultural communication skills that help me coordinate global teams and build lasting partnerships.…I am Hiwot Amdu Grmay, a results-driven merchandiser with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in end-to-end product development, vendor management, costing, and ensuring timely shipments, while collaborating closely with buyers, vendors, and factories to deliver high-quality garments. I thrive in fast-paced environments, turning concepts into production-ready products and continually improving processes to meet targets and client expectations. Beyond daily merchandising, I enjoy exploring new markets and trade shows to source capable vendors, drive process improvements, and mentor teams to achieve higher efficiency and quality. I am fluent in English, Tigrigna & Amharic, with strong cross-cultural communication skills that help me coordinate global teams and build lasting partnerships.

Hiwot Amdu Grmay

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I am Hiwot Amdu Grmay, a results-driven merchandiser with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in end-to-end product development, vendor management, costing, and ensuring timely shipments, while collaborating closely with buyers, vendors, and factories to deliver high-quality garments. I thrive in fast-paced environments, turning concepts into production-ready products and continually improving processes to meet targets and client expectations. Beyond daily merchandising, I enjoy exploring new markets and trade shows to source capable vendors, drive process improvements, and mentor teams to achieve higher efficiency and quality. I am fluent in English, Tigrigna & Amharic, with strong cross-cultural communication skills that help me coordinate global teams and build lasting partnerships.…I am Hiwot Amdu Grmay, a results-driven merchandiser with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in end-to-end product development, vendor management, costing, and ensuring timely shipments, while collaborating closely with buyers, vendors, and factories to deliver high-quality garments. I thrive in fast-paced environments, turning concepts into production-ready products and continually improving processes to meet targets and client expectations. Beyond daily merchandising, I enjoy exploring new markets and trade shows to source capable vendors, drive process improvements, and mentor teams to achieve higher efficiency and quality. I am fluent in English, Tigrigna & Amharic, with strong cross-cultural communication skills that help me coordinate global teams and build lasting partnerships.

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I am Hiwot Amdu Grmay, a results-driven merchandiser with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in end-to-end product development, vendor management, costing, and ensuring timely shipments, while collaborating closely with buyers, vendors, and factories to deliver high-quality garments. I thrive in fast-paced environments, turning concepts into production-ready products and continually improving processes to meet targets and client expectations.

Beyond daily merchandising, I enjoy exploring new markets and trade shows to source capable vendors, drive process improvements, and mentor teams to achieve higher efficiency and quality.

I am fluent in English, Tigrigna & Amharic, with strong cross-cultural communication skills that help me coordinate global teams and build lasting partnerships.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Tigrinya

Fluent

Amharic

Fluent

English

Fluent

Swedish

Beginner

Arabic

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Merchandiser at ASMARA Group

July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Senior Merchandiser responsible for pre-pricing and costing with potential vendors; strategizing sourcing with customers and following up with vendors; monitoring vendor performance and KPIs; determining shipment plans and visiting factories to ensure conformity with planned shipments; developing photo samples and PPS/TOPS from multiple vendors; conducting sample review/evaluation for photoshoots, fit, PP and TOP; preparing QC inspection files; and attending apparel trade shows to expand the vendor network and identify new opportunities.

Senior Merchandiser at CFL Distribution INC

September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Production and development coordination for US clients (e.g., Duluth, Reflective Apparel). Responsibilities included factory visits to track production against plans, reporting WIP to overseas merchandising teams, following up on photo sample/PPS/TOPS, reviewing workmanship, coordinating with Hong Kong & China teams, arranging buyer/overseas trips, and preparing QC files; attending apparel trade shows to source new vendors and conduct initial facility visits.

Senior Merchandiser at Velocity Apparelz CO [ESC]

April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

Account management for high-fashion brands (Madewell, Aeropostale). Responsibilities included garment costing, executing sample submissions/approvals, fabric/trims sourcing, managing buyer and supplier communications, weekly buyer updates, buyer portal data maintenance, ensuring in-house dates are met, end-to-end order execution, export bookings, and product development for potential buyers; served as in-charge for supplier claims settlement and merchandising system implementation coordination.

Production Merchandiser at Velocity Apparelz Companies PLC

November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020

Account management for The Children's Place and S-Oliver brands; responsibilities included sampling coordination, production follow-up with planning and factories, managing buyer communications, raw materials allocation and stock maintenance, overseeing import of raw materials, and coordinating export loading plans for freight.

Admin Assistant at Velocity Apparelz Companies PLC

November 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017

Administrative support including arranging factory visitors (buyers, government officials), coordinating communications with expatriates and skilled workers, managing transport and accommodation, and organizing cultural and corporate activities on factory premises.

Spoken English Instructor at Ibex Foreign Languages Academy

December 1, 2011 - August 1, 2016

Led English language courses focusing on phonetics, group discussions, and personal interviews; delivered special classes for kids to improve ice-breaking and speaking skills.