I am a seasoned soft goods professional with deep experience in private label development, merchandise procurement, and production across apparel, footwear, and accessories. I excel at spotting trends, identifying innovative products, and negotiating win-win outcomes in high-stakes negotiations. I’m fluent in English and Chinese, and I thrive in fast-paced environments, coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders with strong planning, project management, and process-mapping skills. I collaborate closely with planning, design, and buying teams as well as overseas vendors to translate concepts into technically feasible products that meet customer expectations. I routinely lead risk assessments for materials, fit, and performance, evaluate new manufacturers for capacity and social compliance, and stay informed on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement. I’m also comfortable in cross-cultural communication, with basic French.

David Wei Shi

I am a seasoned soft goods professional with deep experience in private label development, merchandise procurement, and production across apparel, footwear, and accessories. I excel at spotting trends, identifying innovative products, and negotiating win-win outcomes in high-stakes negotiations. I’m fluent in English and Chinese, and I thrive in fast-paced environments, coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders with strong planning, project management, and process-mapping skills. I collaborate closely with planning, design, and buying teams as well as overseas vendors to translate concepts into technically feasible products that meet customer expectations. I routinely lead risk assessments for materials, fit, and performance, evaluate new manufacturers for capacity and social compliance, and stay informed on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement. I’m also comfortable in cross-cultural communication, with basic French.

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I am a seasoned soft goods professional with deep experience in private label development, merchandise procurement, and production across apparel, footwear, and accessories. I excel at spotting trends, identifying innovative products, and negotiating win-win outcomes in high-stakes negotiations. I’m fluent in English and Chinese, and I thrive in fast-paced environments, coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders with strong planning, project management, and process-mapping skills.

I collaborate closely with planning, design, and buying teams as well as overseas vendors to translate concepts into technically feasible products that meet customer expectations. I routinely lead risk assessments for materials, fit, and performance, evaluate new manufacturers for capacity and social compliance, and stay informed on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement. I’m also comfortable in cross-cultural communication, with basic French.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Sourcing and Export Manager at JiangSu Yangzhou Textile Exp Corp.
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Sourced and exported garments and textile products to Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, Korea, and Hong Kong; managed supplier relationships and coordinated export activities.
Sourcing and Development Manager at Primera (Asia) Ltd. Shanghai Rep. Office
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Sourced and developed new fabrics, accessories, and apparel for vendors; led development initiatives to expand product offerings.
Import Coordinator at Eclipse Int’l Fashions Canada Inc.
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Worked with the merchandise manager and overseas factories to follow up on orders and ensure timely delivery.
Buyer at Please Mum Stores Co. Ltd.
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Assisted with conceptual and technical product line development for kids’ wear; supported merchandising and design teams.
Senior Manager, Procurement & Global Sourcing at Giant Tiger Stores Co Ltd.
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2024
Led the production and sourcing team (import coordinators, fit technicians, quality control) to execute the production cycle across apparel, accessories, and footwear. Collaborated with planning, design, and buying teams and overseas vendors to translate concepts into feasible products. Established production calendars, milestones, and risk assessments; sourced materials and manufacturing processes; evaluated facilities and social compliance; stayed abreast of industry trends and participated in PLM research.

Education

Textile Products Design at Southern Yangtze University (SYTU)
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
French Language Studies at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods, Other