Team Leader- Merchandising, Sourcing, Costing, Product development at HuiJiang Export Import Ltd

Lead and manage a team of product managers, merchandisers and QC. Review production planning and optimize factory slots. Manage full product lifecycle: sourcing factories and fabric suppliers, negotiating terms and pricing, cost control, placing orders, production management, quality merchandising and inspection. Handle casual and formal ladies categories in woven, sweaters, knits and denim fabrication. Maintain relationships with factories and onboard new suppliers for a wider product range; negotiate terms to optimize gross margin. Lead product development, sourcing, and supplier performance evaluation. Interview, hire and mentor new team members, delegating tasks.

Sr Manager- Merchandising and Sourcing at Salt Attire

Leading a team of merchandisers, onboarding new manufacturing partners, fabric and trims suppliers. Negotiate terms, optimize margins and maintain vendor relationships. Liaise with internal and external parties to ensure smooth production and quality merchandising while maintaining TNA calendars. Drive product development, sourcing and costing; analyze sales data and market trends to inform trend decisions, selection and product assortment. Identify and mitigate production risks and resolve quality issues, rejections and claims.

Manager- Merchandising, Sourcing, Business Development at Esstee Traders United (HK) Ltd

Manage order processes, negotiate prices with suppliers, place orders and oversee production and order follow-ups. Lead the merchandising team to achieve sales and margin KPIs. Build and maintain relationships with customers, assist with new inquiries and product development, pricing and issue resolution with exceptional service. Conduct overseas trips to seek new business opportunities and drive growth. Develop multi-country production sourcing strategies including product development and pricing. Manage sourcing for factories and fabric suppliers for fast and slow fashion categories (woven, knits, denim, sweaters) and negotiate terms for optimal profit margins. Prepare reports on sales performance, market trends and customer insights, and drive supply chain improvements.

Sr Merchandiser at Maya Exports Corporation

Drive product lifecycle from inquiries, sampling, costing, order booking, production, quality and timely shipment. Managed key accounts including H&M, Lindex, Pimkie, Tesco. Track factory production status and ensure timely shipping. Negotiate prices and terms with fabric and trims suppliers and customers. Communicate product information with buyers, vendors and internal teams.

Merchandiser at Modesty Garment

Handled customers such as Promod, New Look, Forever New, Target, Lipsy, Phildar, Lahalle. Monitored production plans, collaborated with production teams to oversee mass production and ensure timely delivery and quality. Interpreted fitting comments for bulk production and worked with in-house pattern makers, sample makers and garment technicians. Prepared BOM, lab-dip, strike off and bulk fabric approvals.