Handles negotiation with supply chain parties, monitors raw material flow and quality, and ensures brand targets for price and delivery. Communicates customer requirements to makers, follows up on product development calendar, and reviews purchase orders for accuracy. Evaluates vendors’ capability with monthly performance tracking and visits makers/stakeholders to support bulk production and delivery objectives.

Senior Merchandiser (Buyer - Pepco) at Pepco Global Sourcing

June 1, 2019 - February 28, 2023

Maintains critical path through internal software (CBX), ensures on-time shipment and sample sending dates with continuous follow-up, and checks purchase order creativity/accuracy before sending to factories. Monitors end-to-end process from development through shipment, selects right vendors by analyzing feasibility, price, complexity, and capacity, visits factories to verify bulk production status, and negotiates best deals aligned with market demand.

Merchandiser (Buyer - Diadora) at ZXY International

February 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

Coordinates with multiple factories to meet ex-factory dates for both development and bulk production, maintains TNA strictly, and negotiates pricing with factories and buyers to secure competitive costs. Provides approvals including strike-off, trims, and PP sample. Presents newly developed products to customers and works closely with the design team to develop new concepts.

Merchandiser (Buyer - Calvin Klein, M&S) at Viyellatex Limited

January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2018

Prepares cost sheets for each product, reviews production tech packs, and clarifies discrepancies. Analyzes practical feasibility of execution considering material availability, factory facilities, expertise, and pricing. Presents newly developed materials/products to customers and supports execution for assigned accounts.