Curriculum Vitae
Preciosa Guillo
Nickname : Grace/Mamoona
Address : ** * ***** ** ***** Park Samanabad Lahore
Mobile No : 009***********
E mail Address : ********.**********@*****.***
Marital Status : Married
Citizenship : Filipino
SEMINARS ATTENDED
SGS Hong KongCourse: The Trend in Textile Testing January 30, 2003
KSA Technopak (India) Pvt. Ltd.Course: Sourcing/Interstoff Asia (Hongkong) October 20, 1999
The Philippine Trade Training Centre Course: Fabric, Thread Selection & Usage October 20-24, 1997
The Philippine Trade Training Centre Course: Fabric and Garment Inspection February 6-10, 1995
Tri-Global Computer Systems Course: LAN Smart Operations January 16, 1995
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master in Commerce major in account Manila, Philippine
SKILLS
Proficient in computer applications i.e. Excel, Word, Paper port, Inventory System & Internet applications.
Good communication skills, proficient in written and spoken English.
Good analytical skills, meticulous and hardworking.
Positive & committed work attitudes and can work with deadlines.
With knowledge on garment & fabric inspection (4 pts inspection system) and Lab testing (AATCC) methods.
With knowledge on garment sewing operation breakdown, production planning, loading schedule and material explosion.
With knowledge on Textile manufacturing processes (Denim & Piece dyed).
Special Seminar Attended
GAP Q.A Seminar 1997
GAP Safety Seminar 1998
GAP Symposium Seminar1999
The Catalyst washing Seminar 2000
Tommy Hilfiger Q.A Seminar 2001
Quality Control and Training Seminar 2002
Quality Management for the garment industry 2003
Different Buyer work with:
GAP Old Navy/Banana Republic
Tommy Hilfiger Hong Kong @ Taiwan branch/PVH
HTC Sean Jon Hindustan Philippines
Guess Philippines
Hennes and Mauritz (H@M)
Brand Ministry/Hudson/Vicoss/Lee
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Company : Tommy Hilfiger
Woven Denim @ Knits (TJJ, Children, Men’s)
Position : Senior Quality Inspector and Senior Merchandiser Base in Manila
Year : 2001-2003
Job Description:
Communicates with Customers regarding their requirements such as quantity, body fabric & pocketing (color standard, lab dip, sample yardage), trims with its detailed description and application in the garment, samples (proto, fit, counter, washing, pre-production, advertising, TOP of production & shipment samples), detailed sewing construction with sketches, size specification & point of measurement, washing standard, finishing/packing assortment & instruction, lab testing, social compliance & mode of shipment.
Handles and communicates with for price quotation. Consolidate details and prepares cost estimates (reviewed & approved by the Managing Director) then, send price quotation to Customer.
Negotiates and finalize (with the approval of the Managing Director) with Buyer the best price, shipment date, time & action calendar, payment and shipment term.
Upon receipt of Customer’s order confirmation, reviews completeness of garment purchase order.
Communicates with buyer about any revision on styling, size specifications, fabric delivery and arrival dates and, more importantly, any incident or activity that will affect garment delivery.
Company : Mode International Inc Phil/China Branch
Woven Denim (Twill, Ribs Top, Denim)
Position : Quality and Purchase Manager
Year : 1997-2001
Job Description:
Directly responsible for over-all management for sourcing, development and procurement of all materials needed by the company such as fabric, trims, laundry chemicals, machines, spare parts and office supplies.
Directly responsible for order planning, controls and strategies aiming to attain overall profitability.
Establishes order projections that will aid scheduling as to budget of cash flow, production capacity and materials inventory.
Manages and negotiates with fabric suppliers as to the best price based on Buyer’s quality standards, order quantity, payment term, development (lab dip, shade lots, shade bands), production lead-time, sample yardages, fabric inspection and delivery.
Conducts plant evaluation (domestic & abroad) prior to order placement.
Plans and procure materials just in time for production.
Works closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, Import/Export, production, Quality Assurance and Quality Control regarding order schedules, delivery commitments and status of the materials ordered.
Attends to foreign buying trips, seminars and international trade shows for sourcing fabrics, trims, machines and fashion updates.
Evaluates lab dips, fabric inspection reports, lab test results & shade bands. Recommends solutions on any problem that arise.
Claim Management. Analyze/review/potential or existing problems on fabrics that might affects production and garment delivery due dates. Recommends solution amicable for both parties.
Coordinates with the Materials Inventory Section for the inventory level (stock availability & replenishment), planning & control systems.
Validates planned materials consumption against actual usage to use up excess stocks for future requirements.
Review commercial invoices, purchase order, receiving report, inspection report and recommends payment.
Company : Azgard9 Denim Limited (Former Legler Nafeez)
Vertical unit Manufacturer of Denim,Woven Tops and Bottom
Product dealing : H@M Hennes and Mauritz
Position : Quality Manager 2003-2006
Product Manager 2006-2011
Job Description:
Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities
Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.
Arrange the collection of new fabric and washes, styling together with costing sheet for new season
Driving a solution set across development teams (primarily Development/ and Marketing Communications) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning.
Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.
Analyzing potential partner relationships for the product.
Handles and communicates with for price quotation. Consolidate details and prepares cost estimates (reviewed & approved by the Managing Director) then, send price quotation to Customer.
Negotiates and finalize (with the approval of the Managing Director) with Buyer the best price, shipment date, time & action calendar, payment and shipment term.
Company : Sarena Apparel
Position : Marketing/ Merchandising Manager
Year : Feb 2015-present
Company : Metro Cash and Carry
Position : Senior Buying Manager
Non Food Soft (Clothing department)
Year : 2013- 2014
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Purchasing Strategy : Product & Ranges, Price, Promotion, Place
Commercial and Marketing policy: Metro Post, leaflet, catalogue etc.
Lay out merchandising in consultation with operations
Create, develop and follow up new concepts and projects.
Definition of yearly budget in terms of sales, gross profit and later incomes per buying department and per article group in consultation with Directors
Follow up performance of each buyer down to the article group level and per store.
Observation of market information, follow up, new development and trends in order to be up-to-date on the situation on her area’s market.
Managing the FTE budget
Drive and support give advice to her team in their own business, communicate and keep her team up to date.
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