Sourcing Manager, Sourcing Coordinator
Resume:
Foaz khan
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced in garment merchandising, sourcing, production activities, quality, and Logistics.
Costing, contract negotiation, importing, supplier selection, production schedule planning
Experienced in Garment Construction, Multitasking, Production Experience, Production Management, and Skilled multitasker. Fabric, product development, PO follow-up, cost cutting, profit increasing, vendor relations
Compliance follow-up, Liaison with sales, marketing, inventory, logistics, and Finance
Lab tests of fabric and accessories, skilled in Denims, Knit, sweaters, Woven top and bottom.
Sourcing the right product at a minimal cost, Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Demonstrate logical analysis and problem-solving skills. Motivates and develops others.
Aptitude to learn technical applications quickly, Initiative & ability to work independently.
Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Illustrator)
Languages: English, Bengali
EDUCATION
Graduated “Fashion Management”, George Brown College, ON, Toronto, Canada 2014-2016
Major: 4M- Marketing and Merchandising, Manufacturing and Management
Supplementary: Sourcing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.
MBS (Master of Business Studies) IU, Bangladesh
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sourcing and Production Coordinator/Manager (Disney Headwear) Ranka Group
May 2017 onward
Off-shore sourcing, Costing, Negotiation, PO allocation, Vendor development, Visioning and planning, vendor relationship, team development, Compliance, Sourcing and Procurement, Supply Chain and Manufacturing,
leadership, managing, developing, and motivating teams to achieve their objectives, analytical and problem-solving, maintaining quality standards. Excellent reputation with vendors and suppliers,
Import Sourcing and Production Coordinator, ASH CITY, Toronto
July 2010 - Nov 2013, www.ashcity.com
Sourcing:
Off-shore sourcing /production right supplier with minimal cost and quality in Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam. Negotiate and confirm garment F.O.B pricing for the assigned category/line. Fabric procurement from China, India, Korea, Thailand & Bangladesh.
Maintain the sourcing calendar; Follow up on all approvals and bookings based on the Time and Action plan. Assure deadlines for the development and sampling approval process. Communicate sourcing requirements (Fabric, quality, price, delivery)
Communicate with overseas suppliers; Send technical packages to vendors and follow up for all approvals of trims & lab dips/strike-offs; follow up on all production samples, and ensure vendors meet all requirements on quality and Buyer’s compliance standards;
Conducted with R&D (Research & Development) to process new products. Meeting closely with Design, Raw Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising to anticipate future garment technologies and trends and achieve the appropriate cost.
Develop capabilities with existing factories. Communicate & build strong, lasting relationships with vendors & cross-functional teams to help foster an environment of partnership & trust.
Updated factory profile, Keep an eye on all factories for quality, compliance & process optimization.
Sourcing new vendors all over Asia for new products. Data Entry on incoming packages and samples; Provides administrative support as assigned by management.
Foaz khan
Production:
Follow up orders from pre-production stages to the final Inspections until cargo loading of an order.
Manage Design and Marketing on the status of all garment samples to support the launch
Relay all production-related issues to cross-functional departments (Technical department, Research and Development, Lab, Logistics and Inventory).
Chasing sampling, lap dips, accessories submissions, fabric quality tests, in-house lab, and setting up Master Colour & Quality Standards with the Textile Department.
Follow up with the Technical Department to ensure the factory has all the information required for Proto and fit samples.
Synchronize Marketing & Sales dept. as well as Buyers (Local contractor/customer) for approvals
Lead into rectifications with the client and send comments to the vendor for preproduction samples and bulk production. Also, send any special artwork, Labels, or other details such as packing instructions, button details, and other specifications.
Communicate with overseas offices to encounter production quality that is under work in process. Correspond with overseas and domestic vendors regarding orders and delivery issues. Ensure delivery is on time and be able to manage potential delays if they happen (Based on the inventory/replenishment team)
Fabric & garment production plans, review In-line and final inspection reports before shipment for all outstanding orders. Maintaining the M3 database with up-to-date shipment schedules and work-in-process information. Release sample & bulk POs for assigned vendors and circulate them. Shipment arrangements, booking, loading, forwarders, and Logistics. Ensuring all criteria are met to issue Production Release Forms for the Logistics Department.
Vendors/overseas offices claim settlement as required. Coordinate with overseas Photo/Preview/Core Customer SPL/TS/SS/DS / Ad sample and E-commerce samples and make sure samples arrive on time, analyze air costing, garment shipments, and all necessary arrangements to lower the shipment cost.
Ensure all required samples are received and arrange for payments. Create and update new season chart for photo and preview samples status. Packing instructions and maintaining the correct data in the system
Conduct special assignments as per replenishment management requests.
Manager Merchandising, Nike- Bangladesh and Thailand, Youngone Corp
June 2007- March 2009 www.youngone.co.kr
Lead the sourcing of textiles, garments, and accessories to achieve the best quality and price.
Ensure suppliers comply with all standards and requirements per customer specifications;
Production operations CM & FOB, merchandising, and quality control to ensure all goods are delivered on time and with the right quality standards to meet customer requirements; Improve communication and process flow among Thai and Bangladesh operations; Establish performance measurements, annual budgets, and key performance indicators to maximize returns.
Run Operation Smoothly based on KPI.
Manager Merchandising GAP - Bangladesh, Hameem Group
Feb 2006 – May 2007, www.hameemgroup.net
Monitor Merchandising and Production staff for all Sourcing, Development, Merchandising, and Production activities, problem-solving thereon, and also their performance. Supervise QC and Technical staff for all quality and technical-related issues, and also their performance. Strategize sourcing and costing of new styles.
Manager Merchandising PVH – Bangladesh, Opex Group
Jan 2000 – Jan 2006, www.opexgroup.com
Asst. Manager (Sales) JCrew / EMS – Bangladesh, Youngone Corp. (CEPZ)
June 1995 - Dec 2000, www.youngone.co.kr
Reference: will provide upon Request.
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