hm sun: in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

+Sourced material, technique and vendor globally in a time-sensitive manner +Development and production allocation based on vendor’s capacity and specialty +Monthly line review meeting to ensure clear and straight track of record on file +Monitor lab test report to ensure related industrial standard is complied +Inspection and education from development to production, especially new vendors +Maintain vendor KPI annually and strategically negotiate better deals and resolve dilemmas +Weekly T&A review with design, tech, sales and logistics and trouble shoot potential issues +Seasonal forecast of total budget of cash flow and L/C and deliver target margin +Oversee issuance of cutting ticket and purchase order, negotiate term, delivery and cost +Accommodated with marketing, PR and sales for special project and event +Kept track of inventory of OTB and replenish in timely fashion +Kept record of leftover inventory of materials and finished goods and organize discount sale +Regular factory and store visit to better understand and improve with a horizontal analysis with competitors

+Result driven and detail-oriented +Managed all merchandise related issues from development to shipment +Review with showroom on each season’s selling and buyer feedback +Monitor overall margin and coordinate special cut request +Maintain healthy inventory level

Teaching + Production Level I, II and III, Fabric Science, Fashion History

+Purchased all category and department buys +Sourced, Developed and Maintained vendors and materials (domestic & overseas) +Planned and Costed buys from development stage to production to achieve maximized margin +Budget planning with financial department to align with company’s cash flow and credit line +Quality control and Vendor Compliance from development to after-sale customer service +Ensured product quality and complied with Government and the Customs regulations +Weekly Selling Review for both wholesale and retail accounts to secure inventory level + Identified and Refreshed best-selling SKUs for Key Item project and Outlet projects + Worked with PR and Marketing dept on special projects +Reviewed weekly product reports with design, tech, sales, shipping dept and summarize to CEO +Trouble shooting with spontaneity + Frequent international and domestic travel to factory and mill facility for new ideas and technology + Coach and review staff

+ Followed up with manufacturer facilities located in Southeast Asia, Mexico and AGOA countries