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Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom

Oversee sampling processes and critical stages of product development (NPD).Collaborate closely with production, design, and commercial teams.Ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and repeatability throughout development.Lead bespoke client projects, managing communication on product quality and specifications.Attend client meetings to discuss product quality and specifications.Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.Work across various departments including production, design, commercial, and quality.Coordinate projects through the new product development process.

Ratmalana, Sri Lanka

Company profile: MAS Holdings is a renowned global apparel manufacturer which is the largest in South Asia. MAS Intimates is a cluster of MAS holdings, dedicated for Intimate apparel, serving leading fashion brands around the world.The responsibilities included:Worked closely with the global brands in the area of FemTech apparel as a fabric technologist.Handled the processes of raw material sourcing and developments providing technical support at development and bulk stages.Engaged in yarn, fabric and trim testing procedures, liaising with internal and third party laboratories ensuring the products meets required quality standards.Monitored and tested fabric performance at different operations: Bonding, molding, and embellishment applications.Provided approvals for quality, performance and colour at development and bulk stages ensuring all the technical files and approvals are maintained accurately. Copies were promptly shared with brands and internal production teams to uphold transparency and facilitate seamless operations.Contributed to cost-effective product development by bringing in cost effective Raw material solutions.Ensured compliance both in terms of fabric and chemical with industry standards and safety regulations, upholding the brand's reputation for safety and quality.Assessed raw materials for new collections and roadshows aligning with the seasonal trends.Collaborated cross-functionally with design team, development team, bulk production, and third-party laboratories, fostering a cohesive and efficient workflow to drive product excellence.

Avissawella, Sri Lanka

Company profile: Teejay Lanka PLC is a leading textile manufacturer based in Sri Lanka, specialize in knit fabric production.The responsibilities included:Worked closely with the brands UNIQLO, Tesco and NIKE and supported all the fabric developments and bulk executions.Marketing lead in onboarding UNIQLO as a potential customer, managed to convert the business into profitable ventures. Translated customer needs into viable fabric specifications liaising with the development team and converted product inquiries into sales. Conducted seasonal trend analyses for catalogs, brochures, and presentations, identifying long-term design inspirations for future demand. Proactively collaborated with R&D on new fabric concepts, providing fit samples from commercially viable developments. Conducted presentations on new fabric trends for brands and internal sales, representing the company in local fashion shows and organized customer visits, conducted corporate presentations, and represented the organization at new product launches.Worked with internal procurement team and yarn suppliers for counter-sourcing and cost reduction, coordinating with R&D for customer-driven new developments. Executed product costing, quoted prices for negotiations, and engaged with garment vendors for quarterly volume forecasts. Engaged in product re-engineering projects for cost reduction.Conducted weekly development update meetings with the brands.

Overall training in each department covering Knitting, Dyeing, Finishing, Printing, R&D, Quality etc.

Master Of Science - Ms, International Business, Distinction

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Merit

Bachelor'S Degree, Textile And Process Engineering, Second Upper Class Division (Dean'S List Candidate For 3 Semesters)

Activities and Societies: Finalist- MAS Awards for the Best overall student of the year Chief Editor-Leo Club of University of Moratuwa.