Purchase order processing: Creating and processing purchase orders in compliance with corporate policies and processes.Administrative tasks: Performing general administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and assisting with other tasks as needed.Compliance and documentation: Ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations, and maintaining necessary documentation for audits and reviews.Order tracking: Following up on orders to ensure timely delivery and resolving any issues or discrepancies that may arise.Vendor management: Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, obtaining quotes, and maintaining positive relationships with existing vendors.

Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies and also Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts.Completed physical inventory counts in various work environments, such as stores, warehouses, outside industries, etc., with potential exposure to cold and heat.

Collaborate with designers and product managers to develop new apparel products or improve existing ones. Translate design concepts into technical specifications, considering factors like fit, construction, materials, and functionality.Create prototypes or samples of new apparel products, using various techniques like pattern making, sewing, and 3D modeling. Test and evaluate prototypes for fit, comfort, performance, and durability.Conduct product testing and validation to ensure that the product meets performance, safety, and quality standards. This may involve simulations, physical testing, and compliance with regulations and industry standards.Worked closely with customers such as Lululemon, Nike, Old Navy, H&M, Calvin Klein, and Torrid to deliver the exact garments they preferred.Evaluate the cost of materials, manufacturing processes, and components to optimize product design for cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality.

Collaborate with designers and product managers to develop new apparel products or improve existing ones. Translate design concepts into technical specifications, considering factors like fit, construction, materials, and functionality.Create prototypes or samples of new apparel products, using various techniques like pattern making, sewing, and 3D modeling. Test and evaluate prototypes for fit, comfort, performance, and durability.Conduct product testing and validation to ensure that the product meets performance, safety, and quality standards. This may involve simulations, physical testing, and compliance with regulations and industry standards.Worked closely with customers such as Lululemon, Nike, Old Navy, H&M, Calvin Klein, and Torrid to deliver the exact garments they preferred.Evaluate the cost of materials, manufacturing processes, and components to optimize product design for cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality.

Worked directly with product development staff to design CAD models for several high-profile clients on exact requirements under very tight deadlines which greatly helps me hone my time management and multi-tasking skills.Convert presented ideas into commercially viable products, and execute risk analysis for the entire process so that it will run smoothly at the production level.Seek opportunities for product and process improvement through ongoing evaluation, feedback, and analysis. Identify cost-saving measures, enhance product functionality, and explore sustainable practices in apparel production.Collaborate with various departments within the organization, including design, merchandising, marketing, and supply chain, to align product development with overall business goals and timelines.Working for one of Sri Lanka’s largest apparel manufacturers and exporter affords me an unprecedented opportunity to work closely with very talented people and greatly develop my core-technical knowledge and communication skills