Developed strategic fit of products regarding costing, category and brand significance.Costing of the products to meet the financial aspects regarding investment and profitability. Ensured critical product excellence and exclusivity like aesthetics, styling, quality, fit and price. Searched and categorized vendors for different products according to capacities and capabilities.Sourced and negotiated with vendors on material, design, quantity to achieve maximum profitability. Developed and maintained supplier relationship for long term partnerships. Identified and resolved issues and problems timely with best possible solutions. Supported in maintaining the consistency of new styles with historical styles within each category.Coordinated with Quality Assurance Department with supplying standards and supporting the approval review as well as claim and rejection process.Followed up in the maintenance of all stages of the product.

Managed categories throughout new development, procurement, production planning, and logistic processes to achieve cost targets and supply chain goals to support our owned brands business strategies.Managed activities like fabric sourcing, fabric development, quality control (preliminary test and bulk test), price negotiation, shipment control to fulfill internal production plan, and fabric inventory control.Coordinated with cross-functional teams like design, quality, sales, finance, and supply chain to create harmony and clear understanding about ongoing and upcoming projects,Management framework that included tools and processes for internal/external accountabilities, governance structure, and issue/risk processes, managed detailed work plans, facilitated design workshops with client executives to analyze and address current and future status, managed pilot implementations and training sessions, led the development and coordination of all transition activities to ensure sustainability.Categories include raw materials for products (both woven and knitted fabric) and packaging, inspections, and shipment.Developed a strategic supplier base to serve the business. Supplier KPI management regarding factory evaluation, capacities, capabilities, and performance review to build up strategic partnerships with vendors.Logistic management for shipment control including freight cost, lead time, and performance review with shipping and transport companies.

Worked with different teams to create, develop and proceed fabrics, trims, designs.Negotiated costs, minimums, lead-times, capacity and purchasing terms.Developed and managed relationship with vendors as diverse set of stakeholders group.Established new sources for competitive advantages and risk minimization. Managed quality testing for all raw and finished materials to meet standards and specifications.Coordinated with management to mitigate the gap between season’s forecast with respect to anticipated growth and insufficient capacity. Negotiated with supplier about contracts, management strategies, and procurement policy interpretation.Executed the products from sample development till bulk production and execution.Worked closely with Pattern Making team/offshore vendors to develop the style on time with accurate specification.Supported in the development of collections that are consistent with the brand.Identified, developed and implemented process improvement initiatives to bring better economic and quality aspects to products.Supported in maintaining the consistency of new styles with historical styles within each category.Communicated with internal departments like QA, Product Development and Production for detailed technicalities regarding material cost, quality, capacity and delivery.Provided support for creative tech designs, trims, art work and critical product requirements.Ensured all financial and strategic objectives are achieved throughout all stages.

Developed and managed the sourcing of waterproof and fire resistant fabric for new projects from inception to the final product.Communicated and coordinated with the cross-functional teams to define, evaluate and specify the requirements according to the regulations and end-user preferences.Established and interpreted quality control and management policy in terms of standards and tests to ensure the product meet the defined criteria.Searched and developed vendors with innovative and specialized profiles to set up reliable procurement of more than 26 components.Negotiated with suppliers for best quality, minimum lead time and lowest cost to meet the financial objectives and to maximize the profitability.Identified and managed the risk assessment, mitigation plans to overcome the vulnerability and to establish seamless supply chain to deliver within scope of projects.Successfully developed and maintained strong relationship with suppliers to attain competitiveness and commitment towards continuous improvements.