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Professional SummaryResults-driven Head of Merchandising & Sourcing with over 20 years of expertise in sourcing and manufacturing knitted and woven garments. Proven track record in managing end-to-end sourcing, price negotiations, vendor relations, and overseeing production. Skilled in building and leading high-performing teams, with a focus on optimizing processes, maintaining quality standards, and meeting tight deadlines. Adept at problem-solving and decision-making, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Extensive experience working with major retail buyers across UK, USA and Europe.Key Skills and Competencies• Sourcing & Negotiation : Expertise in sourcing, negotiating prices, and identifying potential vendors.• Merchandising & Production : Skilled in sampling, merchandising, production follow-ups, and overseeing shipping operations.• Quality Assurance : Familiar with industry standards, regulations, and quality assurance procedures.• Team Management : Demonstrates strong team management and leadership abilities.• Problem-Solving : Focused on planning and executing actions promptly and decisively.• Communication & Negotiation : Excellent communication and negotiation skills.• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Proven ability to work effectively with various departments, including design, production, and quality control, to achieve common goals.Key Achievements• Vendor Development : Identified and onboarded over 50 new vendors, enhancing the company's sourcing base and reducing dependency on a limited number of suppliers.• Quality Improvement : Implemented a comprehensive quality control system that reduced defect rates by 25%, ensuring higher customer satisfaction and fewer returns.