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Shanghai, China

- Spearheaded product development for the Originals line, managing an annual FOB volume of $7.5 million. Led Speedline development and special projects in response to market needs by close collaboration with cross functional teams and suppliers.- Successfully facilitated the end to end creation process from design brief to production-ready products, while adhering to defined timelines, cost constraints, and quality benchmarks. Improved seasonal Go-In-Margin rate continuously by cost optimization and product engineering, saving approximately $200,000 annually.- Implemented rigorous quality control measures, ensuring that all materials, accessories, and prototypes were tested for compliance with adidas's quality and safety standards, as well as GB (National Standards of China). Raised quality concerns and implemented solutions to ensure product compliance prior to production.- Led seasonal product innovation by collaborating with Product Marketing/Design/Supplier. Brought ideas to life with consideration of production feasibility, quality control and cost management.- Facilitated product life cycle management system training to relevant teams, redesigned training guideline and collected user feedback to improve system performance as the leader of the system handling in China creation center.- Coached product development teams on virtual 3D software and improved virtual product workflows as a key member of Digital Creation team. Upskilled team members by monthly Q&A session and evaluated their performance through quarterly quiz.

Shanghai City, China

- Managed product development of womenswear for Banana Republic, overseeing an annual FOB volume of $13 million.- Reduced production lead times by 15% through strategic supplier engagement and management.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, coordinating between New York-based design, technical, and product development teams to ensure product quality, best price and timely delivery.- Ensured comprehensive product testing and addressed potential issues prior to order placement. Led the handover meeting to the production team post order placement and line review meetings with vendors to ensure their full understanding of the technical requirements of each style.- Supervised direct report on daily work and personal development.

Shanghai City, China

- Led the development of the company’s in-house brand, collaborating closely with designers and sales teams in New York to align styling and material selection with market trends.- Managed local sourcing efforts, ensuring timely delivery and quality adherence for department store retail lines.- Coordinated with suppliers to formulate production plans, analyzing assortment details pertaining to monthly delivery flow and order quantity.- Conducted factory visits for pilot runs; assessed raw material/component readiness and product quality to ensure strict adherence to standards during bulk production.- Supervised the team in order tracking and facilitated communication between the team, buyers, and suppliers as needed. Ensured execution of pre-production samples, pre-production testing, and production testing in a timely manner without impacting delivery schedules.- Regularly reviewed team member performance; fostered a culture of knowledge sharing within the team and recognized outstanding performance.

Shanghai City, China

- Entrusted with global sourcing and inter-regional office coordination, managing an annual FOB volume of $15 million for multi categories.- Actively participated in seasonal line review meetings to examine new styles and identify appropriate suppliers; worked in tandem with client Product Development from prototype to order placement.- Independently supervised production with assistance from junior staff; conducted factory visits at each critical stage to guarantee smooth delivery while upholding quality standards.- Demonstrated foresight in anticipating potential issues and proactively contributed ideas for practical solutions.- Coordinated seamlessly between various departments such as QA, QC, Logistics, and Finance to ensure smooth bulk delivery.

Master'S Degree, Technology Innovation Management - Applied Business Analytics

Graduate Diploma, Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Activities and Societies: Final thesis - external factor analysis for a new line proposal for Fendi • Analyzed the political, economic.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

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