Experience

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  Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte. Limited

  • Hong Kong SAR

  • Senior Manager

    • Oct 2021 - Present
    • Hong Kong SAR

    Leading a Team of 10 experts in Fabric & Mill sourcing, Product Costing and Vendor Management

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  Lidl Asia Pte. Limited

  • Hong Kong SAR

  • Sourcing Manager

    • Apr 2020 - Present
    • Hong Kong SAR

    Responsible for Mill and Fabric sourcing for All categories and Fabric Development

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  Sears Holdings Global Sourcing Limited

  • Hong Kong

  • Senior Fabric Manager

    • Jan 2017 - Jul 2019
    • Hong Kong

    - Implementing and leading global direct fabric sourcing functions for assigned categories / brands.- Provide guidance and recommendations to Product Team on material utilizations and innovation.- Consolidate & Coordinate materials, testing, benchmarking and cost negotiation and leverage savings.- Provide technical knowledge to both internal and external teams- Train and develop the team and also to external stakeholders in order to drive for excellence in a holistic way- Spearheading & Implementing Regional Fabric Sourcing and Development to add cost savings and speed to productions.- Initiating and launching of Color Vendor Accreditation Programs, Color Approval process and Fabric process to standardize and strategize company’s sourcing strategy in materials

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  Target Australia

  • Hong Kong

  • Acting Head of Quality - Fabric

    • Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
    • Hong Kong

    Reporting to: Regional General ManagerKey Responsibilities: * Support and implement Key Organisational Strategy’s* Developing, Defining & Implementing Organisational priorities and goals * Review and Renew Fabric Quality Standards and Requirements * Work closely with local and overseas colleagues, 3rd party service providers and vendors on all quality, product compliance and packaging related issues.* Operate across various functions to ensure all aspects of safety, quality and compliance requirements are fully understood and adhered to.* In conjunction with group standard, maintain and recommend continuous improvement to existing quality and compliance programs.* Provide coaching and development for team members as well as trainings for external providers when required.

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  Target Australia Sourcing Limited

  • Retail
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Regional Technical Manager - Fabric & Fabric Sourcing Manager

    • May 2015 - Dec 2016

    Promoted to : Regional Technical Manager in May 2015Reporting to : Regional Head of QualityKey Contributions :-* Supervising all aspects Fabric Developments and Production* Enhancing capturing of Risks to ensure Fit for Purpose Fabric productions.* Mill / Laundry / Printing Mill visits with our Global Fabric suppliers * Monitoring Supplier performance to ensure they meet Company’s requirements and standards* Implementation, Review and Governance of New ways of working for streamlining and improving work efficiency. * Assessment, development and implementation of quality and safety management systems in fabric manufacturing units * Liaising with Test Labs to review and upgrade Test Procedures to match the changing Industry Standards* Managing and Developing 8 member team consisting of Sr. Fabric Tech, Fabric Tech, Sourcing Merchandiser and University Intern.

  • Fabric Sourcing Manager

    • Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

    Promoted to : Regional Technical Manager in May 2015Reporting to : Head of Strategic SourcingKey Contributions :-- Introducing Fabric Sourcing to the organization to source direct from mills.- Identifying $4m+ USD in savings via rationalization of core fabrics and direct sourcing with mills.- Sourcing & Negotiating with top mills in China & India for 9 Tender projects in a short period of 3 months supporting a saving of USD3.3M.- Setting up and maintaining a Fabric Room, Fabric Library, Fabric Sourcing process and monitoring system without support of a built-for-purpose tool.- Setting up the very first Fabric Book to identify the Core Fabric for the Organisation.- Lead the Team into winning Gold Medal on a Team Building Day - Treasure Hunt.

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  Maclaren

  • Hong Kong

  • Fabric Manager

    • Aug 2010 - Sep 2014
    • Hong Kong

    Reporting to: Design Director in USAKey Responsibilities: = Fabric sourcing and developments and management of Fabric and Softgoods. = Product development of Accessories - Bags and Sundries.= Quality Control for Fabrics.= Keeping organisational quality standards abreast with latest worldwide regulations of the industry.= Trims selection and procurement.= Liaising with Test Labs to ensure the fabrics can meet with our expected requirements and standards.= Liaising with Labs to set up Product Testing Programs.Products : Stroller, Bags, Comfort Packs, Seat Liners, Umbrellas, Raincover, Mosquito Nets, Footmuffs

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  Gerry Weber Far East Limited

  • Hong Kong

  • Fabric Manager

    • Jan 2005 - Feb 2010
    • Hong Kong

    Reporting to: Purchasing Director (Fabrics) & Technical Director (Garments)Key Responsibilities: = Fabric & Garment Sourcing & Development.= Price Negotiations.= Production management ranging from Greige Booking, Order Booking, till Delivery & Production progress.= Quality Control for Fabrics.= Preparation of Weekly & Seasonal Reports for the management.= Trims selection and procurement.= Liaising with Test Labs to ensure the fabrics can meet with our expected requirements and standards.Products : Ladies Embellished Casual Wear Blouses, Skirts, Pants, Dress

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  Older Career History

  • Hong Kong

  • Fabric

    • Aug 1994 - Dec 2004
    • Hong Kong

    For an indepth look into my career path, please contact me at [email protected]