Experience

Dutch Brand House International B.V
• Netherlands
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Product Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present

Intersport, Inc.
• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Product Developer Men’s Training Apparel

  • Mar 2017 - Jan 2022


Nike

• India
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Product Developer

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

  - Managed the Commercialization of Men’s Sportswear Product designed at Nike EHQ for JD.Worked closely with Design & Product Line Management (Triad) enable to propose and execute the right assortment for our targeted consumer. Worked in a cross cultural environment. Coached and mentored an assistant. Trainer and 1st contact for new application system (presenting updates to the team), Projects 2014: Presentation skills training Projects 2015: Sustainability, Alternative seam constructions, Product ID / safety updates, Projects 2016: Online Excel training.

• Product developer NFS

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

  Product creation Nike factory stores.- Organized fit sessions and managed according to standard and ensure team is provided with expert feedback related to garment construction, fit, materials and development process through regular updates.- Managed to develop well fitting, commercially acceptable, profitable, quality mass-producible apparel on time and to the brief. Managed and organized buy ready meeting with IP/DP, Sourcing and Colorist and ensure buy ready dates are met.- Worked to strict key deadlines while remaining flexible in adjusting to changes in process, timelines and data.- Process management, Calendar maintenance, ensured calendar dates are met and deadlines are tracked.- Quality management: solving production issues aimed at avoiding / minimizing delays keeping NIKE quality standards in mind. Coached and mentored an assistant.Projects 2013: cross cultural communication training



Gsus Sindustries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Productmanager

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

  - With my in-depth knowledge of Gsus and the Process/Supply chain models, I was offered the opportunity to organize their Always Available collection. - Managed development of small collection of key silhouettes; communicated and negotiated on prices and delivery terms for the first lifecycle of the collection. - With my in-depth knowledge of Gsus and the Process/Supply chain models, I was offered the opportunity to organize their Always Available collection. - Managed development of small collection of key silhouettes; communicated and negotiated on prices and delivery terms for the first lifecycle of the collection.



A-brands Quality Wear B.V.

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Jun 2008 - Apr 2011

  A-brands Quality Wear b.v. Date: 2008-April 1 2011 Position: Senior buyer Function description: - Propose and brief seasonal assortment and managed the overall margin, demand planning, stock level, quality of bulk delivery, on time deliveries to the customers and settlement of claims with suppliers (with an Annual Revenue of 30 M.). - Oversaw the quality assurance of Children's wear and managed data input in application called navision. - Tracked latest trends and developments. - Analyzing sales data. - Managed a buying assistant. - Frequently traveled to China, HK, India, Thailand and Portugal.



Gsus

• Netherlands
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Product Manager Gsis & Bro

  • Feb 2004 - May 2008

  Gsis & Bro B.V. Date: 2004-2008 Position: Senior Product Manager Function description: - Building assortments for boys and girls streetwear brand called Gsis & Bro. Managing key product groups of jackets, circular knitwear and jeans. - Executed impactful presentations for internal sales team and for international agents / distributors. - Frequently traveled to China, HK, India and Turkey for development and production inline checks. - Continuously followed latest trends and developments. - Analyzing sales data from stores. - Managed 2 junior merchandisers.



Salty Dog

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Mar 1997 - Jan 2004

  Salty Dog c.v. Date: 1997-2004 Position: Buyer Function description: - Purchasing children's wear, Men's & women's wear of the brands Salty Dog, Barbara Farber, Pointer, Baby Barb, Baby Pointer, Mini Dog, Bird Dog and Dobber. (with an Annual Revenue of 90M.) - Managed demand planning, managed the buying process across all product groups and kept track on stock level during sales season. - Managed data input in application called navision. - Continuously followed latest trends and developments. - Frequently traveled to HK, India, Turkey, Greece and Portugal. - Point person from Buying team liaising with IT on testing and implementation of new integrated application system; provided input on key functional requirements. - Coached and trained 2 junior buyers.



Stone Fashion

• Netherlands
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer raw materials

  • Aug 1991 - Feb 1997

  Flairo Manufacturing b.v. Date: 1991-1997 Position: Buyer Function description: -Bought bulk fabric, lining, filling, non woven and trims for Men suits and classical shirts of the brand called Suit-able. -Coördinated transport of all raw materials to the producing countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, Bellarus, Croatia and Joegoslavia. -Visited fairs and assisted the product manager with development process of suits, shirts and outerwear. Flairo Manufacturing b.v. Date: 1991-1997 Position: Buyer Function description: -Bought bulk fabric, lining, filling, non woven and trims for Men suits and classical shirts of the brand called Suit-able. -Coördinated transport of all raw materials to the producing countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, Bellarus, Croatia and Joegoslavia. -Visited fairs and assisted the product manager with development process of suits, shirts and outerwear.