Vinh Tran
Footwear Material & Accessories Sourcing Manager. at Bloch International- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Chinese Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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HSK 6
-Jan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Bachelor of Business Administrator
-Jan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
English B degree
-Jan, 2001- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Footwear Material & Accessories Sourcing Manager.
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Nov 2019 - Present
- Work with designers worldwide to source raw materials, products and suppliers to suit all Bloch divisions requirements.- Establish business relationships with suppliers in both local and global markets.- Research and Negotiate the most competitive price in the market place and within business target price.- Update project status charts and monitor time lines.- Special research requests from Management.
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Materials Manager
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2019
Feb 2017 – Oct 2019: Material Manager• New season material inquiry.• Following tech-pack from customer to source out material and alternative.• New sample development and price inquiry.• New catalogue every season.• Support factory in some urgent cases.Sep 2016 – Feb 2017: Sample room purchaser• Take care of all sample materials related to PU/textile, accessory,…• Follow up order status tightly.• Control payment, shipment and stock in sample room.
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Purchasing / Merchandiser
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2016
Oct 2014 – Aug 2016: Merchandiser: take care of REGAL vs DR. MARTENS.• Responsible from development stage to mass production and after shipment.• Ensure every critical point of style is conducted correctly following customer’s idea.• Coordinate with involved parties to promote sampling and production process.• Calculate cost and quote price to customer.• Issue production orders and schedule inspection, ex-factory date.• Open production order.• Keep track of all shoe… Oct 2014 – Aug 2016: Merchandiser: take care of REGAL vs DR. MARTENS.• Responsible from development stage to mass production and after shipment.• Ensure every critical point of style is conducted correctly following customer’s idea.• Coordinate with involved parties to promote sampling and production process.• Calculate cost and quote price to customer.• Issue production orders and schedule inspection, ex-factory date.• Open production order.• Keep track of all shoe components to ensure production follows timeline closely.• Problems solving, always try to support customers.• Payment control.• Report and discuss with superior for any essential feedback from customer.July 2012 – May 2013: Merchandiser - take care of OPS (with clients like: Marks and Spencer’s, LK.Bennette, Debenhams, Next, John Lewis,…)June 2013 – Sep 2014: Leather purchaser• Knowledge of popular leather characteristics.• In touch with merchandisers and suppliers to set up article standards for every shoe style.• Contact, compare and negotiate price, payment and shipment term to save cost effectively.• Ensure articles meet client’s requirements for both physical and chemical test.• Forecast materials for sample and bulk (work together with Merchandisers).• Calculate quantity demands of mass production.• Control Master Swatch to make sure correct color and standards.• Process a high volume of purchase orders with accuracy and follow up to ensure on time delivery.• In association with inspection agent. Leather needs reaching standards before shipping.• Manage payment and shipping document.• Follow report of each lot to evaluate and proceed claiming on• problems like shortfall, low clean area, color variation, extra costs…June 2011 – Jan 2012: Office administrator• Manage all official activities to support all departments operated correctly.• Booking and arrange trips for foreign customers on their business trip. Show more Show less
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Sales Executive
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2010 - 20111 year
• In charge of the traditional markets in Tan Binh Dist., Binh Chanh Dist., Dist. 6, Dist. 11• Contact and stimulated market through promotional campaign.• Notify/report when market changes or competitors have some marketing programs.
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Education
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HO CHI MINH OPEN UNIVERSITY