May 2017 — Now
Import Production Manager · Community Attire Inc., Costa Mesa, CA
# Communicating in a daily basis with factories in China, India and Bangladesh via e-mail and phone
# Communicating with factories daily basis for coordination of Production and solve production problem
# First, Second and Final Cost Sheet preparation
# Price negotiation with factories
# New factory sourcing
# Verifying customer’s purchase orders to place orders with suppliers
# Develop tech packs, updating/amending tech packs
# Maintain Product Development process from the Tech packs to samples in showroom
# Reviewing fit/proto sample, pre-production samples and production samples
# Complete final review of all pre-production samples.
# Maintaining spreadsheets of Work in Process (WIP).
# Make sure that all proper testing requirements are met for components, final product and packaging.
# Make sure that all production running as company required quality standard
# Facilitate and build strong vendor relationships w/ the company's overseas vendor base. Work closely and pro-actively with vendors to mitigate production quality issues, promote speed, monitor production guidelines and encourage vendor growth.
# Identify improvement opportunities in the production process. Collaborate with Tech, Buying, Design, and Pre-Production team to ensure that processes are in line with cross-functional teamwork flows up company initiatives.
# Verifying shipping invoices, sample payments
# Work with bank for opening Letter of Credit and make payment against shipping documents
# Communicating with Forwarders for shipment booking form different factories, FCL/LCL management and tracking shipment
# Building and maintaining vendor relationships to maximize profitability
# Representing trade shows and conferences
Aug 2016 — Apr 2017
Import Production Managet · C.O.C Obsessed Clothing Inc., Los Angeles, CA
#Manage Domestic and Import Production for two Major Divisions
#Work Closely with sales force to forecast and execute planned SKU for multiple account needs
#Negotiate, allocate, and place all production needs in timely matter to meet In-House dates
#Collaborate and aid in development efforts with design team in order to expedite production.
#Manage and track all aspects of full cycle Time and Action Calendar for Domestic & Import
#Effective daily correspondence with all makers, suppliers and vendors to ensure product deliver
Jan 2014 — Jul 2016
Import Production Manager · Torpeda Sp. z o.o, Warsaw, Poland
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
# Work with Sourcing Director to develop all upcoming lines and to manage existing incoming production.
# Work with Sourcing Director and Designers to build road map for future seasonal product
#Confirm final order placement and deliveries.
# Partner with sourcing channels and internal cross-functional teams to create time and action Calendar
# Continually analyzes the effectiveness of the development process and modifies as needed.
# Manage relationships with sourcing partners (Garments Factory, Trim suppliers, Label makers, Print house, Shipping Company/Forwarder etc)
# Visit competitors store, bring new idea for the designers to develop new products
# Manager new products development from the design to “ready for start production”
# Visit trade fair and collect upcoming fashion trends for Design and Merchandising department.
PRODUCTION STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT
#Factory Sourcing, selection, Price Negotiating, Order Placement, Selection of payment terms.
#Facilitate weekly production update with Founder and relevant Team Members
# Provide technical manufacturing expertise
# Visit manufacturers in Europe and Asia to drive product development, Negotiate cost, and monitor manufacturing process.
# Manage quality assessment and testing
#Monitor employee performance, provide feedback, and develop employees through formal and on-the-job training
# Identity an evaluate supplier capacities to maximize business potential
# Evaluate supplier's performance and help factories to meet company’s standard
# Evaluate factories financial status, that factory have financial capacity to procure orders
# Correspondence and follow up with agents, factories and vendors on a daily basis
# Proactively communicates deadlines with internal (Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Tech Design, Production, Sales and Marketing) and external teams (vendors and suppliers) to ensure product delivery dates are met
Dec 2009 — Oct 2013
Factory Manager · Fartex Fashion Wear Limited., Dhaka, Bangladesh
# Merchandising, Production Planning, Quality, Man/Machine and Time Management and achieving on time delivery.
#Interactive participation at the product development stage with designers and customers.
# Assured profitability of the customers by ensuring timely delivery of orders with Quality and Quantity.
# Controlled the Over heads.
# Executed the orders in perfect manner and implementing the systems in place.
#Coordinated with product development, costing and following up on Quality.
# Created new developments with the help of design team.
# Leading the staff team in an efficient and effecting way to make sure the timely and error less delivery.
# Liaison with Overseas Customers and Local/ Overseas Suppliers.
# Coordinating with International Sourcing and Export team.
# Production planning and confirming the delivery dates to Customer.
# Manage supply chain from the yarn to finish products ready for export
# Quality control from the Knitting/ Weaving, Dyeing, Cutting, Printing/ Embroidery, Sewing, Packing
# Communicating with Buyer’s nominated third party Inspection team, follow up Implement their instruction during productions
# Maintaining records for PO details, Production details, Quality charts Test reports, Season wise order details and all daily necessary work procedures.
# Trimming/ Printing/ Embroidery/ Fabrics Management - Developing the new Vendors as per the Buyer's quality standard and educating the existing vendors about the updates.
# Solving the issues and instructing solutions for Production practical difficulties on daily basis.
#Imparting production planning updates to buyers in a regular basis.
# Handling domestic Fabrics and Accessories production and follow-up
# Dealing with Bank for financial support of the factory and Insurance/ Logistics/ Shipping Company for Export procedure
#Monitoring Export documents for proper documents, so buyer can release goods at destination without any problem
# Maintain relation and Communication with Government and non-government organization related with Clothing Industries
# Staffs and Workers training and coaching for skill development
Mar 2000 — Nov 2009
Merchandiser · Fartex International Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh
KEY DUTIES:
# Sourcing and Merchandising
# Product Development
# Production and Technical Quality Management till final Inspections
# Liaison with Vendors Coordination
# Liaison with Logistics and Supporters
# International Business Development
# Leadership and Team Building
# Supplier Selection and Coordination
# Social and Technical Compliance
# Vendor Relationship Management
# Pricing and Negotiations
# Cost Reduction
# Time and Action Plans
# Buyer Trips and Meeting Arrangements
# Frequent traveling to Asian, Europe, USA, Canada to meet with Buyers for business deals.