Sourcing, Product Development and Merchandising:

•Source and develop new supplier based on product nature and requirements. •Product development based on customer’s choice and requirement. •Ensure and build up good relationship with existing and new suppliers. •Supplier allocation based on Product design and performance requirements, Country that is specialist in the products, Supplier performance, Lead-times for development and production, Capacities available, Social & Technical compliance. •Create critical path and ensure adherence for all developments in terms of client’s orders and new product development. •Research and establish potential suppliers for new products. •Ensure pricing is negotiated to be the best suit for the company. •Order prototype, photo and salesman samples, ensure quality and delivery correct with support of the production and quality team. •Check and comment on samples (Proto, Sealing, Size Set, PP (Pre-Production) samples in terms of measurements, workmanship, style and fit in a written form to confirm before start of production in collaboration with customer and local team. •Ensure that the suppliers have technical capability to produce garments to the company standards.