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Phuong P. — Senior Sourcing Merchandiser from Vietnam

Phuong P.

Senior Sourcing Merchandiser

Vietnam 6+ years
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Phuong P. is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the garments and textile industry, specializing in product development, sourcing, and costing negotiation. Currently serving as a Senior Merchandiser at GAP Inc., Phuong excels in managing development samples from identifying fabric quality to vendor allocation and ensuring on-time delivery while balancing cost and quality. Previously, as Merchandiser Manager at Made Clothing Vietnam, Phuong handled order management and collaborated with design departments to improve production processes, ensuring shipments met deadlines. Known for maintaining stable costs despite market fluctuations, Phuong has successfully built and sustained strategic vendor relationships. At Fashion Import Comp, Phuong focused on sourcing and handling FOB and CMPT orders for fashion garments. Fluent in English and adept in using software like ERP and Centric PLM, Phuong is committed to leveraging commercial acumen and supplier management expertise to enhance supply chain outcomes.

Experience

  • Senior Merchandiser

    GAP INC · 2016 — Present
    Identified fabric and trim quality for development samples, responding to brand requests or exploring opportunities. Allocated suitable vendors based on sample requirements and monitored quality samples while tracking progress. Communicated final orders to both brand and vendors, planning and allocating orders to suitable vendors while maintaining long-term relationships. Managed major style changes post-confirmation and worked directly with vendors to improve lead times on Fast/Chase orders. Collaborated with QA and compliance teams to ensure product quality and factory performance while escalating potential issues to management for resolutions.

  • Merchandiser Manager

    Made Clothing Vietnam · 2012 — 2016
    Collaborated with the design department to create patterns and prototypes based on sketches from buyers, ensuring quality fitting before sending to buyers. Conducted costing based on FOB or DDP according to buyer requirements, managing fabric and trim orders while facilitating the opening of letters of credit. Coordinated production planning and followed up with buyers regarding any changes or requests during the production process. Arranged meetings with factories and QA/QC teams to address production issues and produced documentation for delivery and shipping management.

  • Senior Merchandiser

    FASHION IMPORT COMP · 2000 — 2012
    Handled FOB and CMPT orders for fashion garments, receiving orders from buyers and sourcing fabric and trim for initial approvals and quality checks. Developed timelines based on fabric lead times and production schedules while issuing orders to mills. Coordinated shipment statuses and followed up with factories to keep buyers updated. Produced reports for management on various aspects of the order process and collaborated on fit comments with sample rooms.