* Directed fabric and color development from concept through approval. ; * Provided technical and innovation information on new fabric to support sales and marketing, such as organic cotton, Lyocell, recycled polyester, UV protective clothes. ; * Ordered and tracked sample and production fabric to ensure ; * Counter sourced fabric based on target price and quality needs. ; * Managed and negotiated quality and delivery issues. ; * Approved quality and color ; * Analyzed weekly sales reports for further improvements. ; * Managed and consistently developed new employees. ; * Traveled for product research with mills and market/trend research in Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, and Italy. ;

* Developed new fabric qualities based on trend and mills' capabilities. ; * Evaluated and negotiated fabric prices by analyzing quality and quantity. ; * Presented seasonal collections to head merchandisers. ; * Developed new vendor relationships. ; * Managed 500K+ meters greige fabric contract. Tracked critical path for on time delivery

* Communicated daily with designers/merchandisers and suppliers on fabric developments, fabric quality standards, and monitored on time delivery of fabric production and quality performance. * Checked lab dips by light box, spectrophotometer readings and handlooms before designers' approval. ; * Assisted sales executives in presentation and fabric costing. ; * Created and maintained fabric library. ;