COO
Magellan Champlain
Keywords
Skills
data protection, quality control, quality assurance
Project history
06/2018
-
05/2019
* Created operational and HR policies and implemented in the organization
* Implemented data protection policies and system
* Cross-cultural training for assignees relocating to Sri Lanka
* Analyzed past trends, sales and targets to understand the business and competitive advantage
* Created budget for the next accounting period and contributed to the strategy to achieve the
objectives
* Contributed to the overall strategy of positioning the brand, the mix of product offering, pricing
strategy
* Hands-on work on the cases for relocation, immigration and migration
* Implemented data protection policies and system
* Cross-cultural training for assignees relocating to Sri Lanka
* Analyzed past trends, sales and targets to understand the business and competitive advantage
* Created budget for the next accounting period and contributed to the strategy to achieve the
objectives
* Contributed to the overall strategy of positioning the brand, the mix of product offering, pricing
strategy
* Hands-on work on the cases for relocation, immigration and migration
01/2018
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04/2018
Supply Chain Manager (Sourcing& Merchandising)
Vestis international
international, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Textiles buying office)
* Evaluated the supply chain and optimized the processes (planning, forecasting, order management)
* Aligned the internal team, trained and helped develop necessary skill sets
* Introduced score cards for evaluation and monitoring of partner supplier
* Planned and implemented logistical strategy to reduce lead times and associated costs
* Reinforced project management tools (critical path) to monitor all phases of production
* Evaluated the supply chain and optimized the processes (planning, forecasting, order management)
* Aligned the internal team, trained and helped develop necessary skill sets
* Introduced score cards for evaluation and monitoring of partner supplier
* Planned and implemented logistical strategy to reduce lead times and associated costs
* Reinforced project management tools (critical path) to monitor all phases of production
10/2009
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01/2018
Operations/Marketing Manager
Selective Designs Ltd
toys)
* Analyzed the production process and increased productivity through reduction of redundant
operations, restructuring of production, introduction of new manufacturing methods, etc
* Improved customers perception through timely and accurate correspondence and deliveries
* Led the procedures for Fairtrade (WFTO), Sedex, ISO accreditation (creation and maintenance of
documentation and records, improvement of work procedures, other compliance requirements)
* Reviewed and restructured product portfolio and encouraged innovation initiatives
* Provided training for operational staff
* Implemented cost reduction initiatives in the company
* Conducted market research resulting in new clients, products, business opportunities
* Implemented new quality control procedures
* Analyzed the production process and increased productivity through reduction of redundant
operations, restructuring of production, introduction of new manufacturing methods, etc
* Improved customers perception through timely and accurate correspondence and deliveries
* Led the procedures for Fairtrade (WFTO), Sedex, ISO accreditation (creation and maintenance of
documentation and records, improvement of work procedures, other compliance requirements)
* Reviewed and restructured product portfolio and encouraged innovation initiatives
* Provided training for operational staff
* Implemented cost reduction initiatives in the company
* Conducted market research resulting in new clients, products, business opportunities
* Implemented new quality control procedures
03/2004
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07/2009
Merchandiser Manager
Crystal Martin International
* Coordinated 12 subcontracting production facilities with a workforce of over 2500 and led a
team of 12 merchandisers, 2 planners and 24 quality assurance technicians
* Allocated styles to producers, ensuring producer-product compatibility and good line
utilization
* Negotiated prices for CMP (cut/make/pack) and embellishments (embroidery, printing, etc)
* Reviewed critical path to monitor all phases of production
* Liaised with suppliers of fabric, thread, hangers and agreed delivery schedules
* Reorganized the quality team, introduced new quality procedures and reports
* Export of 10 million garments in 2008, with a CMP value of over $8 million and export of 7
million garments in the first 5 months of 2009, with CMP value of $3.5 million.
* Implemented a scrap cotton recycling program resulting in $10.000 return revenue to company
over 9 months
team of 12 merchandisers, 2 planners and 24 quality assurance technicians
* Allocated styles to producers, ensuring producer-product compatibility and good line
utilization
* Negotiated prices for CMP (cut/make/pack) and embellishments (embroidery, printing, etc)
* Reviewed critical path to monitor all phases of production
* Liaised with suppliers of fabric, thread, hangers and agreed delivery schedules
* Reorganized the quality team, introduced new quality procedures and reports
* Export of 10 million garments in 2008, with a CMP value of over $8 million and export of 7
million garments in the first 5 months of 2009, with CMP value of $3.5 million.
* Implemented a scrap cotton recycling program resulting in $10.000 return revenue to company
over 9 months
07/2006
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07/2008
Merchandising Manager
* Supervised the production at 3 facilities, with a dedicated workforce of 2000 employees
* Negotiated prices for CMP
* Monitored the activity of fabric suppliers, fabric orders, deliveries and utilization reports
* Planed delivery and container schedules
* Oversaw the quality, corrected quality issues and took commercial decision as required
* Screened Health and Safety issues or reports of excessive working hours
* Streamlined communication and production, reaching an average delivery of 120K pcs/week
* Increased confidence in the subcontractor so two new departments (kids underwear and babywear)
commenced supply
* Negotiated prices for CMP
* Monitored the activity of fabric suppliers, fabric orders, deliveries and utilization reports
* Planed delivery and container schedules
* Oversaw the quality, corrected quality issues and took commercial decision as required
* Screened Health and Safety issues or reports of excessive working hours
* Streamlined communication and production, reaching an average delivery of 120K pcs/week
* Increased confidence in the subcontractor so two new departments (kids underwear and babywear)
commenced supply
09/2005
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10/2007
Co-founder & Managing partner
Body Temple SRL
03/2004
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07/2006
Production Merchandiser/Subcontractor coordinator
* Planed and monitored production schedules for 10 subcontracted factories
* Directed order placement decisions ensuring manufacturer-product compatibility
* Price negotiations
* Created and implemented all merchandising reports and systems (critical path, manufacturing
orders, production plans and schedules, production reports, transportation planning and reports,
etc)
* Monitored costs, timescales and resources used and took action when they deviated from plan
* Changed the structure of supply chain by initiating the local procurement of trims
* Led a team of 3 merchandisers. At peak production, we exported 16 trucks (160,000 garments) per
week
* Directed order placement decisions ensuring manufacturer-product compatibility
* Price negotiations
* Created and implemented all merchandising reports and systems (critical path, manufacturing
orders, production plans and schedules, production reports, transportation planning and reports,
etc)
* Monitored costs, timescales and resources used and took action when they deviated from plan
* Changed the structure of supply chain by initiating the local procurement of trims
* Led a team of 3 merchandisers. At peak production, we exported 16 trucks (160,000 garments) per
week
06/2003
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12/2004
Founder & General Manager
Osara SRL
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