Sandra Li

Sourcing and product development consultant

2015 – Present

Develop sourcing strategies and vendor base for private label production of apparel and accessory and headwear; Research and analyze trends, participate sales/client meetings to present products and capabilities; cross-function to support sales; Collaborate with design, provide directions in material and style trends, trim options, garment specs & construction; assess all aspects of tech packs to ensure efficiency of development; monitor budget/ expense to meet target prices and best quality; Lead and manage factory sample product development process; ensuring target costs are met while achieving expected quality; conduct double and triple sourcing to achieve best price and minimizing production risks; Managing T&A calendar along factory merchandising team from sample to production; Develop and modify apparel spec sheets as needed, tackling spec/fit issues; Act as liaison, conduct crisis negotiation with vendors; Cross function with factory production team, QC team, and logistic

Director of Sourcing

2014 – 2015

Assess vendor base and business process, identify sourcing issues, develop Short-term and long-term global sourcing strategies, manage $40 million product placement annually; Modify and simplify production process to increase effectiveness in performance and delivery;

Improved sample delivery for F15 from 34% to 92% by triple-sourcing and introducing effective new vendors, cut production lead time for yoga line (Move) by 30 days;

Manage vendor relationship, terms & COGs negotiation; Develop "back-up" vendors to secure critical production and ideal COGs; Eliminate unsound vendor base, shift production to increase margin and delivery speed, recruit new vendors to meet demand and challenges;

Develop and implement QA/QC procedures on complex global manufacturing territory: Monitor vendor performance, set standard for factory audit procedures and requirements, develop vendor scorecard, enforcing AQL standards, establish 3rd party QA process/agents toward overseas vendors, collect QA dat

Apparel Sourcing Manager

2012 – 2014

Set vision and strategy for apparel category to promote the growth of core products; Responsible for sourcing, product development, and production of customized apparel for annual corporate and global events. Direct Contribution to growth of apparel revenue from $2 million to $10 million within 2 years. Reduced COGs by 25~30% for various HLF regional purchases by moving production from agents to factory-direct sources; Plan apparel project calendar for various stakeholders, recommend budget plans, drive and execute apparel projects to successful delivery; Lead, manage, and educate an international apparel buying team of 6 (NAM, SAM, APEC, EMEA, Mexico, and Russia) Educate and assist WWM marketing team with knowledge in trend, production, and fit/specs; Create fit standards and base spec sheets for each global region; Service various internal stakeholders, collaborate with planning, finance, marketing, and supply chain to ensure delivery of event and inventory apparel for inter

Product Development Manager

2007 – 2012

Built the apparel category for the company from zero to $8 million in revenue. Established apparel vendor base for the company in all subcategories (knits, woven, outerwear, performance); introduced more than 15 global suppliers from China, India, Pakistan, Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh. Responsible for negotiating terms, costs, and contracts. Responsible for meeting margin requirements set by the company. Research and analyze trends, participate sales/client meetings to present products and capabilities; cross-function to promote and enhance growth of apparel sales; Collaborate with design team, provide directions in material and style trends, trim options, garment specs & construction; assess all aspects of tech packs to ensure efficiency of development; monitor budget/ expense to meet target prices and best quality; Conduct cost and margin analysis; manage suppliers daily to ensure execution of development and production; Act as liaison, conduct crisis negotiation with vendors for

Production Manager

2006 – 2007

Lead and manage production team, customer service, pattern room, sample makers, warehouse, and shipping; Attend fitting, comment/ approve lab dips, fabrics, print strike-offs, fit to PPS; Manage domestic and overseas vendors from cut-and-sew to various garment process/treatments; Generate costing sheets, negotiate with vendors to finalize costs; Calculate consumption and book fabrics, issue POs to vendors; Monitor factory work progress, update T&A calendar; Monitor and follow up with shipping, receiving, finished-garment processing; Manage in-house inspection and overseas QC process; Analyze weekly OTS report from AIMs, projection and re-order; Investigate and resolve quality and shipping disputes, charge-back negotiation.

Production Manager

2006 – 2007

Lead and manage production team, customer service, pattern room, sample makers, warehouse, and shipping; Attend fitting, comment/ approve lab dips, fabrics, print strike-offs, fit to PPS; Manage domestic and overseas vendors from cut-and-sew to various garment process/treatments; Generate costing sheets, negotiate with vendors to finalize costs; Calculate consumption and book fabrics, issue POs to vendors; Monitor factory work progress, update T&A calendar; Monitor and follow up with shipping, receiving, finished-garment processing; Manage in-house inspection and overseas QC process; Analyze weekly OTS report from AIMs, projection and re-order; Investigate and resolve quality and shipping disputes, charge-back negotiation.

Production Manager

2006 – 2007

Lead and manage production team, customer service, pattern room, sample makers, warehouse, and shipping; Attend fitting, comment/ approve lab dips, fabrics, print strike-offs, fit to PPS; Manage domestic and overseas vendors from cut-and-sew to various garment process/treatments; Generate costing sheets, negotiate with vendors to finalize costs; Calculate consumption and book fabrics, issue POs to vendors; Monitor factory work progress, update T&A calendar; Monitor and follow up with shipping, receiving, finished-garment processing; Manage in-house inspection and overseas QC process; Analyze weekly OTS report from AIMs, projection and re-order; Investigate and resolve quality and shipping disputes, charge-back negotiation.

Production Manager

2006 – 2007

Lead and manage production team, customer service, pattern room, sample makers, warehouse, and shipping; Attend fitting, comment/ approve lab dips, fabrics, print strike-offs, fit to PPS; Manage domestic and overseas vendors from cut-and-sew to various garment process/treatments; Generate costing sheets, negotiate with vendors to finalize costs; Calculate consumption and book fabrics, issue POs to vendors; Monitor factory work progress, update T&A calendar; Monitor and follow up with shipping, receiving, finished-garment processing; Manage in-house inspection and overseas QC process; Analyze weekly OTS report from AIMs, projection and re-order; Investigate and resolve quality and shipping disputes, charge-back negotiation.

Production Manager

2006 – 2007

Lead and manage production team, customer service, pattern room, sample makers, warehouse, and shipping; Attend fitting, comment/ approve lab dips, fabrics, print strike-offs, fit to PPS; Manage domestic and overseas vendors from cut-and-sew to various garment process/treatments; Generate costing sheets, negotiate with vendors to finalize costs; Calculate consumption and book fabrics, issue POs to vendors; Monitor factory work progress, update T&A calendar; Monitor and follow up with shipping, receiving, finished-garment processing; Manage in-house inspection and overseas QC process; Analyze weekly OTS report from AIMs, projection and re-order; Investigate and resolve quality and shipping disputes, charge-back negotiation.

Production Manager

2006 – 2007

Lead and manage production team, customer service, pattern room, sample makers, warehouse, and shipping; Attend fitting, comment/ approve lab dips, fabrics, print strike-offs, fit to PPS; Manage domestic and overseas vendors from cut-and-sew to various garment process/treatments; Generate costing sheets, negotiate with vendors to finalize costs; Calculate consumption and book fabrics, issue POs to vendors; Monitor factory work progress, update T&A calendar; Monitor and follow up with shipping, receiving, finished-garment processing; Manage in-house inspection and overseas QC process; Analyze weekly OTS report from AIMs, projection and re-order; Investigate and resolve quality and shipping disputes, charge-back negotiation.

B.A.

1991 – 1995

B.A.