Suren Weerakoon
Belleville,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic and seasoned Apparel Production professional with nearly 20 years of experience in both the development and execution of apparel manufacturing. Proven expertise in coordinating production processes, ensuring quality standards, and managing relationships with global suppliers. Seeking a challenging role to contribute skills and knowledge in a dynamic and results-driven environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Coordinator
Dolce Vita Intimates LLC (Pvt) Ltd
05.2013 - 10.2022
- Products handled: Seamless Shapewears, nylon slips, bras, and panties
- Customers: QVC, Red Cats, Ross Stores, Lane Bryant, Burlington, Sears, Dollar General, Dillard’s, Stein Mart, Blair, Amerimark, Winston Brands, Dr
- Leonards’, and in-house brands (Cinema Etoile, Lunaire, White Saki)
- Responsibilities: Communicated daily with overseas factories and suppliers for timely delivery of quality products
- Reviewed fit and PP samples for fit and quality, coordinating with the technical team
- Created official POs, updated details to ADS system, and maintained time & action calendar
- Monitored bulk production and shipments, ensuring timely delivery of whole PO quantities.
Production Coordinator
Native Group Internationals
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Accounts Handled: Dots, Con Way, Wet Seal & Giant Tiger Responsibilities: Monitored and coordinated sample and bulk production with factories in China
- Maintained time and action plan, sample approvals, and production flow charts
- Communicated production issues to upper management and proposed solutions.
Development & Execution Merchandiser
Hirdaramani Internationals (Pvt) Ltd
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Accounts Handled: C&A Woven Wear (Germany) & Shoppers Stop Jeans Wear (India)
Merchandiser
Daya Apparel Exports (Pvt) Ltd
09.2005 - 03.2010
- Accounts Handled: American Eagle Outfitters (Men’s Boxers) Development & Execution.
Merchandiser
Paradigm Clothing (Pvt) Ltd
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Accounts Handled: C&A / Linmark / May Dept.- Execution Merchandising
Education
Certificate in Merchandising Management -
GIMI
Management in Garment Industry -
Garment Industry Management Institution (GIMI)
Colombo, Sri Lanka01.2003
Skills
- Schedule Coordination
- Workflow Coordination
- Workflow Management
- Production Scheduling
- Document Management
- Maintaining records
- Purchase Orders
- Deadline Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- File Maintenance
Other details
Sound knowledge in all Microsoft applications and Office packages, Knowledge of measuring garments. A strong team player with the ability to adapt to any situation. Responsible and dedicated to the duties assigned, eager to feel the satisfaction of successful completion of work are keys to my work ethic.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Production Coordinator
Dolce Vita Intimates LLC (Pvt) Ltd
05.2013 - 10.2022
Production Coordinator
Native Group Internationals
06.2012 - 12.2012
Development & Execution Merchandiser
Hirdaramani Internationals (Pvt) Ltd
03.2010 - 01.2012
Merchandiser
Daya Apparel Exports (Pvt) Ltd
09.2005 - 03.2010
Merchandiser
Paradigm Clothing (Pvt) Ltd
09.2003 - 09.2005
Certificate in Merchandising Management -
GIMI
Management in Garment Industry -
Garment Industry Management Institution (GIMI)
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