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Suren Weerakoon

Lexington,NC

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)
01.2003

Skills

  • Schedule Coordination
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Workflow Management
  • Production Scheduling
  • Document Management
  • Maintaining records
  • Purchase Orders
  • Deadline Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • File Maintenance

Proficient in MS word, Excel

Client Relations

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

Management in Garment Industry -

Garment Industry Management Institution (GIMI)

Certificate in Merchandising Management -

GIMI
Suren Weerakoon