Michelle Preston

Supply chain and operations professional with experience in Canadian order management, logistics coordination, procurement support, inventory control, and cross-functional execution. Brings a strong background in apparel manufacturing, sourcing, merchandising, customer account management, and process improvement, with proven ability to coordinate complex workflows across vendors, internal teams, and international production environments.

Canadian Supply Chain Coordinator - DEG Sales and Marketing Ltd. - Milton, ON

(2024-09)

• Coordinate Canadian customer orders from entry through shipment, ensuring accurate pricing, documentation, and timely delivery.
• Partner with internal teams, logistics providers, suppliers, and vendors to resolve order, inventory, and service issues.
• Support procurement of packaging materials for retail display programs and coordinate product and display launch execution.
• Monitor inventory levels, maintain accurate records, and assist with demand planning to minimize disruptions and support customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to process improvements across order management, inventory tracking, and supply chain coordination.

Account Manager - MAS Holdings & Reima Oy - Sri Lanka

(2023-02 - 2024-08)

• Managed account coordination for high-profile apparel clients including Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and Reima, supporting service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Coordinated product development, samples, costing, and negotiations across facilities in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
• Led a team of four in managing account workflows, timelines, communication, and production priorities.
• Served as a key liaison between Finland-based headquarters and production teams to maintain alignment on quality, timing, and delivery expectations.

Buyer – Procurement Team - Odel PLC - Sri Lanka

(2021-08 - 2023-02)

• Managed buying and procurement activities for four private-label fashion categories, aligning purchasing decisions with seasonal trends and customer demand.
• Supported style development, market research, trend analysis, vendor coordination, and inventory planning for retail launches.
• Collaborated with design, marketing, and e-commerce teams to execute product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Delivered record sales for womenswear private labels within six months through strategic buying and market positioning.

Merchandiser, Bulk Production - Next Sourcing PLC & MAS Holdings - Sri Lanka

(2018-09 - 2021-05)

• Managed product portfolios for Next, ODLO, and Arena, supporting seasonal production execution and delivery performance.
• Oversaw production critical path from sampling through bulk delivery, achieving a consistent 90%+ delivery hit rate.
• Maintained 100% accuracy in SAP data management, supporting reliable reporting and production decision-making.
• Coordinated with internal teams and suppliers to meet production targets, resolve issues, and maintain on-time performance.

Post-Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management - Mohawk College (2025-04)

Bachelor of Applied Science - Textile Technology - RMIT University

Diploma - Clothing Technology and Management - Brandix College of Clothing Technology