Jocelyn Lozano

Results-driven Merchandising Specialist and Fabric QA professional with over 25 years of experience in the garment manufacturing industry. Proven track record in fabric booking, production coordination, quality assurance, and cross-functional team collaboration. Committed to delivering accurate, on-time production outcomes and resolving supply chain challenges efficiently.

Merchandising Specialist - Verte Philippines Brand Office (Luen Thai)

(2015-05 - 2026-06)

• Executed end-to-end fabric booking upon OK-to-Buy release, verifying correct fabric and sub-fabric allocation against tech pack specifications and system consumption data.
• Analyzed tech packs to extract accurate fabric consumption figures, reducing booking errors and preventing material shortfalls during production.
• Tracked and expedited fabric deliveries, proactively flagging delays to keep production schedules on track.
• Served as the primary point of contact for factory teams on fabric requirements and production concerns, resolving queries with speed and accuracy.
• Maintained precise fabric assignment records in the tracking system, improving traceability and reducing discrepancies across bulk orders.
• Cleared all fabric transfers prior to bulk production kickoff, eliminating last-minute hold-ups and ensuring factory readiness.
• Diagnosed and resolved critical production issues — including fabric shortages, undercuts, and supply disruptions — to protect delivery timelines.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams and factory partners to drive seamless production flow and consistent on-time bulk execution.

Fabric QA Specialist - Verte Philippines Brand Office (Luen Thai)

(2000-01 - 2014-07)

• Led quality control of fabric shrinkage testing, full-piece inspections, and mockup evaluations, enforcing strict compliance with brand standards before bulk production.
• Cross-referenced production schedules, packing lists, and supplier invoices to validate material readiness and flag discrepancies ahead of testing.
• Reviewed and signed off on final quality test results — including mockups, Fabric Inspection Reports (FIR), and shrinkage data — ensuring no non-conforming materials entered production.
• Acted as the first line of escalation for material quality failures, coordinating immediate corrective action with QA management and merchandising teams.
• Spearheaded the fabric rejection and replenishment process, minimizing production downtime caused by non-conforming materials.
• Represented QA in pre-production meetings, setting clear quality benchmarks and aligning factory teams on expectations before mass manufacturing commenced.

Data Encoder - Clark Data Center

(1999-07 - 1999-12)

• Processed high volumes of data entry with 100% accuracy, supporting the integrity of a national vehicle plate number database.
• Adhered strictly to data security protocols and formatting standards to ensure consistent, reliable records.
• Conducted regular audits against physical source documents, identifying and correcting errors before they propagated downstream.

Computer Secretarial - Computer Secretarial - Mega Computer School (1998-06 - 2000-03)