Lan Hoang

Over 10 years of experience in sourcing and merchandising within the garment and textile industry, handling both local and overseas suppliers for fabrics and trims. Strong expertise in sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating raw materials to ensure on-time production and shipment for international brands such as Hoka, Nike, Adidas, Nautica, and Lululemon. Skilled in supplier negotiation, lead time management, and issue resolution throughout sample development and mass production processes.

Hands-on experience in managing end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier selection, PO issuance, material follow-up, and production troubleshooting. Proven ability to work closely with buyers, vendors, warehouses, and production teams to ensure smooth material flow and timely delivery. Knowledgeable in garment manufacturing processes, material control, and sourcing strategies for fabrics, trims, and accessories.

Sourcing Trim - POONGIN TRADING Co., LTD

(2022-12 - 2026-05)

Poong In Trading Co., Ltd is one of the leading companies in the garment industry. We specialize in OEM & ODM export, established in 1989 with the vision of becoming the world's best exporter in the women's fashion garment industry. Brands: Hoka, Rhone. Raw material: fabrics + trims: labels, buttons, zippers, etc. Sourcing and purchasing: local suppliers and overseas

• Contact with Buyer
• Work closely with vendors for on time raw material flow and ETA
• Work closely with warehouse for control the leftover
• Follow up with production and solve the problem as shortage in roll
• Conduct market trend to survey and develop new products
• Solving problem with supplier such as complain from customers, technical problem
• Follow up with production, solving the problem until when the goods ship out to customers

Production Merchandiser - THANH CONG CO., LTD.

(2017-06 - 2022-11)

Garment & textile. Brand: Nautica. Raw material: fabrics + trim: label, button, zippers, etc. Sourcing and purchasing: local suppliers and overseas

• Place order trim, fabric and ordering status and delivery timeline
• Arrange material planning for sample development (Fit, PP, etc.) and follow up until customer approval is obtained
• Handle issue during production
• Prepare packing lists and coordinate with the shipping team to ensure ontime delivery to the buyer

Fabric & Trim sourcing - GIVI VIET NAM CO, LTD

(2015-07 - 2017-05)

Brand: Givi. Raw materials: fabric & trims of shirts, pants, bags. Sourcing and purchasing: local suppliers and overseas

• Responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, trims of shirts, pants, bags to local suppliers and overseas
• Ensuring to meet production and delivery schedule to customers
• Keeping in touch closely with customers and factories to solve out the problem arising during sample development and production
• Sourcing new suppliers
• Work with supplier if have any mistake or bad quality need to send back
• Checking samples and feedback information for customers
• Follow up production until it is on board

Merchandiser - BODYNITS CO

(2010-07 - 2015-07)

Brands: Adidas, Nike, Lululemon, Delta

• After receiving the quality and color standards from the buyer, source suitable suppliers, check pricing and lead time, then issue the PO accordingly
• Order fabrics, accessories and checking ready date
• Follow up L/D, S/O and Submit to Customers
• Follow sewing factory to solve the problem such as shortage in roll, shading color
• Receive new POs and dispatch details

Website Designer, Customer Care - SiVa International Co., Ltd.

(2006 - 2009)

Higher Diploma - Software Engineering - Aptech Certified Computer Professional in Da Nang City (2005 - 2007)

Diploma - Information Systems Management - Aptech Certified Computer Professional in Da Nang City (2003 - 2005)