
Miriam R
Apparel and Multi Category Sourcing Product
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Work experience
Product Development & Sourcing Support
Consulting • Freelance
Jul 2024 - Jun 2026 • 1 yr 11 mos
• Conduct supplier research for apparel and physical product categories • Compare factory capabilities, MOQs, pricing structures, and materials • Draft supplier communications and manage response tracking • Coordinate sample timelines and follow‑ups with manufacturers • Maintain order tracking sheets and sourcing documentation • Identify missing specifications and supplier risks during development
Contractor
Full-time • 5 yrs 5 mos
Apparel Product Development Coordinator
Feb 2016 - Nov 2018 • 2 yrs 9 mos
• Communicated with customers to review requirements including tech packs, samples, BOMs, and fabric swatches • Analyzed technical specifications and coordinated with factories for sample execution • Coordinated proto, fit, and pre‑production sample development with production teams • Created WIP reports to track sample development progress • Supported trim requirements and development for customer
Purchasing Head
Jan 2013 - Sep 2015 • 2 yrs 8 mos
• Led purchasing and supplier coordination for Honduras and Nicaragua operations • Managed procurement documentation and purchase order systems • Coordinated with production, warehouse, and accounting teams • Monitored material shortages and supplier timelines Purchasing Chief Grupo Karims – Pride Performance Fabrics | 2013–2014 • Managed procurement of yarns, chemicals, and spare parts • Implemented purchase order tracking systems • Coordinated communication with international suppliers • Purchasing Coordinator / Product Development Support Grupo Karims – Pride Manufacturing | 2010–2013 • Managed MRP purchasing analysis and material consumption planning • Developed and reviewed BOMs and trim documentation • Coordinated accessory sourcing and production readiness