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Carrie Li

Warrington,UK

Summary

Quality-focused apparel industry with 20+ years’ experience in product development, sourcing, and merchandising for multinational apparel companies. Strong background in garment construction, fit evaluation, and fabric/trim approvals, with proven ability to conduct inspections, identify non-conformities, and maintain compliance with brand and customer standards. Delivered measurable results including USD 1.2M in annual cost savings and a 95% on-time delivery rate, achieved through meticulous attention to detail, supplier collaboration, and process improvement. Passionate about ensuring product integrity and customer satisfaction through rigorous quality control and documentation.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Pastry chef

The Chefs Pastisserie Company
Warrington, United Kingdom
2025.10 - Current
  • Assured freshness by daily baking of diverse pastries, breads, and cakes.
  • Managed stock efficiently, reducing wastage whilst ensuring availability of materials when needed.
  • Achieved consistent production quality with adherence to recipes and instructions.
  • Worked closely with kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations and food safety protocols.

Assistant Merchandise Manager

Kontoor Asia Trading Ltd (Lee & Wrangler)
, Hong Kong
2019.06 - 2025.01
  • Reviewed and approved technical specifications, garment size charts, and construction details, ensuring alignment with brand quality standards.
  • Conducted fit sessions and sample inspections, providing clear corrective feedback to suppliers and resolving quality issues before production.
  • Collaborated with suppliers in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Africa to implement quality assurance protocols and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
  • Monitored production and shipment samples, maintaining consistency with approved standards.
  • Maintained detailed quality and compliance records across multiple collections.

Achievements:

  • Contributed to USD 1.2M annual cost savings while maintaining product quality and a 70% adoption rate.
  • Ensured 95% on-time delivery across womenswear categories through proactive issue resolution and supplier monitoring.

Merchandise Supervisor

VF Asia Ltd
, Hong Kong
2006.06 - 2019.06
  • Oversaw quality checks on womenswear woven, knit, and synthetic products during sourcing and production stages.
  • Coordinated with QA teams and factories to address non-conformities and corrective actions.
  • Monitored supplier performance using scorecards, escalating quality risks to management.
  • Supported internal audits and compliance reviews, ensuring supplier alignment with company standards.

Merchandiser

Cheong Tai International Holdings Ltd
, Hong Kong
2002.07 - 2006.04
  • Conducted sample inspections, size measurement checks, and garment approvals for US retail customers.
  • Worked with factories to correct deviations in garment construction, trims, and fabric performance.
  • Maintained inspection records and supported compliance documentation for buyer requirements.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Apparel Merchandising

Clothing Industry Training Authority
Hong Kong
09/2000 - 07/2002

Skills

  • Garment Quality Control & Assurance
  • Garment Construction & Technical Details (Woven & Knit Womenswear/Menswear)
  • Inspection & Measurement (Size, Fit, Fabric, Trims)
  • Non-Conformance Reporting & Corrective Action
  • Supplier & Factory Collaboration
  • Compliance with Industry Standards & Customer Requirements
  • Internal & External Audit Support
  • Documentation & Record Keeping
  • Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Communication (Design, Merchandising, QA, Logistics)
  • Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Timeline

Pastry chef

The Chefs Pastisserie Company
2025.10 - Current

Assistant Merchandise Manager

Kontoor Asia Trading Ltd (Lee & Wrangler)
2019.06 - 2025.01

Merchandise Supervisor

VF Asia Ltd
2006.06 - 2019.06

Merchandiser

Cheong Tai International Holdings Ltd
2002.07 - 2006.04

Diploma of Higher Education - Apparel Merchandising

Clothing Industry Training Authority
09/2000 - 07/2002
Carrie Li