Lynette Dlima
Taylors Lakes,VIC
Summary
Strategic procurement manager experienced in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization. Committed to enhancing organizational success through the implementation of effective procurement strategies, operational efficiency, and the establishment of robust supplier relationships. Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable results and optimize procurement processes to achieve cost savings and support pre-procurement strategy and supply agreement negotiation. Facilitates seamless collaboration with internal business units and supply chain stakeholders to drive the attainment of business objectives.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Costing& Sourcing Manager
Australian Defence Apparel
11.2018 - 07.2024
- ADA is an integrated uniform solutions provider in Apparel solutions to a wide range of state and Federal Government agencies and private organisations, ADA is one of the largest and primary Manufacture of garments for the Australian & New Zealand Military Services Healthcare, Law Enforcement,Tactical Equipment , Fire & Electrical Services along with corporate industries
- Proven ability in cost savings Analysis
- Analytical skills enabling me to conduct thorough pricing and cost analyses for tender submissions
- Pricing & Understanding of Law Enforcement equipment from Ballistic Vests, Covert & Overt Enhanced Carriers,Accessories, Signage, pouches, footwear etc
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and ability to secure favourable terms and conditions, mitigate risks, and drive value for the organization through effective contract management.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring reliable supply chains, managing vendor performance, and resolving any issues that may arise.
- Cost Optimization: Analyzing costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, implementing cost control measures, and achieving financial objectives through efficient procurement practices.
- Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and suppliers.
- Sourcing New Suppliers based on Business Requirements
- Problem Solving: Analyzing complex procurement issues, developing innovative solutions, and making informed decisions to overcome challenges and achieve desired outcomes.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
Sr Production, Sourcing & Quality Manager
Minihaha & hiawatha
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Minihaha is a brand of high-quality fashionable clothing for babies & Children wear,the brand is available in High-end department store, independent boutiques and also have their own Retail outlets,produce Five labels from Layette to Teenagers.
- Negotiated and improved costs by 20-30% by consolidation while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of service Optimized supply chain operations through close collaboration with vendors on quality assurance,pricing matters, improving supplier relationships over time and by frequently visiting factories
- Evaluated and approved new suppliers based on thorough assessments of their quality management systems, ensuring ongoing reliability in the supplychain.Working Closely with Design & Sales ,Manage the Product Develop Team (6 Product Developers & Production Asst)Product Evaluation for the Season range and highlighting potential Areas of Concern that might not adhere to compliance standards
- Followed quality standards ,Time & Action Calendars procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Costing Seasonal Ranges for the Complete Category For Baby & Kids Wear
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Improved product quality by implementing stringent inspection processes and quality control measures.
- Creating of Purchase orders
- Maintaining Scheduled weekly team meetings & setting up a Critical Path & Managing the Production team
- Working closely with the Warehouse Manager for timely deliveries to Retailers and Stores
- Communicating Directly with Customers & Suppliers
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
Costing Coordinator
PACIFIC BRANDS
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Pacific Brands Underwear Group has Popular brands such as Bonds, Berlei ,Jockey and Voodoo, having Over 100 + Stores all constantly opening New Stores, Bonds Stores Is Aimed at Making People Look Good & Feel Great.
- Success in Saving Over 100K within my 10 months of Being a costing Coordinator by various Cost Saving Initiatives
- Working closely with Design & the Innovative Team,Working,Product & Category Teams on Volumes /Cost / Lead-times / MOQ
- Costing Seasonal Ranges for the Complete Category for Baby & Kids Wear
- Engaging with the key stake Holders and Creating Costing Events to discuss Seasonal Styles – Success Being Meeting Margin Hurdles for Whole sale Retailers, Pacific Brands Retailers (Bonds Stores) And Ensuring Pacific Brands Business Gate is met.
- Engaged in Cost Savings Projects Lead-time Projects to further improve the Business Calendar
- Creating and being Able to Create Costing data for Team to share
- Liaising with China & Sydney Office and ensuring Key Information on Product is Understood before the Costing Event
- Projects on Consolidation of Fabrics and Advantages
- Completing Courses & Workshops in LEAN Manufacturing, focused on real product manufacturing efficiency outcomes such as improved communication, improved order management throughout the production cycle and enhanced problem-solving techniques to minimise bottlenecks and reduce lead times.
Production Sourcing & Quality Manager Manager
LM Australasia
11.2014 - 06.2015
- LM has established itself as a major pioneer in seamless technology ,active and Gym wear Key suppliers of Active wear to Witchery & Jeans west Women.
- Negotiated and improved costs by 20-30% consolidation while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of service Optimized supply chain operations through close collaboration with vendors on quality assurance,pricing matters, improving supplier relationships over time and by frequently visiting factories
- Evaluated and approved new suppliers based on thorough assessments of their quality management systems, ensuring ongoing reliability in the supplychain.
- Working Closely with Design & Sales ,Manage the Product Develop Team Product Evaluation for the Season range and highlighting potential Areas of Concern that might not adhere to compliance standards
- Maximize company profits by running successful and on time productions and avoiding production delays resulting in high freight costs.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Improved product quality by implementing stringent inspection processes and quality control measures.
Import Fabric Buyer
Forever New
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Forever New is One of Australia’s Leading Retailers with over 250 stores across 7 countries It caters to Fun Loving & Yet sophisticated young Women.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favourable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
Production Sourcing & Quality Manager Manager
Hiatt Group
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Hiatt Group – Living Doll Is a wholesaler & Retailer with Two In-house Labels - Living Doll And WITE both labels being Showcased at David Jones and Boutiques in Australia & New Zealand ,The label Living Doll caters to Fun Loving young Customer and the WITE Label Caters to a more Sophisticated Matured Woman.
- Negotiated and improved costs by consolidation while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of service Optimized supply chain operations through close collaboration with vendors on quality assurance,pricing matters, improving supplier relationships over time and by frequently visiting factories
- Evaluated and approved new suppliers based on thorough assessments of their quality management systems, ensuring ongoing reliability in the supplychain.
- Working Closely with Design & Sales ,Manage the Product Develop Team Product Evaluation for the Season range and highlighting potential Areas of Concern that might not adhere to compliance standards
- Maximize company profits by running successful and on time productions and avoiding production delays resulting in high freight costs.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Improved product quality by implementing stringent inspection processes and quality control measures.
Production Sourcing & Quality Manager
Design works
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Designworks is one of Australia's leading suppliers of innovative, fashion apparel to Major retailers ,Supplying quality, competitively priced fashion merchandise.
- Negotiated and improved costs by consolidation while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of service Optimized supply chain operations through close collaboration with vendors on quality assurance,pricing matters, improving supplier relationships over time and by frequently visiting factories
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Streamlined production processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when deliveries were delayed and rising customer pressures
- creating purchase orders to vendors
- Maximize company profits by running successful and on time productions and avoiding production delays resulting in high freight costs.
- Tracking and updating shipping schedules
- Preparing Reports for weekly meetings
Production Sourcing & Quality Manager
Purebaby Pty Ltd
03.2008 - 08.2010
- Purebaby is regarded as one of the pioneers in Organic Baby Clothing Industry, the products speak of good high standards of merchandise, Retailing in David Jones, Baby Buntings, Kids Central & other prestigious boutiques all around Australia, New Zealand &International Markets (USA, UK, Hong Kong)
- Negotiated and improved costs by consolidation while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of service Optimized supply chain operations through close collaboration with vendors on quality assurance,pricing matters, improving supplier relationships over time and by frequently visiting factories
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Streamlined production processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when deliveries were delayed and rising customer pressures
- creating purchase orders to vendors
- Maximize company profits by running successful and on time productions and avoiding production delays resulting in high freight costs.
- Tracking and updating shipping schedules
- Preparing Reports for weekly meetings
Purchasing &shipping Co-ordinator/Fabric Controller
Yarra Trail Women’s wear
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Women’s wear Apparel sold in Myers, David Jones & boutiques
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- liaised with accounts payable and receivable operations for all Purchasing invoices expenses.
- convert Indent orders into purchase orders for vendors
- Prepared Tracking & shipping schedules and giving visibility to the wider business to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Sr. Merchandiser
Ivory International
02.2004 - 03.2005
- Worked as a Sr Merchandiser, independent charge of executing and handling orders, responsible for quality control & had to carry out own inspections of pilot run / online / mid & Final inspection of merchandise
- All correspondence handled independently and insuring delivery of merchandise on time
- Production handled for J.C Penny, Wal-Mart and SSI.
Independent Agent
Gill Company Art of Fashion Gmbh
11.2002 - 01.2004
- Working as an independent Agent for the above two companies in India and handling all placing of production orders, supervising production and quality control along with shipping formalities
- Designing and sampling of new collections based on fashion forecast from Paris
- Negotiating with manufactures related to prices and delivery of merchandise
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, purchasing ,production implementation strategies to meet the unique needs of each client segment effectively.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering lasting relationships and promoting trust in my expertise as an Independent Agent.
- Maintained bookkeeping, databases and records.
Senior Merchandiser
Gap International Sourcing Inc
04.2000 - 05.2001
- Worked as Merchandiser in the Baby Gap Dept and was in charge of handling all production & merchandising for baby girls, baby boys and new born clothing
- All correspondence with buyers and factories handled independently along with new sampling keeping the new season
- Creating of purchase orders and insuring delivery of merchandise on time keep the mode of shipping approved by the buyer
- Negotiating prices with factories keeping the buyer’s interest in mind.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to negotiate better pricing, improving profitability for the company.
- Performed quality assurance procedures
- Managed seasonal merchandise transitions smoothly, ensuring timely delivery of fresh inventory while minimizing leftover stock.
Senior Merchandiser
Falcon Garments
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Worked as a Senior Merchandiser, handling all production & merchandising independently supervising production and quality control and insuring delivery of merchandise on time
- Production handled for, J.C Penny, Sears, Walmart, Cavenders and Rivertown.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Completed wide range of tasks in pricing ,production , quality inspections areas to support operations.
Senior Merchandiser
Falcon Garments
02.1997 - 07.1998
- Worked as a Senior Merchandiser, handling all production and merchandising independently, supervising production and quality control and insuring delivery of merchandise on time
- Production manufacturing in large volumes and placed in different parts of U.A.E – Ajman, Sharjah, Oman and Kurfakan
- Production handled for, J.C Penny, Sears, Walmart, Cavenders and Rivertown.
- Monitored and supported progress of all production orders at several facilities.
- Coordinated production schedules across multiple facilities to maximize capacity utilization while minimizing lead times for customers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful product ranges delivered ontime with Factory and Quality manager to achieve proper Quality product
Senior Merchandiser
Gill Company Art of Fashion
01.1994 - 12.1996
- Worked as a Senior Merchandiser, handling all production & merchandising, Placing of production orders independently all across India – for men’s and women’s apparel supervising production and quality control and insuring delivery of merchandise on time .Production handled for Metro ,Kaufhalle , C & A , H & M and Jean Fritz
- Designing and sampling of new collections and travelling to Germany and meeting buyers and taking part in international garment fairs.
Head of Sampling department
Atlantis
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Worked as Head of Sampling department, job profile – designing new collections for men’s and women’s apparel on forecast from the latest Fairs in Paris, along with sample all merchandise to buyers’ specifications
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility ,Procure new fabrics and accessories and work on new developments and keep buyer updated on new fabrics developments in India
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Travelling and taking parts in Garment Fairs.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Sr. Merchandiser
Spectacular Designs
09.1989 - 03.1991
- Worked directly under the sole proprietor, job profile – co-ordinating buying and placing of orders to Indian suppliers and designing home furnishings along with merchandizing.
Education
Diploma - Fashion Designing
South Delhi Polytechnic
New Delhi India 1988
High School Diploma -
Mater Dei Convent
New Delhi India 1987
High School Diploma -
Loreto Convent
India 1985
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement strategy
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost Analysis
- Negotiation expertise
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Raw Material Purchasing
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Increased Profitability
- On time Deliveries
- Reduced Freight costs
- Decreased Stock by Negotiating Minimum
Personal
Believe in Good Healthy Living & have a positive, Can-Do Attitude
Languages
Hindi
Limited Working
Bengali
Elementary
Timeline
Costing& Sourcing Manager
Australian Defence Apparel
11.2018 - 07.2024
Sr Production, Sourcing & Quality Manager
Minihaha & hiawatha
09.2016 - 11.2018
Costing Coordinator
PACIFIC BRANDS
07.2015 - 08.2016
Production Sourcing & Quality Manager Manager
LM Australasia
11.2014 - 06.2015
Import Fabric Buyer
Forever New
06.2014 - 11.2014
Production Sourcing & Quality Manager Manager
Hiatt Group
09.2012 - 02.2014
Production Sourcing & Quality Manager
Design works
08.2010 - 09.2012
Production Sourcing & Quality Manager
Purebaby Pty Ltd
03.2008 - 08.2010
Purchasing &shipping Co-ordinator/Fabric Controller
Yarra Trail Women’s wear
01.2006 - 12.2007
Sr. Merchandiser
Ivory International
02.2004 - 03.2005
Independent Agent
Gill Company Art of Fashion Gmbh
11.2002 - 01.2004
Senior Merchandiser
Gap International Sourcing Inc
04.2000 - 05.2001
Senior Merchandiser
Falcon Garments
08.1998 - 08.1999
Senior Merchandiser
Falcon Garments
02.1997 - 07.1998
Senior Merchandiser
Gill Company Art of Fashion
01.1994 - 12.1996
Head of Sampling department
Atlantis
01.1991 - 01.1994
Sr. Merchandiser
Spectacular Designs
09.1989 - 03.1991
Diploma - Fashion Designing
South Delhi Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Mater Dei Convent
High School Diploma -
Loreto Convent
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