My Journey
WORK EXPERIENCE
PLANNING CONTROL [ MATERIAL CONTROL & NCR SPECIALIST ] | NV APPAREL COMPANY LIMITED
Binh Hoa Industrial Zone, An Giang, Vietnam
06/2025 – Present
End-to-End Material & Quality Control:
Spearhead non-conforming fabric (NCR) control workflows across 6 critical stages—from warehouse receiving, material inspection (MI), cutting, embellishment, and sewing lines to final finishing & packing (garment boxing).
Enforce international quality standards (ASTM 4-Point System, AATCC) for physical, colorfastness, and shrinkage testing to evaluate defect rates and consumption overruns.
Production Schedule & Milestone Protection (Sew Start / GACD):
Execute rapid-response protocols (4-hour Letter of Guarantee clearance, FOC stock allocation, and Job Rescheduling) to mitigate line downtime and safeguard key production milestones: Sew Start, Offline Date, and GACD.
Coordinate "Ultra-Green Lane" priority logistics for replacement fabrics through cutting, embellishment (Printing, Embroidery, Heat Transfer, Bonding), and packing rework stages to eliminate line-stops and ex-factory delays.
Supply Chain Negotiation & Claim Handling:
Prepare comprehensive NCR data packages to negotiate Free of Charge (FOC) replacement shipments with Tier-1 international vendors and regional supply chains (e.g., Thailand Supply Chain).
Consolidate technical defect logs and disruption timelines to support Merchandising teams in securing GACD Extensions and waiving On-Time Delivery (OTD) penalties with global brand clients (Nike, Adidas, Mizuno, etc.).
System ERP & Real-Time Data Management:
Track and update actual consumption overruns, NCR codes, and material replenishment status on SAP and NGIS enterprise systems.
Build real-time Excel tracking dashboards using advanced tools (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting) to monitor defect impact across all 6 stages and trigger early warnings for Sew Start/GACD deadlines.
Conduct periodic Vendor Rating assessments based on material defect rates and schedule disruption frequencies to report directly to Plant Management.
IMPORT - EXPORT DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST (C/O FOCUS) | LAC TY II COMPANY LIMITED
Tan Phu Thanh Industrial Zone, Hau Giang, Vietnam (Tier-1 Adidas Footwear Manufacturer)
01/2024 – 06/2025
Electronic C/O Processing & Management (e-C/O):
Executed end-to-end electronic Certificate of Origin (C/O) applications via EcoSys (Ministry of Industry and Trade - MoIT) and VCCI digital portals in strict compliance with international trade SOPs.
Managed various preferential and non-preferential C/O forms (Form EUR.1, Form E, Form AK, Form AJ, Form CPTPP, Form RCEP, Form D, Form B) for Adidas footwear shipments destined for global markets.
Monitored application approval status daily, promptly addressing queries and submitting supplementary document requirements from issuing authorities to guarantee on-time customs clearance.
Physical Document Operations & Verification:
Cross-checked data consistency across C/O drafts, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Export Customs Declarations, and Bills of Lading (B/L).
Handled physical C/O printing on official pre-printed forms, secured authorized signatures and corporate seals, submitted dossiers to MoIT/VCCI regional offices, and collected original hard-copy certificates.
Rules of Origin (ROO) Compliance & International Client Communication:
Prepared origin criterion calculation worksheets (RVC, CTC, PSR) pursuant to specific Free Trade Agreement (FTA) regulations for footwear product lines.
Communicated fluently in English via professional email protocols with global brand representatives (Adidas), freight forwarders, and logistics agents to dispatch pre-alert C/O scans, handle C/O amendments, and track courier dispatches.
Maintained systematically archived digital and hard-copy C/O dossiers to ensure full compliance and readiness for post-clearance customs audits.
HANDS-ON MERCHANDISER / SALES ADMIN SPECIALIST | BLUE STAR UNIFORM SEWING COMPANY
Van Phat Residence - Con Khuong, Cai Khe Ward, Ninh Kieu Dist., Can Tho City
06/2023 – 12/2023
Business Development & On-Site Contract Execution:
Managed and exploited a portfolio of 112 key school and corporate accounts across 3 interprovincial regional markets (An Giang, Dong Thap, Ben Tre).
Traveled extensively on business field trips with raw fabric swatches, color shade cards, and prototype samples to negotiate unit pricing, deposit terms, and COD payments directly with client boards.
Drafted and finalized commercial contracts and MOUs on-site during peak back-to-school campaigns, achieving a high contract retention rate.
Incoming Fabric Inspection & Production Order (PO) Management:
Coordinated with mill suppliers to track fabric arrivals at the company warehouse; conducted physical audits (roll counts, shade variances, weaving defects) prior to issuing materials to the cutting floor.
Translated client specs into detailed internal Production Orders (POs) covering style codes, size ratios, and embellishment guidelines; aligned daily workshop output targets with delivery deadlines.
In-Line Monitoring, NCR Resolution & Logistics Escort:
Monitored daily sewing output; issued Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for technical defects (stitching flaws, logo misalignment, size variances) to enforce immediate garment rework/emergency repairs.
Negotiated staggered delivery schedules with clients when line bottlenecks occurred to safeguard core contract deadlines.
Planned interprovincial dispatch routes; personally accompanied delivery trucks to school locations for on-site piece counts, physical handovers, and cash-on-delivery (COD) collections.
Post-Campaign Inventory Audit & Demand Forecasting:
Executed physical stock counts of post-delivery inventory (size-exchange returns, surplus garments, reusable fabric remnants).
Analyzed historical consumption data across all 112 accounts to generate precise raw material and production forecasts for subsequent seasons, minimizing capital tie-up in excess inventory.