Gaetane Wong
@gaetanewong
Seasoned purchasing and sourcing manager driving margin and inventory improvements.
SingaporeWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned merchandising and sourcing leader with over a decade of experience in fashion retail, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and FMCG. I specialize in product development, global sourcing, vendor management and supply chain optimization, and have driven measurable results including a 15% cost reduction and a 20% improvement in inventory turnover.
I have led e-commerce and live-event merchandising, executed warehouse relocation projects that saved USD $50,000 annually, and launched successful product lines such as the Elite Performance Collection. I bring hands-on experience with Cin7 inventory management, Shopify operations, cross-functional collaboration, and strong negotiation skills to consistently improve margins and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager
ONE Championship
Sep 2019 - Jul 2025 (5 years 10 months)
Led global merchandising, sourcing and e-commerce operations, delivering a 15% cost reduction and 20% improvement in inventory turnover while launching the Elite Performance Collection that boosted brand awareness and event sales.
Soft Goods Buyer
Pan-West Pte Ltd
Oct 2015 - Aug 2019 (3 years 10 months)
Managed merchandise assortments, supplier negotiations and supply chain coordination to ensure on-time delivery and margin growth, driving promotional activities and new collection sourcing.
Category Manager
The Dairy Farm Group
Mar 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 6 months)
Monitored category performance and synchronized supply chain and vendor activities, negotiating costs and implementing a house brand program that improved margins and increased sales volume.
Senior Designer
British Lifestyle Pte Ltd
Jun 2007 - Sep 2013 (6 years 3 months)
Coordinated apparel design and merchandise planning for international brands (Everlast, Lee Cooper), led sourcing trips and supplier negotiations to deliver seasonal collections and retail presentations.
Merchandiser / Visual Merchandiser
Jordone Corporate Centre
Jan 2006 - Mar 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinated apparel range design and visual merchandising for brands like Jeep and Louis Feraud, supporting product development, supplier negotiations and promotional campaigns.
Design cum Merchandiser
Guan Seng Marketing
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005 (3 years 11 months)
Supported apparel and footwear development, overseas sourcing and supplier negotiations, and created visual concepts for boutiques and promotional roadshows to build brand presence.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NLNTUC LearningHub
Data Analysis using Excel: Essential, Data Analysis
2025 - 2025
Completed 'Data Analysis using Excel: Essential' in 2025, applying Excel techniques for data analysis and reporting.
NPNanyang Polytechnic
Fundamentals to Starting an Online Business, Online Business
2022 - 2022
Completed the course 'Fundamentals to Starting an Online Business' in 2022 covering core concepts for launching and operating an online business.
NPNanyang Polytechnic
Pivoting For Business Growth, Business Strategy
2022 - 2022
Completed the 'Pivoting For Business Growth' course in 2022 focused on strategies for adapting and scaling business operations.
Central Academy of Art
Diploma in Graphic Design, Graphic Design
2002 - 2002
Completed a Diploma in Graphic Design at Central Academy of Art in 2002, focusing on visual communication and design fundamentals.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SingaporeAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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