Ben Yin

• Drove the innovation and commercialization of elite performance apparel for global football and basketball programs, managing a multi-category portfolio from concept to consumer.
• New Product Development & Innovation
• Led the seasonal development lifecycle for performance wear (matchwear, trainingwear, culturewear), translating design concepts and marketing requirements into technical specifications and functional products.
• Spearheaded the development and fabrication of prototypes for internal evaluation (athlete testing) and external customer feedback, iterating designs based on performance data.
• Developed and validated new testing methods with quality and process teams to assess and troubleshoot product performance gaps, ensuring products met stringent design and durability specs.
• Identified and implemented unique product innovations in materials and construction, contributing to enterprise IP strategies for high-value programs like World Cup 2026.
• Technical Project Leadership
• Applied disciplined project management frameworks to define, execute, and document projects, ensuring clear communication of progress and outcomes to global stakeholders.
• Championed the implementation of 3D digital prototyping, reducing physical sampling costs by 18% and accelerating the iterative design process.
• Finalized product specifications based on athlete and customer feedback, officially transferring validated designs to mass production with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Strategic Sourcing & Commercialization
• Established new sourcing frameworks for licensed products, securing early commercialization for special programs.
• Optimized a multi-tier supplier matrix (material partners, T1, T2), improving on-time allocation by 25% while enforcing rigorous quality and tolerance standards (2mm print/embroidery).

• Managed product development and production for apparel, focusing on quality, cost optimization, and client satisfaction.
• Orchestrated the development process from initial sample creation (quality, stitch, print/wash/beading) through bulk production, ensuring on-time shipment.
• Conducted costing analysis and participated in negotiations, implementing cost-saving measures on yarn and trim that improved gross profit by 1.5%.
• Served as the primary technical liaison between clients and overseas factories, resolving issues proactively to eliminate complaints and strengthen partnerships.

• End-to-End Sample & Production Management
Initially oversaw all sample development (men’s/women’s), now focus on production execution (men’s/women’s/kids’ wear).
Coordinate sample and production schedules, rigorously inspect all stage samples (from development to pre-shipment) before buyer submission.
• Risk Mitigation & Solutions
Proactively identify potential risks (e.g., technical/lead time issues) at the salesman sample stage, providing actionable solutions to buyers.
• Quality Control & Technical Review
Approve lab dips, bulk dye lots, print strike-offs, and bulk trim submissions, offering expert feedback for improvements.
Liaise between factories and QC teams to ensure inspections meet buyer standards.
•Cross-Functional Coordination
Serve as a merchandiser for Fred Perry in a buying office, handling cotton, wool, wool/nylon blends, and silk-cotton fabrics for styles featuring embroidery, prints, jacquard (Fairisle knit), and intarsia.