Michelle KO Ching Man
Flat A2, G/F., 58 Village Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Summary
Analytical and strategic professional with 20+ years of experience in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and performance management in the retail and fashion industry. Strong ability to orchestrate planning cycles, conduct variance analysis, build business cases, and deliver insights to senior stakeholders. Excellent numerical acumen and cross-functional coordination skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buying Manager (Sport & Activewear)
Aldi Services HK Limited
09.2022 - Current
- Lead quarterly financial planning, reporting, and performance reviews with Senior Management
- Orchestrate assortment and buying decisions to meet sales projections and margin targets
- Analyze trends and performance data to identify opportunities and recommend actions
- Support strategic growth planning and long-term category development
Senior Buyer (Team Lead of HK office)
Children Worldwide Fashion Asia Limited
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Aligned regional operations with global HQ strategy and delivered performance reporting
- Partnered with marketing and retail teams on merchandising and operational excellence
- Designed training programs to support team capability and performance
Global FABRIC & Capacity Planner (KIABI)
ITFAS Limited
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed monthly global forecasting, capacity planning, and allocation processes
- Orchestrated regional meetings and performance tracking across offices
- Monitored KPIs related to inventory, delivery, and stock optimization
- Provided data-driven recommendations to achieve divisional targets
Assistant Global Procurement Manager (KIABI)
ITFAS Limited
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Contributed to budgeting and reforecasting through major cost optimization (€5.4M savings)
- Conducted performance tracking, variance analysis, and risk mitigation
- Collaborated with Finance, Operations, and Buying teams on planning initiatives
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Kbit Limited
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Delivered category performance management and 8% margin growth
- Provided competitor benchmarking and market insights to support strategic planning
- Managed inventory and delivery planning for optimal business results
Senior Merchandiser
VF Asia Limited
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Supported production planning and performance coordination
Education
MA - Fashion and Textile
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
01-2009
BA - Marketing & Public Relations
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
01-2006
Higher Diploma - Fashion Retailing
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
01-2003
Skills
- Business Planning & Budgeting 5-Year Strategic Planning KPI Setting & Monitoring
- Performance Tracking & Variance Analysis Financial Reporting
- Forecasting Inventory & Resource Optimization Stakeholder Management
- Strategy Development Cross-functional Collaboration
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Custom Section
Currently: HKD 62,000.0 / month
Expected: HKD 70,000.0 / month
Availability
3 months' notice (negotiable)
Timeline
Buying Manager (Sport & Activewear)
Aldi Services HK Limited
09.2022 - Current
Senior Buyer (Team Lead of HK office)
Children Worldwide Fashion Asia Limited
09.2020 - 12.2021
Global FABRIC & Capacity Planner (KIABI)
ITFAS Limited
01.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Global Procurement Manager (KIABI)
ITFAS Limited
10.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Kbit Limited
04.2012 - 03.2015
Senior Merchandiser
VF Asia Limited
06.2010 - 04.2012
MA - Fashion and Textile
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BA - Marketing & Public Relations
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Higher Diploma - Fashion Retailing
Hong Kong Polytechnic University