Tsz Man (Jasman) Chow
Summary
Expert in apparel merchandising with 20 years of experience across US and European markets, specializing in outerwear, knitwear, woven, and headwear items, driving product development, trend analysis, and successful product launches.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Merchandiser to Senior Merchandiser
5.11 Sourcing Ltd
08.2009 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with US Head office product development team and factories for effective product planning.
- Initiated and managed development of salesman, proto, and fit samples for approvals.
- Negotiated supplier prices and conducted costing analysis for management review.
- Prepared order sheets, purchase orders, contracts, and necessary documentation for factories.
- Monitored sample stages and production processes to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Conducted final inspections to verify quality of finished goods.
- Collaborated with suppliers, ensured timely delivery of products.
- Preparing testing reports, inspection documents, and provided accurate shipping instructions.
Assistant Merchandiser to Merchandiser
Lafprom (Lafuma) HK Group
03.2006 - 06.2009
- Monitored order production for France and Asia to ensure timely delivery.
- Developed and produced special order products for Hong Kong and China markets.
- Collaborated with France Head office design team and factories to coordinate diverse sampling arrangements.
- Sourced new factories to facilitate various product developments.
- Negotiated competitive pricing with factories to optimise costs.
- Arranged quality control inspections to uphold product standards.
Assistant Merchandiser
Transworld & Associates Co., Ltd
03.2005 - 03.2006
- Prepared sales contracts and payment terms for factories and customers.
- Monitored sample development planning between customers and factories.
- Negotiated pricing with factories and prepared price quotations for each customer.
- Ensured product quality met customer standards through rigorous checks.
- Compiled export shipping documents to organise shipments efficiently.
Sales & Admin Clerk
Sonley Glove Manufacturing., Ltd
04.2001 - 01.2005
- Prepared sales contracts and documents for suppliers and customers.
- Arranged export shipping documentation for sample delivery to US and European customers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets effectively.
- Assisted senior administrators in coordinating large-scale events efficiently.
- Implemented a new filing system to enhance office organisation.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring prompt responses and efficient filing.
Sales coordinator
Foundation Hardware & Electrical Supplies Ltd
Hong Kong
09.1999 - 03.2001
- Supported sales team through administrative and marketing tasks.
- Prepared invoices and contracts to facilitate customer transactions.
- Compiled monthly reports ensuring accuracy for sales operations.
- Entered orders into internal system to maintain updated sales records.
- Addressed customer requirements and ensured service delivery satisfaction.
Education
Higher Diploma - Sales and Marketing
IVE Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Hong Kong 09.2007 - 06.2009
Diploma - Sales and marketing
IVE Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Hong Kong 09.2003 - 06.2007
Certificate of Higher Education - Business
IVE Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Hong Kong 09.2001 - 06.2003
Certificate - Secretary Course
Kwun Tong Vocational Training Center
Hong Kong 09.2000 - 06.2001
F.1 - F.5 -
C.C.C Kei Heep Secondary School
Hong Kong 09.1993 - 07.1998
Skills
- MS office knowledge, Excel, Pivot, Vlookup
- Centric system
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
- English
Language Skill
Availability
Available
Timeline
Merchandiser to Senior Merchandiser
5.11 Sourcing Ltd
08.2009 - 10.2025
Higher Diploma - Sales and Marketing
IVE Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
09.2007 - 06.2009
Assistant Merchandiser to Merchandiser
Lafprom (Lafuma) HK Group
03.2006 - 06.2009
Assistant Merchandiser
Transworld & Associates Co., Ltd
03.2005 - 03.2006
Diploma - Sales and marketing
IVE Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
09.2003 - 06.2007
Certificate of Higher Education - Business
IVE Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
09.2001 - 06.2003
Sales & Admin Clerk
Sonley Glove Manufacturing., Ltd
04.2001 - 01.2005
Certificate - Secretary Course
Kwun Tong Vocational Training Center
09.2000 - 06.2001
Sales coordinator
Foundation Hardware & Electrical Supplies Ltd
09.1999 - 03.2001
F.1 - F.5 -
C.C.C Kei Heep Secondary School
09.1993 - 07.1998