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Carminda Pais

Merchandise Manager Apparel

€250/day
Porto, PT
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Carminda

As a trusted partner for fashion brands, I help transform ideas into high‑quality apparel collections through strategic sourcing, hands‑on production management, and deep industry insight. With long-standing experience in the apparel manufacturing sector and a strong base in Portugal’s thriving textile hub, I support brands that seek reliability, innovation, and precision throughout their product development journey.

I bring a combination of technical expertise, operational clarity, and creative problem‑solving that ensures every project moves smoothly from concept to final product. My approach is grounded in understanding each brand’s identity and translating it into well‑executed, commercially viable garments.

What Makes My Work Stand Out

Client‑Centric Approach: I tailor my support to each brand’s needs—whether launching a new line or scaling an existing one.

Proven Experience: I have successfully partnered with international brands, consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations.

Local Industry Knowledge: My strong network within Portugal’s manufacturing ecosystem allows me to connect clients with the best suppliers, materials, and production partners.

What I Deliver

Sourcing: Materials, suppliers, and production partners aligned with your brand’s standards.

Monitoring: Quality, timelines, and communication were managed with transparency and rigour.

Product Development: Coordinated processes that bring your creative vision to life.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Portuguese

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Porto (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Apparel and Fabrics
    COUNTRY ACCOUNT MANAGER
    IMPORT AND EXPORT
    September 2007 - Today (18 years and 9 months)
    Porto, Portugal
    • Provide professional guidance to clients on various aspects of garment sourcing, product development, innovation, and the technical competence of manufacturing facilities.
    • Conduct factory analysis and evaluations to effectively plan production strategy and processes, identify areas for improvement, and assess strengths, capacity, capability, and quality performance.
    • Conduct negotiations and discussions to establish mutually agreeable target prices, contracts, purchase orders and payment terms.
    • Collaborated with designers and manufacturing teams to create custom product solutions.
    • Resolved complex customer issues with a strong emphasis on enhancing brand loyalty, delivered actionable insights on recurring concerns, and played a key role in optimising support workflows.
    • Oversaw end‑to‑end logistics operations, including shipments to and from client distribution warehouses, customs clearance and duty management for non‑European countries, and billing coordination.
    • Collaborative team member with strong leadership and delegation abilities, skilled at fostering positive working relationships to drive business objectives and achieve organisational goals.
    End‑to‑End Product Development Coordination Business Plan Development customer service Supplier Factory Relationship Management Strategic Sourcing & Material Selection
  • Textile Agency in Porto Scoop
    Account Merchandise Manager /2006.07-1999.01
    IMPORT AND EXPORT
    January 1999 - July 2006 (7 years and 6 months)
    Porto, Portugal
    Providing sourcing and production services for global apparel brands, including Reebok, Rockport, and Barbour:

    • Coordinating end‑to‑end sourcing activities across multiple product categories within apparel.

    • Managing production workflows to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost efficiency.
    • Liaising with suppliers, factories, and brand teams to maintain clear communication and alignment throughout development and production stages.

    • Overseeing technical documentation, approvals, and production milestones to support smooth execution.
    • Ensuring brand standards, sustainability requirements, and technical specifications are consistently met.

    • Supporting long‑term partnership development through reliable service, transparency, and operational excellence.
  • Mast Industries Inc Textile Branch Office in Porto
    Senior Country Manager /1999-1996
    IMPORT AND EXPORT
    March 1996 - July 1999 (3 years and 4 months)
    Porto, Portugal
    Providing sourcing and production services for the brands Structure, Victoria's Secret and Abercrombie&Fith.

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Education

  • E
    IEFP
    2019
    E
  • Certificado de Com petências Pedagóg icas nº
    2020
    Certificado de Com petências Pedagóg icas nº

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