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Clara Soltau
Manufacturer Screening Manager
Location: Germany
5+ years experience in the apparel industry

About

Clara is an energetic apparel engineer who has lived and worked in Germany, China, Brazil, Pakistan, and Bangladesh over the years. She has a passion for both the garment industry and intercultural collaborations, as well as having a goal of contributing towards a sustainable transformation in the global apparel industry. Over the years, Clara has built up in-depth insights into the buying and sourcing processes within the global apparel industry. She has worked with startups, medium and large enterprises across the world on the buying, product development, and sourcing sides. This variety of roles gave Clara insight into many core aspects of the fashion industry. Included in her technical know-how is a specialization in sportswear and circular knit. At Topformer, she works with the aim of connecting fashion brands with the top 3% of manufacturers worldwide in her role as a Manufacturer Screening Manager.

Projects

  • Development of new product and sourcing strategies with a focus on sustainable / recycled materials
  • Establishment of the company’s sourcing structures, product development and quality processes Expansion of the supplier network and business development in Pakistan
  • Brazilian Industry Research Micro and Small Enterprise Garment Manufacturers in Brazil - A Comparison between Brazilian Micro and Small Enterprise Manufacturers and Global Full-package Suppliers Regarding their Value Added Activities

Previous Positions

  • Next Sourcing Limited - Junior Product Manager (Bangladesh)
  • MOROTAI - Sourcing, Product Development and Quality Manager (Germany / Pakistan)
  • Also worked for: K-Mail Order GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) Cia. Hering (Brazil) s.Oliver Yau Kam Asia Limited (China)

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We connect Fashion Brands with the
Top 3% of Manufacturers worldwide

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Topformer Manufacturer Categories

Accessories Manufacturers
Bathrobes Manufacturers
Denim & Jeans Manufacturers
Dresses & Skirts Manufacturers
Full Body Manufacturers
Gloves Manufacturers

Hats & Caps Manufacturers
Jackets & Coats Manufacturers
Lingerie Manufacturers
Medical Wear (Covid-19)
Manufacturers
Pullover Manufacturers
Scarves Manufacturers

Shirts & Blouses Manufacturers
Socks & Tights Manufacturers
Suits & Blazers Manufacturers
Sweatshirts Manufacturers
Swimwear Manufacturers
T-Shirts & Polos Manufacturers
Trousers & Shorts Manufacturers