What I DO

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Direct product development lifecycle, from ideation to commercialization
Ensure integrity of Brand DNA maintenance throughout product life cycle
Competitive research - evaluate marketplace to identify key innovations, trends, fabrications, and constructions
Integration of R&D efforts with cross-functional teams ensuring alignment with brand storytelling, target audience, and market trends
Close collaboration with Quality Assurance for testing to validate strict quality guidelines
Manage and mentor Product Development and Technical Design teams, providing guidance, clear goals, and support to foster professional growth and development
Deliver successful brand programs with strong performance at retail

Partner with factories/countries that best align with requirements of quality, cost, timely delivery, sustainability and innovation, optimizing resources to achieve brand goals
Sourcing strategies for specialized fabric and raw materials
Strong partnerships with factories in China, Korea, Kenya, India, Sri Lanka, Mexico and Los Angeles in addition to Taiwan and Hong Kong for fabrics and trims

Strong negotiation skills to deliver best first cost at development stage
Create multiple cost scenarios to achieve financial goals
Vendor production price negotiation and wholesale pricing for profitable gross margins
Navigate cost management through tariff schedules to maintain margin plan

Production of excellent quality product both oversees and domestically
Ensure product delivered to exact technical specifications and quality standards
Create Corporate Calendar and Time and Action calendars to manage workflow and meet deadlines
Demand forecast and planned seasonal purchasing - capacity planning and factory level-loading
Purchase import and domestic fabric and trims maintaining appropriate raw materials inventory levels
Detailed analysis, data management and production status reporting
Vendor Report Cards evaluating performance