Sr. Product Manager (Domestic) & Demand Planner–Menswear Accessories - David Donahue, Inc. - New York, NY
(2023-01)
Better Menswear and Formalwear
- Manage the entire product life cycle process from projections through development to bulk delivery to WH.
- Focus on all the seasonal and core neckwear, bowties, cummerbunds, and cufflinks produced domestically.
- Develop demand forecast for our key accounts, in particular Nordstrom, for all our core replenishment goods; develop production plan and raw material ordering from there.
- Working directly with Italian silk mills to develop and supply all custom-designed sample yardage on time and issue raw material POs to them for bulk production fabric; Approve quality of all submits relying on my formal education in textiles, and track deliveries to showroom and factory, maintaining calendar.
- Calculate yardage for fabric orders and cutter based on garment yields. Maintain extensive fabric inventory. Work directly with patternmaker to keep up with needs of updated fits and marker ordering.
- Order all presentational swatch cards from domestic facilities and order & manage all SMS requirements.
- Issuing all factory Purchase Orders, and maintaining their accuracy in the ERP system by style details, cost, and order quantity.
- Create, update and maintain cost sheets to call out to leadership trends on margin and advise on needs for counter-sourcing or price increasing. Work with the Finance department to reconcile.
- Maintaining T & A calendars and timelines weekly to internal partners, raw material suppliers, and NYC cutters & factories, making frequent visits.
- Order and maintain inventory of all hang tags, labels, RFID price tickets, and gift boxes based on forecast and current orders.
Production Manager – Nautica, Tahari, BCBG, Spyder, Caribbean Joe, Stella Parker - The Levy Group, Inc. - New York, NY
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
licensed women's and children's swimwear
- Owned the entire production process from start to finish.
- Worked directly with overseas vendors to facilitate flow of goods and proper quality- daily communication to resolve any unforeseen issues.
- Costed all mainline swimsuits, sets, cover-ups, boardshorts and rashguards in addition to multiple SMU programs.
- Issued all factory Purchase Orders, and maintained their accuracy in AS400 by style details, cost, and order quantity.
- Adhered to all special requirements and compliance of Big Box retail account orders such as Costco and BJ's, while also reading and implementing special instructions from vendor manuals for each other major retail chain.
- Maintained T & A calendars and timelines weekly to ensure critical dates are hit and agreed upon deliveries are met.
- Managed weekly WIP meetings with all team partners such as fabric and tech design to keep on track with production approvals and oversaw quality of submits being sent.
- Approved all hang tags, labels, price tickets, carton markings/dimensions/weights, polybags, stickers, hangers, and folding/packing methods.
- Ensured compliance, audits, bulk inspections, and proper garment and fabric testing are completed fully with acceptable results.
Head of Production - Handmade crystal minaudieres and exotic leather clutches - Judith Leiber Couture, Ltd. - New York, NY
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
classic American luxury evening accessories
- Single-handedly managed the entire production process of all collections after handoff from Design.
- Worked directly with all raw material suppliers/factories in New York, China and Europe to obtain all components on time and of proper quality. Sourced identical replacement stones/trims/chains when partners could not supply.
- Managed daily our factory partners in Thailand, China, Colombia and artisans in NYC to produce quantities to detailed specifications.
- Brought on expressly to manage all moving parts of the production cycle to repair delivery schedule to major dept. stores (Neimans, Saks, Bergdorf, Harrods) and keep season deliverables on track. I not only ended late shipments, but managed to ship the entire seasons' goods early, weeks before cancel dates, repairing trust with retailers.
- Fully managed the on-time delivery schedules within tight deadlines and unique business model. Along with cyclical 4 seasonal collections, a large portion of the business had distinct, off-calendar production schedules (custom & monogram orders, off-market mini-collections, and exclusive collaborations). These all were fed seamlessly into regular production work queues, commonly with short lead times, due to my dynamic model.
- Owned and updated Stylemaster; Wrote and sent all Purchase Orders for raw materials and finished goods.
- Implemented procedure for new replenishment program for core seasonless styles; worked with Sales on forecast.
- Troubleshot and problem-solved any daily problems in the manufacturing processes.
- Carefully monitored inventory of all standard components needed on-hand, such as basic crystal colors, brass boxes, and shoulder strap chains.
- Shipped all quality reference samples and beading reference samples to factories for QC; worked with QA specialist at WH to resolve or repair any quality issues with production pieces.
- Ensured all TOPs received timely and approved or corrected in accordance with strict standards.
- Developed and updated weekly T & A calendars for all raw material suppliers and finished goods factories.
- Provided detailed instructions for production work queues and weekly shipment priorities to maintain delivery goals; collaborated with President weekly to ensure that her product needs and shifting urgencies were obliged.
Sr. Production Coordinator - Splendid & Ella Moss girls and boys sportswear - Delta Galil Industries - New York, NY
(2017-01 - 2019-12)
billion-dollar multinational branded & private label fashion
- Responsible for ordering & manufacturing childrenswear for 2 high-end brands sold at upscale retailers.
- Coordinated production run of 100+ SKUs per each of 4 seasons, full size range from layette to 14.
- Ensured quality of premium soft fabrics, embroideries and graphics which are brand trademarks.
- Adhered to vendor compliance of top national and Canadian dept. stores (Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdales, et al).
- Worked directly with Dir. Of Production & VP to keep abreast of major goals, timelines, production status, delivery and vendor scorecard.
- Adhered to Time and Action (T & A) Calendar.
- Maintained stylemaster with data entry and confirmation of colors, FOB prices, HTS codes and fabrics/materials.
- Created and maintained detailed Work in Progress (WIP) reports and met with Director weekly to review.
- Confirmed sales orders and created POs for each supplier per account and style. Reviewed and sent to factories.
- Reviewed daily submits of fabrics (lab dips/ strike offs) and trims for color, fiber quality, handfeel and printing quality before sending comments overseas. Ensured bulk approvals are done timely.
- Provided detailed instructions and images of all labels, hang tags, packing methods, and carton markings to factories. Reviewed and approved prior to bulk shipping.
- Daily email communication with Asian suppliers (China and India). Answered all style and construction questions; troubleshot all unforeseen problems that may arise with materials or deadlines. Fastidiously pushed factory contacts to submit all fabric, trim and garment samples on time and to spec. Ensured ex-port dates are upheld.
- Liaised with Design, Sales and VP to clarify, troubleshoot, & problem-solve any shortages, changes or additions.
- Requested and logged-in all PP, FIT, and TOP samples; Managed tech designers on which are priority and kept them on schedule in sending out their comments.
- Requested and received all Ad and Photo samples for Sales to provide the buyers.
- Requested and reviewed Lab test results, shipping documents for proper quantities, FOB prices, and HTS duty codes; reviewed and approved all factory/mill invoices; provided to Accounts Payable for ease of payment.
Sr. Production Coord. -Priv.label juniors sleepwear/loungewear (Marmaxx, Ross, Kohls) - Jaclyn Apparel Intimates - New York, NY
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
- Provided sole coordinator function for all brands/product lines; worked directly with VP of Manufacturing.
- Supplied overseas office with all artwork & standards; Reviewed daily submits of fabrics/trims/carton markings for approval.
- Ensured adherence to testing requirements.
- Reviewed and sent suppliers tech packs & specs; provided suppliers with all instructions to ensure vendor compliance requirements.
- Tracked & troubleshot all weekly shipping; worked with broker on customs documentation & port to WH trucking.
Production Coord.–Ralph Lauren, Tommy Bahama & Jockey licensed sleep/underwear - Carole Hochman Sleepwear (Komar) - New York, NY
(2015-01 - 2015-12)
- Worked directly with Production Director; led costing initiatives; communicated with overseas factories.
- Wrote cut tickets; maintained adherence to T&A calendar; and tracked all fit/pre-pro/TOP samples and approvals.
- Supervised QC and approved fabric; oversaw all hang tags, labels, care codes, and heat seals.
Production Assistant - RTW, Made-to-Measure & Custom Formalwear - Tom & Linda Platt Couture // Dara Lamb Custom - New York, NY
(2013-01 - 2014-12)
- Worked closely with the Production Managers, patternmakers, samplemakers, & cutters to facilitate workflow.
- Liaised with factories/oversaw QC, cleaning, ironing/steaming of garments, and ordered/approved fabric.
- Sourced notions/trims and fabrics in the Garment District, managed samples, and printed all hang tags.
- Created swatch boards and updated fabric inventory database.
- Managed in-house sewers on production of all made-to-order pieces. Prioritized workload.
- Assisted in private client fitting/consultations.
Finance/Business Analyst - New York & New Jersey
(2005-01 - 2012-12)
Seven years experience working in a corporate environment as a Finance/Business Analyst. Responsibilities including forecasting, sales, retail, inventory, P&L, margins, trade, and fiscal planning. Full business resume can be furnished upon request.
