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 Enter execution timeline projects into AtTask for Champion. Follow up on late tasks and develop plan to ensure on time delivery of goods Develop timelines for the various products for Champion Activewear Facilitate weekly meetings to follow up on the status of the various Champion styles. Facilitate meetings with all departments involved to ensure on time delivery of product that is requested outside the in-line product line. Compile reports for management to show adherence of timelines. Train users on the AtTask system and help them clearly communicate the status of their tasks

 Collaborate with merchandising and design (Winston-Salem/New York/L.A./Florida offices) about sample requirements.  Communicate with attribution plants regarding timelines, issues, availability of garments/fabric.  Manage ad hoc sampling from misc. departments  Maintain record and timeline of all graphics in the sampling process to ensure on time delivery to the Design departments Decide which attribution facility will handle the different graphic programs.  Travel to domestic and off-shore plants to execute on-press art approval.  Utilizing Adobe Illustrator to review art designs and make process improvement changes. Review Art production sheets and determine if techniques and inks can be used for the respective graphic.  Coordinate and decide correct placement of graphic. Evaluate and recommend changes to replicate desired look in the mass production environment. Maintain sample/strike-off library of executed graphics to quickly pull references for clarifications and/or issues. Assist with capacity planning by accurately determining the complexity of the individual print. Utilize knowledge of manufacturing development processes of fabric and garment construction and provide technical recommendations – to reduce cost and material utilization of new product. Develop enhancements in the AIM system.  Troubleshoot any AIM issues.  Identify issues and guide the applicable departments through their business process using the AIM system.  Train individuals or groups on the use of AIM

 Worked closely with the Off-shore contractors and oversee the flow of product and supplies Provide the contractors with any changes of the production specification Combine and distribute production and quality data Assist the Contract Manager with their daily interactions with the contractors Gather data for cost savings projects and present them in spreadsheets Attend weekly operations meetings, and report on contractor performance Work in conjunction with Merchandise/Marketing and Sales to ensure on time delivery of product