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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Managed PO entry and revisions across Home, Tech, and Textiles classesWorked closely with cross functional partners to ensure timely delivery of merchandiseManaged creation and maintenance of SKU’sAssist with negotiating appropriate deliveries for seasonal buys with market vendorsAssisted in all adjustments and corrections to invoices with Accounts payable teamsCollaborated with Vendor Relations frequently in onboarding new vendors and manage compliance

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Tracked all phases of Product Development for design, artist collaborations and buyer developments for Glassware & GadgetsEnsured all developments met calendar requirements and deadlines to secure on time deliveryMaintain WIP reports ensuring programs, sku counts, and sample send dates were most up to dateManage sample inventory from initial & amendmendment development to TOP samplesReviewed samples accordingly for accuracy and advised to overseers of any sample issuesAssisted in all costing related needs to reach IMU goals

New York, New York, Us

Executed product plans set by manager for each brand, product category and seasonImplemented design integrity and ensuring intent/concept is met throughout the entire development processEvaluated initial tech packs ensuring all details are executable by factoriesPartnered with overseas and domestic factories for the approval of trims, fabrics, proto-samples, labdips, strike-offs and preproduction samples.Oversaw weekly fit sessions to ensure all construction/design changes were communicated to tech, vendors, and productionmanagement.Developed comment log (PLM, buy roll) libraries used for vendor communication; update fabric library and standards as needed.

Hong Kong, Hk

Developed seasonal product strategies in collaboration with Design and Merchandising teams.Implemented trend identification, color management/approval, concept and strategy, as well as track costing and retail pricingframework to maximize consumer valueNegotiated the best accurate pre-market costing with Design, Merchandising and Sales partnersSupervised timing and deadlines on Product Development execution for optimum operational efficiencyExecuted communication and follow up with internal and external constituents including customers, suppliers, vendors and licensorsFrequently managed and updated styles in Product Lifestyle Management (PLM) systemRoutinely attended meetings, fittings, pre-costing and post review sessions, and board reviews for communication purposes withexternal partners In event of changes In productionManaged and negotiated costing alternatives for presentation to Design and Merchandising

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Communicated efficiently with internal and external partners to resolve production and product development issues efficientlyManaged negotiation of deliveries for product to meet within the assigned delivery monthMaintained Purchase Order information regarding submission, FOB price updates, ship windows, approvals and reason codes for anytraffic, production, merchant or factory caused delaysCreated documents in tracking work in progress styles, purchase order due dates, costing, fit/color/trim approvals, and deliveryupdatesWorked with buying, tech, design and product development team in daily communication on status of production, approvals, andManaged all sample packages (TOP, CRS, Lab dips/strike offs, Ref fit, etc)Time and Action Management for high volume category Retail and Wholesale

West Chester, Pennsylvania, Us

Assisted Sourcing Specialist in managing production for brands Denim & CO, Peace Love World, Isaac Mizarahi, AnybodyPartnered with CAD and Tech Design and Development to ensure development process for new productWorked with QA and supply chain to ensure flow of merchandise and approvals of samples are completedCommunicated daily with fellow offices overseas and direct suppliers to ensure orders are met in timely fashionFocused on aligning the global sourcing organization to meet the QVC customer needsDocumented reviews of past merchandise to determine replenishment of productAssisted in product and retail pricing negotiation with external partners for orders

Bloomsburg, Pa, Us

Master’S Degree, Global Fashion Interprise

Master'S Degree, China Short Course Study Abroad

Fine And Studio Arts