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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Long Island City, Ny, Us

Long Island City, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Managed T&A calendar, overseeing the product life cycle from initial concept and prototyping to fittings, approvals, and bulk production.Traveled to both international and domestic factories and suppliers to negotiate costs, lead times, production capacity, and foster strong business relationships.Developed and implemented strategic seasonal allocation plans, taking into account country of origin requirement, pricing, lead times, and vendor capabilities.Spearheaded the creation and launch of the Supply Chain Vendor Manual, which addressed key areas such as vendor code of conduct, payment terms, customer-specific guidelines, and product safety regulations.Orchestrated the design and launch of a DTC Customized Monogram program, enhancing customer personalization options.

New York, Ny, Us

Conducted international travel to overseas vendors to manage production orders, oversee fittings, evaluate costing, and ensure production specifications were met.Worked closely with the Merchandising and Design teams to ensure product design changes and standards were seamlessly carried through from the development stages to production, ensuring consistency and quality.Negotiated directly with suppliers and manufacturers to guarantee that product quality and value aligned with company standards.Created detailed vendor performance reports assessing product execution, timely deliveries, and quality control metrics.

New York, Ny, Us

Maintained comprehensive product style and costing sheets to track margins from prototype development through final line closing.Coordinated daily with both domestic and overseas vendors on production orders, pricing, and brand requirements to ensure smooth operations.Collaborated cross-functionally with Sales and Ecom teams to ensure on-time product deliveries and meet project deadlines.

New York, Us

Developed and implemented strategic negotiation processes to drive cost reductions while maintaining strong relationships with overseas vendors.Conducted thorough analysis of cost breakdowns and identified cost engineering opportunities to optimize gross margin percentages and dollar value.Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure markup targets were met, while upholding product quality and standards.

Contributed to the end-to-end creation of jewelry, from initial concept development through to final product completion.Established and maintained detailed costing metrics for all SKUs to ensure financial accuracy and consistency.Coordinated daily with both domestic and international factories to monitor and ensure that design, quality and cost standards were consistently met.

New York, Us

Contributed to the redesign of Showrooms for Spring and Fall markets.Provided aid to the production and design teams by reviewing, cutting, and dispersing fabric to various manufacturers.Assisted sales representatives in various meetings, appointments, and store visits. Supported the organization of day-to-day business responsibilities and upkeep.

New York, New York, Us

Productively applied product knowledge and retailing skills to assist in daily merchandising and floor sets.Aid at the cash wrap while helping clients with their purchases.