Eric Da Costa Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Canada Area

In charge of production /sourcing of major celebrity brands and Private Label.Instrumental in the development of signature fabrics and washes.Organized production layout in order to get maximum output.Work with spinners, knitters to ensure proper yarn is used in the production of FabricsWork very closely with artisanal hand printers to ensure perfect results.Instrumental in the setup and managing overseas quality control office and staff.Work with Logistics/Design/Sales… Show more In charge of production /sourcing of major celebrity brands and Private Label.Instrumental in the development of signature fabrics and washes.Organized production layout in order to get maximum output.Work with spinners, knitters to ensure proper yarn is used in the production of FabricsWork very closely with artisanal hand printers to ensure perfect results.Instrumental in the setup and managing overseas quality control office and staff.Work with Logistics/Design/Sales departments to ensure on time execution and eliminated/formulated solutions for any issues that prevented on time delivery. Show less

Sourced Eco-friendly products for Cruise ships and hotels, which included bath robes and towels Negotiate and confirmed F.O.B. pricing in a timely manner that met or exceeded Company’s gross margin and profit goals.Managed Logistics of products being shipped from overseas. Ensured on time delivery and formulated solutions for any issues. Worked closely with sales reps to ensure customers were satisfied with regards to quality and product.Managed graphic art department to ensure… Show more Sourced Eco-friendly products for Cruise ships and hotels, which included bath robes and towels Negotiate and confirmed F.O.B. pricing in a timely manner that met or exceeded Company’s gross margin and profit goals.Managed Logistics of products being shipped from overseas. Ensured on time delivery and formulated solutions for any issues. Worked closely with sales reps to ensure customers were satisfied with regards to quality and product.Managed graphic art department to ensure current trends were being followed.Communicated weekly costing status to management to develop solutions to improve the pricing margins. Managed stock inventory and formulated solutions to liquidate off-season inventory. Show less

Negotiated and confirmed F.O.B. pricing in a timely manner that met or exceeded Company’s gross margin and profit goals Worked with logistics/production departments to ensure on time execution and eliminated/formulated solutions for any issues that prevented on time delivery.Worked with factories to ensure that “ Work in Progress “ reports were updated and accurate. Followed up on production with factories on a daily bases. Set up and recruitment of Quality Control Office in China… Show more Negotiated and confirmed F.O.B. pricing in a timely manner that met or exceeded Company’s gross margin and profit goals Worked with logistics/production departments to ensure on time execution and eliminated/formulated solutions for any issues that prevented on time delivery.Worked with factories to ensure that “ Work in Progress “ reports were updated and accurate. Followed up on production with factories on a daily bases. Set up and recruitment of Quality Control Office in China and India.Sourced and Managed production on brands such as Osiris, Kodiak, Mission Bay, Too Shy.Strategizing market trends with regards to growing costs and offering maximum value. Managed domestic printing [Canada and USA] on imported garments to be shipped to major US retailers. Worked with suppliers in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Korea, Central / South America and Mexico.Communicated weekly costing status to Management and to developing solutions to improve the pricing margins. Show less

Worked my way up from designer to quality control and ended up being import buyer/production manager for the whole Company (Canada and the USA) except for Quebec retailers.Worked on production on brands such as Bugle Boy, Starter, Shaq, and PNB Nation.Communicated weekly costing status to Management and to developing solutions to improve the pricing margins. Incorporated a supplier claim system to help reduce customer returns.Traveled 6-8 times a year to the Orient to book and… Show more Worked my way up from designer to quality control and ended up being import buyer/production manager for the whole Company (Canada and the USA) except for Quebec retailers.Worked on production on brands such as Bugle Boy, Starter, Shaq, and PNB Nation.Communicated weekly costing status to Management and to developing solutions to improve the pricing margins. Incorporated a supplier claim system to help reduce customer returns.Traveled 6-8 times a year to the Orient to book and negotiate prices to ensure profit margins.Worked with logistics/production departments to ensure on time execution and eliminated/formulated solutions for any issues that prevented on time delivery.Worked closely with sales, merchandisers/stylists to style garments to accommodate retailers price.Negotiated and confirmed F.O.B. pricing in a timely manner that met or exceeded Company’s gross margin and profit goals Sourced and managed production in Mexico, Nicaragua, Kenya, UAE, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Taiwan, China, Macau, Korea and Mongolia Sourced new factories, gauge what they can and cannot do based on machinery they have and their experience Worked closely with design, raw materials and merchandising to anticipate future garment technologies and trends. Show less

Dec, Fashion/Apparel Design

Foundation Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design

Commerce, International Business/Trade/Commerce