• Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.• Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.• Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

• Managed sourcing and product development for 3rd party licensing products.• Collaborated in the ideation and execution of new products and product extensions, with a focus on apparel, accessories and seasonal items.• Worked closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Sourcing, Compliance, Marketing, and Design to create and launch private brand products that align with the company's value proposition.• Managed regular communication with overseas teams to ensure… Show more • Managed sourcing and product development for 3rd party licensing products.• Collaborated in the ideation and execution of new products and product extensions, with a focus on apparel, accessories and seasonal items.• Worked closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Sourcing, Compliance, Marketing, and Design to create and launch private brand products that align with the company's value proposition.• Managed regular communication with overseas teams to ensure product specifications and timelines were met.• Identified growth opportunities through market trend analysis, supplier evaluation, and competitive research.• Oversaw the execution of the development calendar, ensuring timely delivery of products and adherence to quality standards.• Conducted margin and sales analysis on programs to optimize profitability.• Generated Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reports, Ship-On-Time report andcompliance reports, reviewing them with cross functional teams and externalpartners to resolve any issues.• Train and On-board new vendors to be fully integrated into multiple systemplatforms, Contracts and SOP. Show less

• Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.• Managed full life cycle of licensed product category and private label for major retailers, including Costco Wholesale, Kohl's and Target.• Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.• Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction… Show more • Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.• Managed full life cycle of licensed product category and private label for major retailers, including Costco Wholesale, Kohl's and Target.• Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.• Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction measures. Show less

• Developed production and inventory reports for management and sales managers weekly.• Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to inventory to increase profits.• Created and maintained schedules and provided support for suppliers oversea.• Updated and created cross-functional decks and presentations.• Forecasted marketing trends based on previous data to adjust campaigns and maximize sales.