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 Manage phases of new design/production: tech-packs, strike-offs, costing, timelines, approvals and OBS dates Manage development, sourcing, pricing and scheduling for SMU/BTO inventory for account requirements Strong analytical skills to properly manage cost structures, timelines, RFQ’s/RFP’s and new vendors Strong knowledge of manufacturing and sourcing while training and advising CFT’s for company success Manage product testing (domestic /overseas) and vendor audits to… Show more  Manage phases of new design/production: tech-packs, strike-offs, costing, timelines, approvals and OBS dates Manage development, sourcing, pricing and scheduling for SMU/BTO inventory for account requirements Strong analytical skills to properly manage cost structures, timelines, RFQ’s/RFP’s and new vendors Strong knowledge of manufacturing and sourcing while training and advising CFT’s for company success Manage product testing (domestic /overseas) and vendor audits to ensure timely/compliant shipments Manage the line-list to track designers, styles, lifecycle, placement, spec’s and account pricing/margins  Work closely with cross functional teams to create/deliver products that are on target, time and budget Manage status reports for all newly developed SKU’s utilized by PD, Marketing, Sales and Operations Competitive and account research while attending industry trade shows, account line reviews and media Show less

 Manage all packaging and product (from concept to delivery), timelines and direct import items The key contact to get things done and to make everything run efficiently and on time Regular travel to international vendors/factories to develop, design, research and QC products Strong analytical skills to properly manage cost structures, timelines and inventory issues Manage customs/shipping/trademark issues to get products to market in a timely manner Ensure timely… Show more  Manage all packaging and product (from concept to delivery), timelines and direct import items The key contact to get things done and to make everything run efficiently and on time Regular travel to international vendors/factories to develop, design, research and QC products Strong analytical skills to properly manage cost structures, timelines and inventory issues Manage customs/shipping/trademark issues to get products to market in a timely manner Ensure timely delivery of all sales/marketing collateral by closely managing all project phases Manage and improve factory communications through well documented/specific sourcing packets Show less

 Created procedures and tools to improve communications with recently acquired sister-company Provided cost sheets and perform cost analysis for Operations and the Sales department Worked closely with graphic firms, suppliers, testing facilities, photographers, lawyers and inventors  Researched and designed all packaging collateral, such as assembly manuals, parts order forms, etc. Communicated daily with the Orient to manage projects (sourcing, packaging, shipping… Show more  Created procedures and tools to improve communications with recently acquired sister-company Provided cost sheets and perform cost analysis for Operations and the Sales department Worked closely with graphic firms, suppliers, testing facilities, photographers, lawyers and inventors  Researched and designed all packaging collateral, such as assembly manuals, parts order forms, etc. Communicated daily with the Orient to manage projects (sourcing, packaging, shipping schedules) Frequently attended sister-company to improve operations and accounts to improve relations/sales Show less

 Managed the entire catalog and web-site product information to maximize sales and improve presence Provided cost sheets and perform cost/inventory analysis for Operations and the Sales department Researched and designed all packaging collateral, such as assembly manuals, parts order forms, etc. Communicated daily with the Orient to manage projects (sourcing, packaging, shipping schedules) Vendor trips to review costs, production, design/graphics and search for new… Show more  Managed the entire catalog and web-site product information to maximize sales and improve presence Provided cost sheets and perform cost/inventory analysis for Operations and the Sales department Researched and designed all packaging collateral, such as assembly manuals, parts order forms, etc. Communicated daily with the Orient to manage projects (sourcing, packaging, shipping schedules) Vendor trips to review costs, production, design/graphics and search for new sources/products Attended Key account sales calls with internal and external sales Teams Show less