Supply Chain Management- Actively direct multiple product development and production teams from concept to customer. Establish top side goals and manage to results. Drive effective communication between cross functional teams. Provide strong and decisive leadership to functional teams through clear goals and direction.Process / Procedure- Construct and manage specific product development timelines. Devise tactical plans to achieve strategic goals including use of evolving technology. Set clear standards for roles / responsibilities and evolve to meet the changing needs of the business.Sourcing / Costing- Establish sourcing / factory base to meet the current and future needs of the enterprise. Negotiate all terms, timelines, development, and production. Manage costing from initial through final. Devise margin improvement strategies, including analysis of raw material selection, product make, factory allocation, production timing, landing factors, and retail price point integrity. Well established professional and personal relationships with a wide network of tanneries and factories throughout Italy and Asia.Specialties: Strong knowledge of patternmaking and the technical construction of leather goods. Practical experience in factory management. Evaluation of factory technical capacity, skill level, production capability, and suitability for specific products. Knowledge of raw materials, especially leather, and suitability for specific use. In depth knowledge of costing, including labor, cutting yields, and factory volume pricing.
Listed skills include Cross Functional Team Leadership, Merchandising, Fashion, Luxury Goods, and 12 others.
