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Managing development and execution of all aspects of new product development. Coordinating outside design resources. Facilitating feedback on design iterations. Preparing prototype samples internally as well as managing outside RP resources. Preparing and communicating project timelines. Communicating through multiple modes with Asian factories to maintain flow of information necessary to meet deadlines. Traveling to Asia to shorten timelines through partnership-building and actively… Show more Managing development and execution of all aspects of new product development. Coordinating outside design resources. Facilitating feedback on design iterations. Preparing prototype samples internally as well as managing outside RP resources. Preparing and communicating project timelines. Communicating through multiple modes with Asian factories to maintain flow of information necessary to meet deadlines. Traveling to Asia to shorten timelines through partnership-building and actively affecting the product process. Owning the S&OP Process. Preparing Demand Planning documents for Sales and Management input. Driving process calendar to ensure accurate and timely product buys. Aggregating Demand forecasts in order to determine supply needs. Proposing buy quantities to meet demand needs and customer service targets. Anything else that's required. Show less

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Sr. development manager 2004 - 2006, 2008 - 2009Managed advanced, in-line, SMU and promotional inflatable development for basketball and football. Worked across functional lines to develop, commercialize and deliver high-performing product. Guided Marketing Manager through product line planning. Developed and maintained product-specific process calendars. Worked with Design function on product and graphic designs. Spearheaded material research to meet cost and aesthetic needs.… Show more Sr. development manager 2004 - 2006, 2008 - 2009Managed advanced, in-line, SMU and promotional inflatable development for basketball and football. Worked across functional lines to develop, commercialize and deliver high-performing product. Guided Marketing Manager through product line planning. Developed and maintained product-specific process calendars. Worked with Design function on product and graphic designs. Spearheaded material research to meet cost and aesthetic needs. Developed costing build-up spreadsheets. Aided production function in targeting and analyzing sourcing options. Prepared and delivered Tech package presentations for Asian colleagues and factories. Managed prototype and sampling process through daily communication. Refined ability to manage multiple tasks. Championed national product testing effort including site/participant designation through to result analysis. Director of development 2006 - 2008Directed product process improvements within Development group including project weighting, timeline management, project tracking and metrics, and sample ordering. Drove costing and MPS projects to increase efficiency in product costing and material development. Managed staff of 7 through use of One Minute Goals and consistent communication. Enabled and guided developers in understanding and considering breadth of functional interactions from Contract Manufacturing to Sales planning. Acted as sounding board for decision making within product creation. Ensured complete integration of development within the product creation process. Show less

Participated in corporate expense and sales budgeting process. Developed marketing plans for protective and baseball categories. Coordinated development of new products, packaging, advertising and sports marketing direction. Gained experience in formation of sales programs and pricing strategies. Directed forecasting for optimizing inventory turns. Actively participated in development of new distribution channel direction. Guided cosmetic and functional design of varied category products.… Show more Participated in corporate expense and sales budgeting process. Developed marketing plans for protective and baseball categories. Coordinated development of new products, packaging, advertising and sports marketing direction. Gained experience in formation of sales programs and pricing strategies. Directed forecasting for optimizing inventory turns. Actively participated in development of new distribution channel direction. Guided cosmetic and functional design of varied category products. Communicated with outside sales rep organizations to gain product feedback. Managed new material and product development. Introduced new sources for important category developments. Learned intricacies of varied product functions and manufacturing techniques. Planned and administered monthly development budgets. Participated in Industry meetings. Developed and managed vendor relationships. Traveled to domestic and Asian factories for sample development, production QC, relationship-building and price negotiations. Involved in production planning, raw material sourcing and quality control for new US Baseball Glove factory. Developed costing modules for multiple product categories Participated in corporate expense and sales budgeting process. Developed marketing plans for protective and baseball categories. Coordinated development of new products, packaging, advertising and sports marketing direction. Gained experience in formation of sales programs and pricing strategies. Directed forecasting for optimizing inventory turns. Show less