Ryan Swift Email & Phone Number

Charleston, Sc, Us

-Works directly with C-suit and leadership to develop and execute overall business strategies around PD, production and 3PL operations in alignment with company objectives.-Creates and manages the Go to Market Calendar and leads the Weekly Business Review meetings to ensure we are remaining on calendar across multiple seasons (2-3) Simultaneously. -Supervises product life cycle from design hand off to until final product delivery to our Omni Channel customers.-Working with department leads to build and manage their budgets. -Presents at Board Meetings progress of my department. -Maintains Master Data and total inventory levels with the seasonal development of 600-800 styles, production of 3k-4k SKUs per season on a two season per year calendar and managing 6k-8k SKUs at our 3PL.-Ensure the 3PL follows all customer Routing & Shipping Guides. Customers are retailers like DSG, Bass Pro, Academy, Ross & TJX; Indy retailers, West Marine, Ron John and tackle shop.-Leads and mentors team by providing guidance and support to drive team performance by Weekly & Monthly TB feedback form for my direct reports and their teams.-Oversee relationships with vendors and 3PL and review KPIs at Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews.-Ensure compliance with quality & performance standards, safety regulations and ethical sourcing by created and implemented Marolina’s testing manual with use of factory testing, BV and SGS testing to verify results with 3rd party testing.-Set up 3PL services for new store openings and weekly orders. Expanded from 0-19 retail store locations.-Performed a 3PL RFP, RFP Analysis and successfully moved Marolina’s 3PL. Reduced our 3PL operation expenses by 22% and a 40% reduction in shipping costs. Reduced order process time, better order quality and reduced the shipping days to customers.-Implemented PLM system for Design, PD and Production.-Restructured the PD team to support full development of fabric, trims, silhouette and fit.

Dallas, Texas, Us

- Lead Production Team to ensure M+M’s supply chain have the manufacturing capabilities necessary to meet production requirements, company goals and to sustain high growth.- Supported Product Development team in the development of a final assortment that is executable in production.- Negotiated costs and sourced fabrics & trims to reduce lead times without compromising quality.- Directed, coached and mentored the Production and Product Development managers.- Implemented and managed QC practices to ensure uninterrupted fabric and finished goods flow.- Created and implemented SOPs and processes which include the development of Fast Track products and chase capabilities. - Lead M+M’s sustainability strategy and partnering with the Design team to create responsible products.• Moved manufacturing from USA to overseas vendors (Indonesia, India, Vietnam, and China) in 6 months to sustain M+M's accelerated high growth.• Reduced production lead times by 37% and Reduced product COGS by 38%.• Performed overseas factory visits 2-3 times a year.

Dallas, Texas, Us

- Managed and evaluated methods of all third-party manufacturers which increased quality and optimized production at the factory level and across the supply chain.- Managed relationship with third-party logistics provider, executed and optimized all freight movements.- Developed, updated and enhanced processes and tools to support product planning and financial forecasting.- Contributed to M+M’s values and culture and ensured a fun and positive work environment.• Diversified M+M’s supply chain and found the best in class manufacturing partners who specialized in product categories which improved quality and reduced cost.

Philadelpia, Pa, Us

- Reviewed sourcing strategy with regards to performance and developed new sources as needed in accordance to global market trends. - Proactively assessed risks and opportunities. Made changes as needed to the supply base to reduce cost, minimized risk, protected continuity of suppliers and explored emerging opportunities that benefited the brand.- Created and implemented SOPs and processes. • Produced a fast track style (Beachy Pant) in 26 days. • Reduced overall production lead time by 30 days from 120 to 90 days.

Philadelpia, Pa, Us

- Collaborated with cross functional partners to adhere to the product pipeline calendar.- Managed vendors and agents and ensured all production time and action dates were met.o Managed an average of 60 styles across 5 categories with a total value of $35 million; based on a 6-season calendar.o Factories in China, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Mexico and USA.- Teamed up with Buying and Design teams to increase own brand penetration.• Own brand penetration increased by 20%.

Los Angeles, California, Us

- Created and managed the 7FAM (denim) and Splendid & Ella Moss (knit) budget for internal Sewing, Finishing and Repairs departments.- Allocated workflow and maintained WIP for Internal Manufacturing.- Researched and executed production cost savings initiatives and collaborated with the engineering department to produce efficiencies. - Managed employee development for direct reports and factory operators.• Reached goal of $500,000 in savings for internal Sew & Finishing Departments. • Reduced internal sewing defect from 35% to 0.5%.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Plant Manager of the Sewing and Finishing Factories.-- Developed and managed the budget for the Internal Sewing and Finishing Departments.- Allocated workflow and maintained WIP for Internal Sewing and Finishing Departments.• Grew Internal Manufacturing from a 50 to 200 operator operation.• Traveled to VF Mexico factories for Plant Manager & Engineering training and preformed benchmark innovations.

Los Angeles, California, Us

- Allocated POs and managed domestic production vendors and contractors. - Maintained production WIP for Cutting, Embroidery, Screen Printing, Sewing, and Laundry.- Approved TOPs and strike offs.- Analyzed and redesigned production flow.• Worked with the Engineering Team to internalize production and created the Manufacturing Department (Cut, Embroidery, Sew, and Finishing).• VF Excellence Award – Saved $1.1 million in fabric utilization • Reduced average production lead time by 1 weeks from 8 weeks to 7 weeks.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Worked closely with the design team, vendors, and contractors to produce SMS samples.• Check the quality of the samples; sewing, colors of dye, screens, embroideries, etc. Convened weekly WIP meeting with design and merchandise teams.• Packed and shipped samples to the showrooms and salesmen. Ordered threads, trims, and supplies for contractors and in-house sample-room.Produced test samples with new vendors and contractors.