Manage team of technical designers and Purchasing Department, which includes purchase orders, inventory management, out of stock maintenance, production flow-on time shipments, container transit, and customs requirements. Oversee regulatory testing plan for U.S. and Canadian markets, and research testing needs for move into European market. Visit vendors and production facilities worldwide. Cultivated collaboration among Product Development, Creative, Merchandising/Marketing, Sales, and Warehouse Departments.* Improved delivery rate dramatically to current 90% on-time delivery rate by creating reliable process and facilitating new collections/categories to support business growth.* Reduced product cost 30 to 35% and improved product quality by diversifying vendor matrix, which involved identifying vendors with desired specialties and establishing quality standards.* Executed on-time customer-specific in-store programs that were established by Sales Department.

Created product development calendar from purchase order placement date to exit factory date. Developed and implemented fabric consumption worksheet, product approval worksheets, product labeling system, product and/or component checklists, product sourcing worksheets, testing tracking system, raw material tracking system, and vendor database with product-specific vendor capabilities, and complete tech pack system for master cartons.* Improved product receipts and in-stock averages by reducing development timeline from several months to less than 133 days. * Decreased FOB cost 30% across all products by expanding vendors and negotiating favorable pricing.* Increased sales through Canadian channel as part of strategy to capture international sales. * Conducted extensive research and led efforts to ensure product compliance in Canadian market.* Contributed to company’s first product design patent.

Formed Product Development Department. Implemented comprehensive product tech pack system and bill of material database within accounting software system. Devised comprehensive sourcing strategy. Managed team of technical designers. Managed all stages of product lifecycle, including management of product quality levels through all stages. Developed vendor matrix and uncovered new vendor opportunities. * Improved FOBs via price negotiations, vendor terms, and leveraged raw materials.* Visited production facilities to review production lines. * Developed and implemented product test plan, enabling traceability within testing tracking system while maintaining product GCCs.

*Strong knowledge of fabrics, product construction, technical drawings.*Developed and executed Hard/Home Web PDM database.*Created and managed Seasonal Line Assortments. Developed Tech packs for Home Textiles and Tabletop which included illustrations, flat sketches with detailed measurements, fabric direction, construction details, sewing instructions, and product applications.*Developed Technical Designer Home Textiles Training Manual; Vendor Partnership Manual and Floor Ready Manual (Home Textile portion).*Trained Hard/Home Technical Designer in job specific tasks which included but not limited to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Web PDM, Weekly financial sales reports, daily work tasks.*Adhered to corporate development calendar with timely product execution attained through interfacing with cross-functional teams and global partners; collaborated with team of Product Sourcing Specialist and Creative Designers.Attained Graphic design knowledge; designed packaging for Private Brand products, from conception to production of all packaging projects in both Home and Hardlines.

Managed garment construction, measuring, and fitting for boys’ tops. Developed PDM specification packages, including illustrations, flat sketches with measurements, fabrics, construction details, sewing instructions, trims sheet, and special applications. Analyzed fit, quality, and garment samples. Ensured developed product consistent with established sizes and standards.▪ Developed patterns that included grading within specified size range. Established grade rules grading ratio of pieced garments.▪ Consistently completed project on time and in alignment with corporate calendar.

Developed and maintained department raw materials and standard parts reference library. Maintained vendor relationships. Assisted with factory social compliance requirements. Distributed sourcing materials to offshore manufacturing facilities. Conducted field audits across U.S., Europe, and Asia. Supported manufacturing locations to facilitate accurate production of finished goods. Implemented product change notices.▪ Reduced raw material costs 3% through negotiations with nominated suppliers.▪ Ensured timeline product completion by interacting with cross-functional teams and global partners.

Developed first patterns, prototypes, final patterns, and samples. Created specifications, illustrations, flat sketches, measurements, fabric requirements, construction details, sewing instructions, and trims sheets.