name city state namegmailcom 5555555555 linkedincominyourprofile proven manager apparel accessories fitness garment manufacturing procurement product developme sustainability selfdirected driven clothing accessories professional comprehensive accomplishments leading product management development softline sourcing production planning shipping crossfunctional teams achieve goals innovative thinker strong fashion food beverage ecommerce retail store operation acumen demonstrated success developing executing plans complex fastpaced organizations recognized implementing impactful strategies analyzing details understand competition emerging trends supply chain relationships highly organized creative problemsolver excels guiding teams challenging projects expertise includes managing manufacturing contracts budgets products advising clevel executives apparel clothing accessories fastfashion garment manufacturing product development management merchandising category management private label branding consumer products softlines hardlines retail store operations transportation logistics supply chain inventory procurement asia china outsourcing pricing budget cost data trend analysis sustainability technology collaboration people vendor management spanish language gmpc new york ny 2016present designs manufactures apparel accessories top brands sports urban fashion outdoor lifestyle industries manager product developmentmanagement fashion accessories oversee highestgrossing account accessory division private label hats gloves scarves fitness backpacks client target stores two staff manage product development samples collaborating design source materials analyze cost forecast demand achieve profit growth cost reduction negotiating favorable terms manufacturers china india indonesia meet product delivery deadlines managing production planning logistics supply chain tracking import regulations ensure factories asia follow compliance standards quality sustainability labor laws safety via onsite inspections obtain client approval impactful written verbal presentation communications travel china meet factories negotiate terms costs awarded employee year product developer year david young new york ny designs manufactures apparel accessories major retailers macys nordstrom production manager fashion accessories supervised manufacturing private label hats gloves scarves outerwear hair accessories amazon nordstrom kohls target stores two staff supplied products clients ontime managing production plans logistics supply chain tracking import compliance managed product development material procurement manufacturing labels packaging inventory vendor scorecards guaranteed initial markup quality goals met negotiating contracts manufacturers china korea ensured factories asia follow quality sustainability labor laws safety compliance standards via onsite inspections capelli new york new york ny 20112014 designs manufactures markets private label apparel accessories jewelry hosiery footwear rainwear sleepwear assistant manager fashion accessories production neas designed new com supported manufacturing private label hats gloves scarves hair cessories outerwear walmart kohls nordstrom bloomingdales costco jc penney target stores ensured ontime product development collaborating design source materials analyze cost forecast demand checked initial markup due dates quality goals met negotiating costs communicating manufacturers whole foods market west orange nj grocery retailer highquality natural organic products 17b revenue 500 stores 90000 employees manager coffee procurementbuyer 20092011 supervised store coffee category optimal assortment shelf set plan merchandising price marketing managed vendors availability distribution delivery price maintained purchase records processed invoices validated product sourced certified organic met standards sustainability quality factors exceeded profit margin revenue targets launched new products delegated tasks team members charlotte russe paramus 20042008 provides valuepriced apparel youngminded fashionistas express personal style 500 stores manager visual merchandiser maximized sales merchandising garments mannequin windows store displays leveraging fashion trends verified apparel accessories displayed hightraffic areas according planograms managed customer purchases returns exchanges inventory fitting rooms cash balancing store key holder education ba bachelor arts fashion marketing management berkeley college new york city 2009