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Benjamin Hoyt: in MISSION VIEJO, CA

Benjamin Hoyt

MISSION VIEJO | United States
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Image Fortress Group | Kreedom & CrushEyes

Fortress Group | Kreedom & CrushEyes

Product Manager | 03/2018 - 02/2019

*Managed over 300 styles and 1,200 sku’s across multiple adult and children’s categories *Negotiated pricing and placed buys for all sunglasses, snow goggles and product displays *Brought product to market in the US and Europe in a timely and profitable manner *Traveled to China to developed new frame shapes, fabrications, color and pattern techniques, treatments and factory applied processes to remain on the leading edge of the sunglass and goggle categories *Worked closely with multiple domestic and international suppliers to successfully communicate and ensure their understanding of artwork, prints, colors, frame fit and shape requirements *Identified new sourcing opportunities to drive quality, innovation and speed to market for the brands *Reviewed Proto, PP & TOP submittals for all categories from design concept to production *Organized and conducted product review meetings to build 2019 sunglass and goggle collections for Kreedom, CrushEyes and SIMA award nominated Rove collection *Effectively managed T&A calendar for all categories to meet time critical deadlines *Worked closely with Operations and Logistics Managers to ensure that all necessary content, color codes, and correct style information was available for style set up in QuickBooks *Worked with Operations team and Sales & Marketing Management teams to ensure that all information on line plan and catalogs were correct
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PTX Performance Products USA

Product Manager, Product Developer | 04/2017 - 03/2018

*Manage the approval process for all concepts, packaging and testing for all licenses *Coordinate the manufacture and distribution of development samples to sales meetings *Develop new products within/outside of our current categories to continue/expand business growth *Manage overseas product and packaging production for all licensed products *Review sales and inventory reports and provide consolidated information as needed *Analyze current product lines for gaps and areas of improvement *Conduct cost and feasibility analysis for all new product proposals *Research new technologies and products that fall into our product categories *Manage production schedules, capacity & lead time charts, and overall product delivery deadlines *In charge of all customer service related duties for all products
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Kukdong Apparel

Merchandiser Assistant, Product Developer, Production Coordinator - The North Face, JanSport, Timberland PRO | 05/2016 - 02/2017

• Analyzed tech packs to make sure all data was accurate • Managed and updated development and production charts to increase business productivity • Organized samples, lab dips and strike-offs to drastically improve approval turnaround time • Reviewed WIPs and tracked SMS, Proto, Fit, PP & TOP’s, fabric & garment testing and trims • Worked directly with brands on sample, lab dip and strike-off approvals • Processed orders for Pantone/CSI color standards and distributed to our factory and vendors • Helped to develop and source new fabrics and trims to increase sales • Prepared and processed daily shipments to customers and our vertical factory in Mexico • Setup cost sheets and worked with customers on new development to grown business • Communicated daily with our factory in Mexico to ensure all development stayed on schedule
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Hybrid Apparel

Product Coordinator – Men’s & Boys Division, Project Manager – PLM System Implementation, Executive Assistant - to the Supply Chain President | 03/2013 - 08/2015

• Managed the work/travel schedule of the company’s supply chain president • Created organizational charts for multiple departments & divisions to assist hiring needs • Analyzed order, shipment, vendor & testing data to improve business efficiency • Created SOPs for multiple departments & divisions to streamline the business process • Assisted in creating presentations aimed at acquiring new accounts and licenses • Processed and followed up on fabric and trim orders to ensure expedient delivery • Worked with overseas factories to provide garment costs to Hybrid’s Branded division • Managed multi-division PLM system implementation – Scheduled and conducted discovery, configuration, testing & training meetings
Image Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts

Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts

Hardline Supervisor, Customer Care Specialist, Sales Associate | 11/2008 - 03/2013

• Provided clients with a superior level of customer service and care • Completed weekly plan-o-grams with speed and accuracy • Stocked department in a timely fashion to maximize sales • Cut fabrics and provided clients with design ideas • Supervised co-works in a manner that improved moral • Received and processed weekly freight shipments
Image Bebe Design Studio

Bebe Design Studio

Production Coordinator – Women’s Outerwear, Sportswear & Flip Flops | 10/2006 - 01/2008

• Assisted production manager with all aspects of import production • Dealt directly with overseas vendors and worked vigorously to ensure on-time delivery • Negotiated garment costs with overseas vendors to meet/exceed target mark-up margins • Processed purchase orders for import production garments • Worked closely with designers on fabric, trim and garment approvals
Education history
Image Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Associate of Arts Degree | 2002 - 2005

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