Catherine Colitre: --Product Development Manager in Anaheim, California

-Source and manage materials and products both domestically and internationally and negotiate supplier agreements on specifications, costs, delivery schedules, and freight arrangements while ensuring adherence to quality standards and overseeing lab testing. -Monitor and manage key deliverables, including purchasing deadlines and shipping schedules. Maintain detailed financial records, including pricing files, cost sheets, and margin spreadsheets, to support accurate budgeting and financial planning. -Direct the sample development process from concept to production. Manage art file submissions and secure licensor approvals. Placed and track initial orders for new materials and custom products, coordinating with vendors and freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery.

·Leveraged data analytics to drive operational improvements, optimizing processes and procedures for enhanced efficiency. ·Skillfully oversaw comprehensive projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and closely monitoring project progress. ·Nurtured productive relationships with suppliers, adeptly negotiating contracts for equipment and materials. ·Demonstrated strong budget management skills, effectively controlling costs and optimizing operational efficiency. ·Successfully managed equipment and parts inventory, ensuring seamless supply for all project requirements.

·Developed and executed multi-product strategies, contributing to the achievement of short and long-term brand goals. ·Successfully prioritized and managed continuous improvement projects, encompassing new product development and quality enhancements across diverse product lines. ·Engaged in customer-based forums, extracting valuable insights to drive product enhancements and support company-wide best practice initiatives. ·Fostered effective communication with international vendors, negotiating costs and evaluating capabilities based on design specifications, ensuring optimal product quality and cost-efficiency. ·Conducted comprehensive analysis of product performance, competition, and market trends, laying the foundation for informed decision-making in future development efforts.

·Oversaw end-to-end product development for core brands, encompassing trend and market analysis, ideation, prototype evaluation, production oversight, and distribution coordination. ·Orchestrated the lifecycle of core brand products, from initial trend and market analysis to concept curation, prototype assessment, production management, and final distribution. ·Led private label initiatives in collaboration with external partners, steering projects from brand strategy formulation to holistic product development. This innovative business strategy contributed significantly, representing 40% of the company's overall revenue. ·Leveraged comprehensive sales reports to analyze data, allowing for precise forecasting of replenishment schedules driven by profitability insights, trends, and customer analytics. This strategic approach streamlined inventory management and boosted overall operational efficiency.