Hrache Novruzyan: Product Development & Sourcing Manager in Brea, CA

- Manage all aspects of design through production processes, maintaining company timelines by working directly with sales and vendors. - Lead the development, technical and design teams to develop quality product at low costs with high margins. - Strategize with the Design and Sales teams to create a seasonal line plan for all of our brands and categories. - Communicate daily with vendors, addressing all issues same day. - Travel overseas to meet with vendors and factories up to four times a year. - Launch new brands and establish brand identity and quality product. - Manage production to minimize inventory risk - Obtain and review proto/ salesman samples and provide constructive feedback for factories. - Create tech packs and spec standards for each style for all categories. - Cost all new inline and SMU product to maintain a 60%-70% margin per style. - Administer fit sessions with development and tech teams. - Manage both overseas and domestic QC teams for thorough inspection for