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I've worked in clothing and  accessories production  management and  development. Seasonal range  development/ specification &  grading / sales samples /  production co-ordination / QC  spec measuring of garments  and development of art work  using Adobe Photoshop &  Illustrator.

Production Planning & Inventory Control for Rip Curl Canada.
• Place Rip Curl Canada seasonal production orders for inline & special orders as per buy plans via M3 & ERP.
• Coordinate & confirm p.o. hand overdates ensuring sales customer inhouse delivery & start ship dates are met.
• Analysis of material planning reports via M3 system.
• Alignment of sales & production by revising p.o. size scales & transfer of stock from USA p.o. to Canada p.o.
at factory level through liasion with overseas factory and updating Belharra system.
• Constant review of current season inventory vs sales requirements running reports to identify stock shortages.
• Coordination of stock transfers from USA warehouse to Canada 3PL warehouse to cover stock shortages.
• Inventory level control providing weekly aged inventory reports to PM’s & coordinating logistics to move stock back to USA from Canada 3PL for USA outlets.
• SKU creation & data upload (pricing / upc barcode) to Canada 3PL.
• Run Open p.o. reports and supply Canada 3PL with incoming shipment schedules.
• Liaise with Canada 3PL customer service to ensure smooth receipt of all shipments into receiving system and transmission of receipts to Rip Curl M3 system.
• Address & resolve all production related issues.

Production Planner / Inventory Control

PRODUCT DEVELOPER, KC PRINT DESIGN - TEXTILES, MAR 2013 - JAN 2015
Freelance product development & design work for Eastern Prime Apparel Company Shanghai, China.
• Created Storyboards based on customer styling requirements and market trends.
• Managed the materials creation process from concept through to production.
• Researched market trends.
• Served as a technical advisor on materials to designers.
• Approved lab dips and fabric swatches.
• Re-touched and enhanced product photos.
• Liaised with overseas factories.
• Placed reorders.
• Coordinated final delivery of product.

Product Developer

PRODUCT MANAGER, PUMPKIN PATCH - KIDS CLOTHING, FEB 2008 - MAR 2013
Managed the designing, merchandising, sourcing & production operations of the Babyboys / Toddlers & Big boys product lines.
• Managed the baby boys’ and boyswear categories from concept through to delivery of production.
• Researched trends, styling, colors, fabrications, and silhouettes styling reflecting new market trends.
• Translated trend research into new styles, graphics, and trims.
• Created seasonal storyboards & line plans for each delivery.
• Negotiate with factory to achieve costs that meet company target GP% goals.
• Created detailed tech packs for each style & make revisions where relevant to achieve costs / quality / delivery.
• Coordinated 1st fit proto samples with factory against the company’s specs and the designs styling requirements.
• Made fitting & styling comments, revisited pricing if required and placed sales sample and production orders.
• Organize and maintain fabric and trims library consisting of sample yardage and testing results.
• Conduct sales presentations of the seasonal line samples to wholesale customers and sales reps.
• Manage time and action calendar to meet all milestones and deadlines.
• Prepare and manage costing reports and update visibility in style master.
• Update and populate bill of materials for each sku in style master.
• Prepare and place seasonal bulk production buys based on planning by CEO.
• Address and resolve all production related issues.

Product Manager

PRODUCTION MANAGER, LRG - LIFESTYLE CLOTHING, DEC 2006 - FEB 2008
Managed the production development, planning and execution of seasonal lines.
• Managed the production of men’s denim, wovens, knits, and accessories with over 30 factories in China and India.
• Managed the process of approving lab dips, fabric swatches, trims, and 1st proto samples (after measuring against spec and checking fit).
• Approved preproduction samples against tech pack detail.
• Worked with freight forwarders to ensure there was a timely hand over of goods from factory, coordinating mode of transport.
• Worked with LRG contractors to ensure their understanding of sales comments - sometimes this would require travel to China to discuss in person and negotiate pricing, leadtimes and resolve any Q/C issues.
• Streamlined production and processes, including developing and maintain critical path reports providing forecasting, margins, WIP tracking, and any possible shipping window delays.
• Updated order receiving reports, ensuring all paperwork was filed with forwarders.
• Coordinated deliveries to LRG warehouse and special accounts warehouse.

Production Manager

PRODUCTION MANAGER, O’NEILL - LIFESTYLE CLOTHING, NOV 2005 - DEC 2006
Managed production and planning for O’neill seasonal range , wholesale and SMU men’s printables.
• Managed the production of men’s t-shirts and fleece including SMU orders for special wholesale customers.
• Negotiated pricing and lead times on raw materials (labels etc) domestically & overseas.
• Sourced suppliers from USA, Mexico, Central America, China & India.
• Forecasted blank t-shirt and trim bulk buy requirements and negotiated costs, delivery and warehousing.
• Built styles in style master system and listed bill of materials for each (Full Circle MRP System).
• Created dynamic seasonal blank tee inventory production and recap reports for internal cross functional management.
• Placed purchase orders for bulk production.
• Landed preproduction samples.
• Updated production schedule.
• Constantly followed up with contractors to ensure product was on schedule.
• Worked with QC regarding any quality issues.

Find out detailed information about Jason Coulter,  in Solana Beach, CA

Jason Coulter: in Solana Beach, CA

Jason Coulter

Rip Curl USA

KC Print Design

Pumpkin Patch Kids Clothing Co

L.R.G. (Lifted Research Group)

O'neill Clothing