Developer I

IT & Technology

Enthusiastic, hard-working individual with years of experience at industry leading companies. Understanding of supply chain and product cycle. Detail oriented to ensure that work is done in an accurate and efficient manner. Background in action sports, and a lover of all things outdoors.

1/19-Current
• Oversee commercialization development of high volume of styles across multiple categories
• Create and maintain BOMs, supplier quotes, comment files in PLM
• Work closely with stakeholders across multiple teams throughout the organization
• Comfortably voice ideas to improve processes and make the best product possible
• Maintain outstanding relationships with vendors, provide clear and concise direction, and keep honest discussion of costing open throughout development
• Thoroughly evaluate costing by creating in-depth spreadsheets and pricing tools to use as support during negotiations. History of leading successful negotiations for my styles seeing major reductions in FOB
• Keep organized, up to date files. Provide feedback and guidance to responsible parties to ensure that tech packs, fit specs, etc. reflect the current version of products in development
• Side projects:
? Led development of W21 and SS21 packaging for all softgoods
? Managed several bag styles in Mine77 collection
? Currently leading development of retail accessories (pet products, blankets, trinkets) using materials leftover from production. Designing, sourcing materials, and overseeing development from concept forward

Developer I - Bags & Luggage

• Reviewed and maintained all documents relevant to admitting vessel and air freight shipments into our FTZ, as well as exporting daily truck shipments to Canada
• Evaluated expenses, and allocated payments to correct cost centers
• Ran monthly financial reports for all managers
• Assisted in forming plans to alleviate impacts of trade war with China
• Assessed new products and assigned classifications

Trade Clerk / Freight & Duty Accounts Payable Coordinator

• Finalized Customs forms for vessel, truck, rail, and air imports
• Analyzed potential risks for clients and assisted them in avoiding fees and penalties
• Identified opportunities for duty free eligibility and reviewed documents to ensure all requirements were met
• Created and ran daily audits of work across multiple teams to catch any mistakes early on
• Retrieved necessary information on a timely basis to meet deadlines
• Organized all data and kept solid audit trails for support and record keeping

Customs and International Trade Specialist

• Handled product line list updates for outerwear and apparel
• Maintained pricing tools and BOMs accordingly
• Conducted market research and assembled findings in an organized manner
• Oversaw development of a technical apparel line with high sell through rate
• Commented on samples and relayed comments back to suppliers

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MacKenzie Nichols: Developer I in Burlington, VT

MacKenzie Nichols

University of Colorado