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Extensive Global Product Development, Sourcing and Production experience in the  apparel industry.  Highly accomplished Global Product Developer with a history of proven success in managing apparel sourcing, product and sample development, and production for specific category. Adept at price negotiations,  implementing global sourcing strategies, planning and scheduling.  Knowledge of manufacturing, product engineering, trade regulations, Licensees sample distribution.  Demonstrated high performance standards with astute attention to detail and deadlines.  Expert in developing highly motivated and organized teams that produce results.  Fluent in Spanish.

•	Managed multimillion dollar Global Levi’s men’s knitwear, graphics and sweater businesses.
•	Recognized for the successful Spring ‘14 launch of new Global Levi’s California Brand.
•	Controlled the execution of all product development and sourcing activities.
•	Accountable for global pre-production activities and deliverables per published GTM calendar.
•	Utilized Global Costing Tool cost matrix by category to meet Brand financial COG targets.
•	Led and influenced the costing process negotiations. Cost engineer product to meet targets.
•	Executed sourcing strategies to meet optimal financial targets with international vendors. 
•	Partnered with Design, Sourcing, Technician to develop prototypes, sales, production samples.
•	Supervised quality control for lab dips, strike-offs, handlooms, knit-downs, prints, fit sessions.
•	Managed Third Party Product Collaboration Strategy for men’s Sony Graphic Tees .
•	Traveled on sourcing and development trips overseas with cross functional team.
•	Trained, developed and mentored Product Developer Assistants.

Global Product Developer

•	Managed women’s global and wholesale woven, knits and sweater businesses.
•	Successfully developed Low Touch Model for Brand based on Design’s inspirations and vision.
•	Ensured vendor placement in line with cost, quality and aesthetic goals and sourcing strategy.

Product Development Specialist Dockers for Women’s Tops

•	Developed a strategy and implemented a plan on how to distribute global salesmen samples.
•	Created new ways of working and processes for Licensee salesmen samples global distribution.
•	Instrumental in the development of tracking and monitoring sample production through SAP.
•	Educated all vendors on how to ship customer samples to all affiliates and distribution centers.

Product Development Specialist Dockers Licensee

•	Managed and executed pre-production activities for denim and woven bottom products.
•	Launched Women’s Dockers Golf Line meeting all calendar milestones and deliverables. 
•	Educated and developed new vendor business model in Bahrain for Refined category.
•	Successfully piloted Direct to Vendor model for core product with Taiwanese vendor.
•	Established Development Pre-Production Standard Costs for proto making, samples, FOP.
•	Instrumental player in the development of new Global Commercial Sample Process.

Product Development Specialist Women’s Woven Bottoms and Golf Line

•	Planned seasonal and monthly inventory requirements based on forecast and demand.
•	Executed inventory strategies to achieve customer service targets.
•	Managed and replenished inventory in compliance with monthly sales.

Supply Chain Planner  Dockers for Women

•	Developed concept brief, line development, product assortment planning, forecast, price book.
•	Managed sample process ensuring on time delivery for market and sales meeting.
•	Effectively communicated and presented seasonal line to salesforce and retail accounts.

Merchandiser for Levi’s Girlswear

•	Tracked and monitored accurately seasonal developments to ensure on time sample delivery.
•	Managed pre-production tools and samples logs with accuracy prior to bulk issuance.
•	Monitored and tracked seasonal metrics data for category.

Product Development Assistant for Levi’s Girlswear

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