Fashion

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Product Development Manager

Engineering & Production

I have over 10 years experience in the fashion industry working in different roles but always with a focus on product. I have a thorough understanding of development from the fiber through garment production.



* Supervise/lead Product Development team through execution of sourcing strategy.
* Manage costing process by issuing multiple rounds of RFQs to vendors, monitoring initial margins, negotiating vendor costs, and maintaining master
 cost chart.
* Manage vendors’ adherence to SMS calendar dates with constant communication, WIPs, and issuance of SMS fabric order on calendar.
* Track and prioritize a high style count with multiple deliverables to ensure deadlines and in store dates are met.
* Coordinate efficient vendor communication in weekly meetings on site and via conference calls.
* Analyze master style data for thorough understanding of style and fabric counts, approvals, development counts, etc. to ensure deliverables are met.
* Collaborate with Technical Design Manager to ensure consistency and accuracy of information across teams.
* Monitor and manage trim inventories to provide shortest lead times possible for all vendors.
* Identify potential production, quality, costing and design issues and make appropriate recommendations.
* Guide team members to provide as many solutions as possible on any potential issues before they arise so that all teams can make informed decisions
 in a timely manner.
* Foster open communication and team environment.

* Manage product development and entire production process from initial concept through bulk production.
* Create all tech packs in multiple accessory categories including handbags, small accessories, backpacks, luggage/travel gear, jewelry, paper products,
 socks, cold weather items, lunch tins, keycaps, etc.
* Achieve target cost before sample is made by creating multiple cost options in each tech pack and working with design team on all necessary rounds of
 sampling.
* Sourcing new fabrics and trims to ensure design team’s full vision.
* Review 100+ samples weekly for factory comments and tech pack updates.
* Organize and maintain sample closet which includes active samples, archive samples, fabric and trim library.
* Ensure compliance of all licenser guidelines from concept to production. Licenses include Sanrio, Disney, Peanuts, Tootsie, Soda, etc.
* Manage all aspects of production through daily communication with overseas factories to resolve any sample/production issues and to ensure timely
 and correct delivery.
* Plan and coordinate all new development for each seasonal line.

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Michelle Chen: Product Development Manager in Los Angeles, CA

Michelle Chen

FIDM

University of California at Santa Barbara