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Sr. Production & Product Development ( Brands - Ralph Lauren  )

Engineering & Production

Product Development / Production Manager with 18 years of experience in the apparel industry and expertise in Boys, Girls, Junior Girls, Layette, Hanger Sets, Bibs, Hats, and Men's Outerwear. Bands have included Letigre, Timberland Boys, Enyce, Paul Frank, Timberland, CK, Puma Kids Outerwear, C&C girls and new born, Neon Star, Tokidoki, Limited 2  among others. Areas of expertise span a comprehensive range of functions, including:


* Production Management	* Sample Development   * Time / Action Calendars
* Tech Packs	* Approval Process
* Cross-Functional Teaming   * Communications	* Vendor Management

Young Boys
Brands: Luxury/Outerwear/sportswear/woven
SKU:500
* Created product placement plan (sourcing) and presented sourcing and costing options to achieve financial goals while ensuring consistent del. mgmt
* Managed and negotiated costing while confirming it.
* Sourcing new venues of vendors for vast range of product category. While managing Factory relations. Building strong vendor matrix by vendor alliance and partnering with agents
* Quality management with consistency of product season after season
* Partnered with design in the review, evaluation, development, and acceptance of fabrics, colors, trims and findings - as day to day process.
* Executed sample development, with allocation and WIP reports tracking
* Managed sampling time/action calendar to meet all department and division milestone dates.
* Corresponded with overseas factories on a daily basis for shipments, and with ongoing communications on quota situations, labor issues / labor rates and fabric and trim cost.
* Worked with cross functional teams to manage the development and approval processes.
* Monitor workload with team on weekly bases
* Strong knowledge of fabrics knit and woven, performance and outerwear fabrications
* Travel overseas as needed by the business to CHINA, HK, SHANGHAI, INDIA, BANGLADESH, CENTERAL AMERICA. ETC
* Continuous decision making with direct reports as well as cross functional partners, looking at the right resources to get the job done, whether with internal teams or global team and/or resources.
* Trouble shooting and problem solving on daily bases. Detailed orientated and analytical. Ability to modify deadlines to ensure on time delivery as problems arise. Balance team workload seasonally, and to understand vendor strengths and weaknesses to help assign new products.

( Brands - C&C / Tokidoki/ Neon Star/ Limited 2 Sleep wear /Puma outerwear )  -  Young Girls/ Boys  to New Born
Brands: Luxury/Outerwear/ sleepwear/sportswear
SKU:600
* Created product placement plan (sourcing) and presented sourcing and costing options to achieve financial goals while ensuring consistent del. mgmt
* Managed and negotiated costing while confirming it.
* Sourcing new venues of vendors for vast range of product category. While managing Factory relations. Building strong vendor matrix by vendor alliance and partnering with agents
* Quality management with consistency of product season after season
* Partnered with design in the review, evaluation, development, and acceptance of fabrics, colors, trims and findings - as day to day process.
* Executed sample development, with allocation and WIP reports tracking
* Managed sampling time/action calendar to meet all department and division milestone dates.
* Corresponded with overseas factories on a daily basis for shipments, and with ongoing communications on quota situations, labor issues / labor rates and fabric and trim cost.
* Worked with cross functional teams to manage the development and approval processes.
* Monitor workload with team on weekly bases
* Strong knowledge of fabrics knit and woven, performance and outerwear fabrications
* Travel overseas as needed by the business to CHINA, HK, SHANGHAI, INDIA, BANGLADESH, CENTERAL AMERICA. ETC
* Continuous decision making with direct reports as well as cross functional partners, looking at the right resources to get the job done, whether with internal teams or global team and/or resources.
* Trouble shooting and problem solving on daily bases. Detailed orientated and analytical. Ability to modify deadlines to ensure on time delivery as problems arise. Balance team workload seasonally, and to understand vendor strengths and weaknesses to help assign new products.

C&C Link: https://www.candccalifornia.com/girls-and-infants

Director of Production & Development

Men's & Women's
Brands: Activity Inspired+, Logowear, Sportswear  and Urban outerwear

• Primary responsibilities are to support the collaboration of TNF Sourcing Strategies which optimizes cost, quality, availability, time to market and sustainability.
• Strong analytical skills in solving problem from development to production
• Strong knowledge of garment construction with attention to detail. Work closely with overseas factories and vendors to identify and resolve any quality and technical issues. Partner with Design and Sales to develop product, ensure correct execution of products and attain agreed-upon margin goals
• Partner with planning and forecasting to advise negotiated minimums, lead-times up charges and ensure accurate style forecasts. Assist Supply Chain Director with vendor allocation and product placement strategy for product Category
• Communicate with Sourcing (and travel as needed) to facilitate sourcing and product delivery.
• Ensure vendor meets product requirements and delivery expectations. Create approved vendor matrix, including costing and production capacities
• Work with Product Directors, to confirm final costing is completed and that seasonal category margins are accurate for sign off. And to come up with solutions to hit Margin Goals.
• Monitor and track salesman sample status for every season
Coordinate RTO (Outlet) programs with outlet buyer and regional offices
• Manages all aspects of the sourcing and procurement process for any USA and Canada Vendors and European Market.
• Launching of domestic production for 45-day production (Quick Turn) for Tee/Fleece and 100 % poly Hoodies.
• Launching of domestic production for 120 day production (120 Day Turn Prog) for Tee/Fleece and 100 % poly Hoodies.with built in inventory from Panama region with approx. 1500 SKU.

Sourcing Manager ( Supply Chain )

Children's Wear
Brands: Letigre, Timberland Boys, Enyce, Paul Frank, Letigre, Timberland, CK
Categories: Boys, Girls, Layette, Hanger Set, Bibs, Hats, Outerwear

Product Development:
* Researched and coordinated all phases of development involving fabric and trim selection.
* Researched and reviewed Denim trends, washes and finishes.
* Researched market trends and shopped for direction re-color, fabric, silhouettes and details.
* Created product placement plan and presented sourcing and costing options to achieve financial goals.
* Managed and negotiated initial costing.
* Partnered with design in the review, evaluation, development, and acceptance of fabrics, insulations, trims and findings.
* Executed sample development in partnership with sourcing channels.
* Sourced overseas for development and production.
* Managed sampling time/action calendar to meet all department and division milestone dates.
* Created and researched new trim trends as well as hangtags, main labels, hardware, etc. for the product.
* Created global design packs and updated all packages with required changes after orders were booked.
* Corresponded with overseas factories on a daily basis to troubleshoot and maintain schedule.
* Worked with cross functional teams to manage the development and approval processes.
* Monitor workload on a daily basis and coordinate fit sessions as Product Managers.
* Recommend changes from original styling to Technical Designer into price points as well as to improve the style, construction, end use of item, and to avoid production problems.
* Strong knowledge of both knit and woven fabrics and their different draping properties.
* Troubleshoot more difficult styles' points of grading, changing grade rule as necessary after discussion with Designer.
* Determine packaging and labeling requirements taking into account the presentation as well as the operational aspects of the process.
* Work as product managers to correct photo sample fit, if necessary.
* Thorough knowledge of manufacturing process and the ability to advise counterparts in both direct and indirect offices to resolve fit and/or production issues.
* Communicate with product manager and warehouse QA team to resolve stock problems.

Production & Product development Manager

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Rachna Sud: Sr. Production & Product Development ( Brands - Ralph Lauren )

Rachna Sud

Jaghadri University

Art Institute of Seattle