Scott Mayers: Founder in Thao Dien, 65
Scott Mayers
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Founder
Thao Dien | VN
Skills
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Industries
Bike
Outdoor
Skate
Snow
Surf
Work experience
Fact Activewear LLC
Founder | 03/2017 - Current
• Manage all aspects of product design, development, supply chain, quality, logistics, ecommerce, marketing, finance, sales, distribution, social media, and customer service.
• Evaluate profit margins to set target FOB for suppliers and target retail price.
• Set target deadlines to meet market needs, then manage critical timelines to execute development and production.
• Create innovative products that are unique to the activewear market, including functional pocket features, fabrics with anti-bacterial, 4-way stretch, reversible, and quick dry.
• Learned and managed all logistics, including ocean/air freight, import/export, duties, bonded warehousing (in Vietnam), fulfillment warehousing, Amazon (FBA), and distribution.
• Manage relationships with suppliers of textiles, trims and garments in Vietnam, Singapore, India and Taiwan.
TESH Sports
Product Development & Sourcing - Asia | 01/2016 - 03/2017
• Lead the development cycles for over 100 Men’s and Women’s apparel, footwear and accessories items.
• Managed all the fabric sourcing, supply chain, prototypes, salesmen samples, size grading and QC.
• Managed the costing of all products in order for TESH to achieve the target FOB.
• Organized and managed the purchase orders and production lead time calendars.
• Developed innovative fabrics, trims and products to be push TESH to be an industry leader.
• Managed the working relationships with garment, fabrics, trims, print, and accessories factories
adidas Sourcing LTD - Vietnam
Product Development Footwear - Vietnam | 11/2013 - 01/2016
Footwear Development and Commercialization - Reebok
• Direct development and management of the Reebok Crossfit and outdoor footwear categories.
• Managed the 18-month creation process including 2D design tech packs review, prototyping, 3 phase commercialization, and approval to bulk production.
• Daily communication with HQ to provide status updates including challenges and changes during the development cycle.
• Communicated key design and functional requirements to tooling team and mold shop for the creation of midsoles, outsoles and insoles
• Ensure all samples meet critical requirements for proper fit, shape, wrinkle free, durability, and assembly before beginning bulk production.
• Facilitate a collaborative environment with factory teams and external suppliers to achieve a positive outcome for everyone involved.
Executed post development phase of auditing bulk production processes, quality and inspection on the factory lines before shipment.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf
Global Marketing Coordinator - Apparel & Accessories | 04/2010 - 07/2013
• Coordinated with designers, developers, operations, internal and global marking teams for the development and launch of soft goods for TaylorMade, adidas, and Ashworth golf brands.
• Worked directly with sales reps, retailers, and global regions to provide key assets needed to successfully launch products.
• Maintained and leveraged relationships with brand marketing and equipment design teams to support the transition of former accessories licensee into TaylorMade infrastructure.
Supported the accessories department growth from $40M to $55M and becoming the #1 selling golf bag company by market share in February 2013.
• Created a noble understanding of materials, fabrics, and structural designs of garments
• Seasonal SKU analysis and consolidation of global forecasts to ensure an effective product cycle.
• Assisted in product preparation for the seasonal line, including sorting, steaming, labeling and folding for trade shows, regional and global sales meetings, and internal showrooms.
• Performed constant use and knowledge in Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, and RMS.