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Susana Vega: Production Merchandiser in Long Beach, CA

Susana Vega

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Production Merchandiser
Long Beach | United States
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Topson Downs - Fire-Los Angeles

Production Merchandiser | 01/2013 - Current

• Manage, monitor, and maintain over 3 million units on order • Oversee product development through bulk production stage • Daily communication with factories including but not limited to overseas factories • Traveling as needed; including overseas travel to ensure highest production quality • Liaison for Tinseltown Production team and prospective/current clients • Participate in all fittings to evaluate the fit and design of all garments • Assist with managing the production timeline for all trims/washes (i.e. lab dips, hardware, heat transfers) • Assist with production issues, ensuring the delivery of premium goods • Collaborate and provide production support to internal sales, technical design, and logistics departments
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Forever21

Associate Buyer | 10/2012 - 12/2012

• Participate in open-to-buy meetings with Planning/Allocations to ensure the department achieves financial goals • Negotiate all costs, deliveries, and product quality/quantity with vendors • Maintain effective communication/relationships with over 12 factory direct and indirect vendors • Participate in all fittings to evaluate the fit and design of all garments • Assist with the product development of all styles through bulk production • Attend all Trend Analysis meetings to maintain a strong focus on target market trends
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Forever 21

Assistant Buyer | 04/2011 - 10/2012

• Generate and analyze current sales to assist in identifying potential re-orders and cancellations, optimizing the given budget • Maintain effective communication/relationships with over 12 direct and indirect vendors • Assist with managing the production timeline (i.e. testing, purchase terms, shipping/return issues) • Monitor delivery status, communicating with multiple departments for all domestic and international shipments • Participate in all fittings to evaluate the fit and design of all garments • Assist with the product development of all styles through bulk production • Oversee organization of all garment samples to ensure all photo shoots/launches are well supported
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Forever 21

Visual Sourcing Associate | 10/2009 - 04/2011

• Product development and allocation of staple visual elements and fixtures • Creating specification sheets using Illustrator and implementing the design with vendors, for over 500 stores globally • Source and coordinate all over-seas building materials for in-house prop construction • Source and coordinate production of all high-end mannequins for new store openings worldwide • Analyze all materials on order to maintain store brand while optimizing current budget • Visual liaison for United Arab Emirates, Middle East, and other Asian franchises • Maintain data, files, and floor plans for visual allocation matters
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Urban Outfitters

Department Manager | 10/2007 - 10/2009

• Oversee the recruitment, hiring and training of in-store employees • Manage a staff of 15 to 25 associates, as well as daily store operations • Analyze weekly sales figures and enhanced store sales with product driven solutions
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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Associates of Arts Degree | 2007 - 2009

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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291