Susana Vega: Production Merchandiser in Long Beach, CA
Susana Vega
Production Merchandiser
Long Beach | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Volunteering
Reading
Outdoor activities
Community projects
Summary
Activity
Projects
No information
Work experience
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
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
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
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
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
Education history
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associates of Arts Degree | 2007 - 2009
Connections
Companies (0)
No information