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Strategic, results-driven Product Developer with experience in the fashion/accessories, eye wear and beauty markets. Proven expertise in managing product lifecycle development across multiple categories and product lines. Effective in overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to distribution while managing on-time development and achieving target margins. Skilled in building strong relationships with external vendors, suppliers, licensed partners and internal teams.

•	Successfuly and efficiently manage the product development lifecycle for all categories from 
         ideation to commercialization - 400+ SKUs per season
•	Successfully manage product development, royalties and forecasting for all licensed product - 
         category with $12.5M+ sales 
•	Successfully managed re-sourcing of all product packaging resulting in $130K + cost savings in 
        2024 
•	Successfuly manage sample review and approval process for all categories; audit sample 
         requests and shipments resulting in lower sample cost budget year over year
•	Manage product data for accuracy- proficient in PLM software, ERP systems, etc 
•	Manage vendor sourcing in close coordination with production/supply chain
•	Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful and timely product launches
•	Manage cost and MOQ negotiations with vendors to ensure margin targets are met year over year
•	Create and submit accurate and timely quarterly royalty and forecasting reports to licensor partners
•	Strong understanding of B2B, DTC, Wholesale/Retail, Supply Chain and Production processes
•	Familiarity with various product approval and other software systems - Box, MediaBox, Smartsheet, 
        StarLabs, FlexPLM, Salsify, Netsuite etc

Product Development/Licensing

•Product Development of two product lines: Bobster Eyewear & ZANheadgear including licensed goods, private label and displays/PDQs
•Manage and update multiple Development WIPs and calendars
•Daily communication with domestic and overseas vendors to push deadlines and meet calendar dates
•Data Management of two product lines- Netsuite, catalogs, websites, product packaging, etc
•Manage sample approvals of all proto, pre-production and TOP samples
•Manage QC process of all samples and bulk production
•Market & industry research for trend forecasting and consumer needs
•Auditing of current supply chain and costing. Sourcing for new vendors/fabrics/packaging etc when needed
•Strong business knowledge of consumer products & global supply chain; B2B and B2C

Product Developer

• Supervises and assures consistency of quality control, returns, and hair replacement custom order department by performing or delegating tasks to team
• Oversees and rectifies quality control inquiries from employees, clients and end consumers;  main point of contact for all QC inquiries
• Oversees quality control of all incoming shipments from factory
• Oversees product development and quality control for custom order department: quality control of incoming shipments, outgoing orders, factory inquiries, defective merchandise returns, stock repairs
• Oversees logistics coordination of in-house client visits and client visit travel for sales department

Senior Quality Control Coordinator

•	Product development for easihair and Headwear/Accessories divisions
•	Effective daily communication with multiple domestic/overseas factories and vendors
•	Maintain all product data (master specification sheets/price lists)
•	Audits website/catalog product descriptions match master specs/pricing lists
•	Maintain organization of all product samples
•       QC incoming shipments/stock items
•	Coordinate defective merchandise procedures
•	Coordinate customer/trade show/educational visits & trainings
•	Plan and coordinate product education events/trainings
•	Negotiate and book travel and event facility contracts
•	Purchasing of merchandise for all education events/trainings
•	Point of contact for all product/QC inquiries from customers and peers
•	Company liaison working closely with warehouse, sales, accounting and executive management teams

Product Development | Quality Control | Logistics Coordinator

•	Designed and implemented new quality control and returns procedures
•	Perform quality control procedures for incoming shipments/inventory 
•	Process/re-style/repackage returned merchandise 
•	Inspect and test products for any defects or inconsistencies
•	Company liaison working closely with warehouse, sales and accounting departments

Quality Control Specialist

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Tammy Essig: Product Development | Consumer Product Licensing | Product Line Management | Packaging Management in San Diego Metropolitan Area, CA

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