Taylor Craig: Supply Chain Manager in Oceanside, California

(Skincare) - Managed Sun Bum's supplier with the highest product variations and capabilities: All SPF, tinted, mineral, and signature lip balms. All of Sun Bum's skincare line, and every variety of face stick we offered as a brand in market. - Successfully implemented cost reduction processes such as implementing automated packaging at the factory level. - Managed all New Product Implementations including the new Kid's face stick and Brightening Scrub. - Visited factories on-site to indicate any bottlenecks in production and areas for improvement. - Developed and implemented vendor score cards to improve efficiency and meet established KPIs. - Managed the RFX process including submitting Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals, and Request for Information etc. - Monitored market intelligence and key trends to make adjustments in production flows and delivery windows. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Brand, IQR) to ensure goals were aligned.

(Apparel) - Managed the production of Roark Revival, O'Neill Men & Boys AXS, Metal Mulisha, FMF, etc. - Oversaw all daily communication with international and domestic vendors from order placement to product receipt inhouse. - Communicated daily with internal departments: Merchandising, Technical design, Sales, Sales Support, Distribution, etc. - Issued purchase orders to vendors, managed and approved all samples from pre-production to top of production. - Maintained WIP reports. - Managed testing of all products to ensure products are in line with company policies, procedures, and compliance standards. - Managed and trained a Production Assistant daily.