Tracy Chan: Products/Production Manager in R OSEMEAD, CA

• Establish and oversee production strategy and effectively liaison business relationships between product suppliers to leverage lower costs and reduce lead time • Establish and manage profitable growth plan for specific product categories; create and execute seasonal business plans/proposals • Perform competitive research on a regular basis; continually evaluate source and identify factories to meet pricing, products and dely window expectations • Drive efficiencies through optimization of evaluating offers from vendors and negotiate better prices. • Partner with Design and Merchandising leaders to develop production ready samples for design presentations • Present seasonal product lines and fabrics to account with proposed assortments and classification requirements to align with customer merchandising and design vision • Manage all aspects of co-op/allowance requests and approvals adhering to customer's policy and requirements • Manage production timelines, review reports and recommend solutions to exceptions • Develop time and action calendars for all programs managed • Work closely with all vendors and agent offices to ensure that monthly production capacity is utilized and recommend appropriate action when issues arise • Monitor production status of all programs by season • Track shipments from vendor to distribution center • Manage placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement and action plan for chase • Manage flow; manage and maintain unity and production reporting • Manage any required fabric reservation. Confirm fabric and trim with factories • Coordinate and lead weekly production meetings with factories and agents • Lead, develop and manage team members. Set clear objectives, provide ongoing performance feedback, and evaluate potential