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Joseph dos Santos

Iselin, N.J., *****

*******************@*****.*** 917-***-****

Sourcing and Product Development specialist, with +20 years of experience. Specializing in developing supply chain sourcing strategies for small to large volume brands, while building strong teams.

Professional Work History

Artistix, NY, NY 2017 – Present

Head of Production & Product Development

Develop sourcing strategy for Fabric, trims, and garments for men’s and women’s, that satisfies small orders ranging from 50 to 200 pieces per style.

Set up new Supply Chain, including new factories and new warehouse resulting in substantial cost savings, improved service, speed to market and elevated quality.

Responsible for all fittings

Responsible for Quality Assurance

Merchandising, worked with sales and design team to set retail strategy and product mix

Collection sold in US, China, and Japan thru on-line channels, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and several other specialty shops

Assure on time deliveries.

Get Fashion show samples made.

Develop team

Manage budget

Create Vendor manuals

JackThreads, Inc, Brooklyn, N.Y. 2016- 2017

VP of Production

Develop a production and technical design team

Successfully create and implement sourcing strategy for fast paced, small volume on-line retail upstart, with annual sales approximately $50 million.

Responsible for improving financial margin needs, improved margin by $450K my first month.

Develop testing protocols and improve quality

Responsible for implement fit consistency, to improve customer keep rates.

Source all fabric and trims.

Strong knowledge of fabric and garment construction.

Solution orientated, ability to pro-actively identify potential quality issues and offer recommendations.

Problem solver

Strong relationships with vendors throughout Asia, Europe, Central and South America.

Strong Analysis and Math skills

Collaborative team player, with ability to Influence cross functional teams

Develop and implement seasonal line calendar.

Strong negotiating skills

Negotiate Payment Terms

Strong Sense of Urgency

Hands-on with strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Train and Educate team

Global Brands Group (Li&Fung USA) NY, NY 2011 -2016

(Joint Venture between LF USA, Trinity Group and Mr. Tommy Hilfiger)

Kent & Curwen (British Heritage Brands) (2013-2016)/ M.E.S.H. (2011-2014)

Head of Production

As Head of Production for all brands, divisions, genders, and categories; From mass market to Luxury Apparel. successfully sourced, developed and launched brand experience across multiple product categories. Responsible for establishing sourcing strategy for new brand development that meets business needs and design aesthetic; emphasizing fast fashion.

•Set up new sourcing strategy for 8 new brands, including a men’s luxury collection, with collections sold at major retailers, direct retail and On-Line in North America, Asia, and Europe.

•Partnered with design and merchandising to engineer product that meets financial margin requirements.

•Implemented product calendar and ensured all due dates were achieved.

•Improved margin expectations by 10 points, by analyzing supply chain.

•Extensive travel to Europe and Asia.

•Ability to problem solve quickly.

•Developed and shipped 1.5 million units in 60 to 75 days, for men’s and women’s knits, woven tops, skirts, embellished tops, denim, outerwear, and dresses.

•Achieved desired delivery deadlines and budget needs.

•Work directly with factories to develop new product lines; developed 8 brands.

•Identified new opportunities for sourcing with shorter lead times and higher margins; For example, moved denim from China to India, reducing FOB by average of $3 dollars, while maintaining aesthetic and quality.

•Establish testing protocol and conduct technical evaluations and quality control.

•Participated in fittings, to offer production feasibility input and cost saving options.

•Retail and Wholesale models, developed brands for retailers, e.g., Macys, JCPenny, Kohl’s, Dillard’s, and direct retail locations.

GAP, Inc., New York, NY 2003 to 2011

Director of Production

Led production for GAP Brand of all men’s and women’s woven product categories including, Pants, Tops, and Outerwear

With +$500 mill sales. Developed Global Sourcing Strategy for product development and production to achieve financial targets established by merchandise planning. Influence business partners to minimize and bring resolution to financial liabilities.

•Implement designs’ aesthetic requirements; cultivate vendor and supplier strategies that support product needs, while meeting product cost and margin goals.

•Collaborate with Fabric and Trim R & D to identify sourcing needs that meet product aesthetics, cost requirements and regional placement strategies.

•Leverage technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues that are unique in nature and may require novel approach.

•Develop product specific calendar to meet sample development and production timing requirements, especially during multiple changes to the pipeline calendar.

•Prepare chase and/or fast track strategy for key items.

•Create and Communicate business strategies and requirements to the team and cross-functional teams.

Alegre Apparel Co. 2001 to 2003

U.S. Representative

•Provided customer support and direction to European cut-n-sew knit apparel manufacturer.

•Preserved presence in the U.S. during a very difficult year for retailers.

•Consulted how to be more competitive and to better understand the U.S. market.

•Advised where American trend was heading.

•Made sales calls to potential new customers to increase U.S. Market share.

Tommy Hilfiger, USA, Inc. 1996 to 2001

Senior Director of Production

All product categories; began in men’s and last worked in juniors. Worked closely with design team in creating sourcing strategies that support the design aesthetics, preliminary specifications and prototype. Developed long term relationships with targeted manufacturers for the Tommy Hilfiger brand, which over time has included knits, woven, and accessories for Men’s with $400MM wholesale revenues; Juniors $250 MM and a launch of the Children’s line.

•Aided in the development of new sourcing opportunities and enhanced existing relationships with established suppliers including piece goods mills, factories and contractor.

•Implemented quality control standards and ensured adherence to those standards.

•Ensured timely deliveries on all goods by establishing production calendar and adhering to those standards. Also, implemented a penalty system for late deliveries or excessive overages.

•Initiated and implemented quick response program to reduce inventory levels, increase margins, and result in higher retail replenishment fill rates.

•Worked extensively with MIS to implement new production systems.

•Helped managed departmental budget and aided in company inventory cash flow.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Montclair State, NY

Concentration: International Business with emphasis in marketing

Technical Instruction

F.I.T. New York, NY

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