PRODUCTION/LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT

Qualifications Profile

Detail-oriented, performance-focused, and highly motivated professional, with broad-based experience in production and logistic operations. Skilled at identifying business opportunities, developing innovative strategies, and implementing cost-savings initiatives to achieve company goals. Recognized for effectiveness in executing policies and procedures to streamline operations and boost productivity. Capable of establishing positive work relationships with clients, staff, and other key stakeholders.

Core Competencies

Shipping and receiving Strategic Souring Report Preparation Contract Negotiation Vendor Management

Process Improvement Cross-functional Collaboration Team Leadership and Supervision

Professional Experience

Rafaella Apparel Group Inc./Perry Ellis Int’l. (formerly Cerebus Capital Management), New York (2011–Present)

Cerebus Capital Management (acquired by Perry Ellis Int’l.) (2005–2011)

Rafaella Sportswear, Inc. (acquired by Cerebus Capital Management) (1989–2005)

Production and Imports Manager 1989–Present

Production Management

Oversee over all mainline production to ensure on-time completion of each stage which encompasses:

Close coordination with technician to guarantee timely delivery;

Checking the status and sending inquires when required;

Communication with offices regarding production status;

Tracking the timing of all delivery duty paid (DDP) shipments including ASN status; and

Approval of delivery issues including offices and logistics

Assume responsibility for the management and maintenance of production status and company requirements

Establish process for proper delivery system throughout product lifecycle management (PLM) work in progress (WIP) for mainline business

Handle T&A of each item before market presentation to ensure on-time delivery upon customer placement

Manage 20 to 30K pieces of replenishment placement per month

Render assistance to sourcing vice president in managing all allocations for all vendors as well as approving all costing

Logistic Operations

Maintain all internal information systems related to transportation and customs

Utilize Essentus in maintaining purchase orders (PO) and updating delivery information

Identify service value and effectiveness of prospective freight companies associated with company cost and value based on company needs

Ensure on-time arrival of goods to be processsed by reviewing purchase and sales order

Receive orders and submit COO and POD to sales for international private label

Document Management and Schedule Development

Compile and evaluate all original documents to verify compliance with import and custom requirements to receive custom clearance

Develop and manage policies and procedure manual

Create monthly schedule for shipping and receiving

Interpersonal Communications

Lead the negotiation of discounts for late merchandise or inferior product and reported margin changes to management and finance

Lead the coordination of U.S customs focused assessment in 2004 to 2005

Collaboratively work with foreign offices and vendors in China, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam

Apply excellent communication skills in negotiating with transportation companies to achieve desired results

Collaborate with the Merchandising Team for the packaging method of all categories

Take charge of negotiating confirmed deliveries for the entire mainline production

Collaboratively work with planning vice president in directing replenishment program

Earlier Position Held

Assistant to the Import and Traffic Coordinator, Rafaella Sportswear

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Excel PLM Essentus Vision Trade Card AS400 Editrade

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