Supply Chain Microsoft Office

VIVIAN L. GREGG

Pacifica, CA 415-***-**** ************@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/vivianleegregg

SUMMARY

Supply Chain Professional with extensive experience in merchandising, development, global sourcing and planning of components and product. Proven abilities in change management, vendor management, implementing strategic business initiatives and delivering bottom line results. Widely respected credible leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others to reach their highest potential. Customer focused with strong relationship building and strategic planning skills.

EXPERIENCE

LEVI STRAUSS & CO., San Francisco, CA

Production/Development Manager, Mens/Womens 1998-2014

Led large team of production/inventory planning and product/textile/accessories development to create and deliver a core/seasonal product line. Partnered with team of merchants, designers and field contacts to meet development and production commitments. Managed all aspects of global product development, costing, sourcing and production of Mens and Womens apparel.

Led global product development, sourcing and planning for multi channel $55m Womens apparel business while reducing product costs by 5%.

Planned production and inventory to meet monthly/annual targets to minimize inventory investment.

Established excellent vendor relationship management through extensive international travel to conduct negotiations and technical fit sessions.

Created and implemented direct-to-vendor pilot enabling team to work with suppliers to develop product and plan fulfillment, resulting in reduced lead-times, product and labor costs.

Developed and implemented inventory strategies to meet cash flow targets while delivering and maintaining size/color needs of core programs within 60 days.

Ensured global compliance with product testing for quality and environmental sustainability, while meeting labor health and safety requirements.

Drove production in source base to meet specific customer needs to ensure ideal product assortments/timing were met, optimizing floor space and product margins.

Realigned and implemented operational improvements, increasing profitability and response time to customers.

Piloted program to launch alternative transportation modes reducing lead-times and decreasing environmental carbon footprint.

Senior Merchandiser – Womens Tops 1996-1998

Achieved strategic and annual business plans by meeting targeted financial top and bottom line growth year over year +5%.

Mentored and developed internal team of merchants and assistants.

Provided lead point of view for consumer viability, brand profitability results, and line assortment.

Drove collaboration between Design, Supply chain, Marketing Services and Sales to focus on customer solutions and market share growth.

Developed and sourced product and negotiated cost for global product placement.

Created seasonal forecast planning by program achieving bottom line profitability through customer and trend analysis.

Additional relevant experience, Levi Strauss & Co.

Merchandiser, Womens Bottoms

Production Planning, Womens Sportswear

Quality Assurance Specialist

Technical Skills

SAP, PLM (Product Life Cycle Management), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Dale Carnegie Training, APICS

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