Lois Rah
p. 213-***-**** e. **********@*****.***
*** ********* *** ** ********, NY 11211
A results and relationship oriented business professional skilled at problem solving, working with cross-functional teams, and building strong relationships with vendors. Ability to bring warmth and strength to all relationships. Resilient, hands-on, and team cheerleader. Apparel Production Manager
Reunited Clothing June 2018 - Present
• Manage large volume categories and high SKU counts across multiple seasons to ensure timely execution.
• Track and update WIP/T&A calendars to ensure on-time production while communicating to key cross-functional team members.
• Coordinate daily operations to ensure production deadlines are met by working as a liaison between design, production, and shipping/logistics departments.
• Daily communication with vendors regarding production status on open purchase orders to ensure accurate production and on-time delivery.
• Obtain costs at beginning of each season and input in internal cost chart to review with Head of Production.
• Place bulk PO’s once development and costing is finalized.
• Coordinate the execution of apparel production while overseeing pre-production procedures by testing and reviewing vendors’ fabric and trim quality to ensure products meet standards.
• Participate in fittings to ensure styles meet fit requirements/costs and communicate comments to vendors.
• Order UPC tickets and check product barcodes on a by sku basis to ensure accuracy.
• Process and manage all lab dips, strike offs, quality submits, and trims with design team for review. Production Coordinator
Are You Am I May 2016 - June 2018
• Visited domestic factories to ensure product is being cut/sewn properly and will meet calendar deadline.
• Facilitated daily communication with vendors and suppliers on status to ensure correct production and on-time delivery.
• Tracked bulk fabric and raw material orders from order placement to delivery to correct factories.
• Assisted with cost negotiations to meet and exceed margin expectations in order to maximize profit.
• Coordinated with designers to ensure all production requirements such as trims, fabric quality, and fit are met.
• Tracked and organized Fit, PP and TOP samples throughout the production process
• Monitorered PO’s and production/delivery schedules while fostering relationships with factories to keep up to date with current details.
• Created cut tickets and specification sheets and distributed to corresponding factories.
• Worked with overseas and domestic mills to order fabrics, trims, hangtags, and other notions for development and production.
• QC production and recommended appropriate solutions when issues arose prior to shipment.
• Participated in fittings to ensure styles met fit requirements and log/communicated comments to vendors to make necessary changes.
• Analyzed daily sales and inventory reports to manage and prioritize WIP based on current inventory needs.
• Created and edited BOMs for all assigned styles and fostered and maintained relationships with factories to communicate relevant updates.
E-Commerce Customer Support/Office Administrator
Are You Am I Jan 2016 - May 2016
• Developed master calendar for weekly product launches based on production schedule, inventory, and campaigns.
• Worked closely with the web developer to improve features and implement new tools to optimize website and user experience.
• Managed day to day operations such as merchandising, inventory control, and oversaw order fulfillment and delivery.
• Communicated closely with development and production team to follow new product timeline.
• Organized and managed photo shoots for upcoming product shots Education
• Biola Univeristy: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Biblical Studies
• Trinity Vocational School: Nursing