BENJARA KENDRICK

Studio City, CA ***** 917-***-**** adxjs7@r.postjobfree.com

VP, Supply Chain

Potential Suppliers Sourcing Gross Targets Accomplishment Production Enhancement

Results-oriented and goals-focused director with over 15 years of experience in streamlining supply chain operations and a top-performing team to drive continuous process improvement. Skilled in conceptualizing and implementing effective supply chain strategies for apparel manufacturing and designing effective distribution approaches that significantly impact profitability and increase the total business value. Well-versed in cost-saving measures to reduce production and raw materials costs. Excellent at interpreting customer requirements and synchronizing supply and demand between suppliers and consumers.

Core Competencies

Supply Chain Management

Risk & Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning & Execution

Product Design & Development

Brand Growth & Success

Cost & Expenditure Control

Quality Standards Compliance

Process Improvement Initiative

Team Building & Leadership

Reports Creation & Submission

Key Relationship Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

Skims Body Inc., Los Angeles, CA Mar 2021 - Present

Director of Supply Chain (Intimates, Swim, Active, Lounge, Accessories)

Evaluate opportunities for process improvement and additional resources while steering teams. Drive new categories support while involved in tactical growth vision. Comply with production on the strategic decision while allocating vendors. Streamline all activities while planning and overseeing the entire product development process and execution for all categories. Ensure seamless functionality while administering overall production operations from development to NDC.

Maintained and established consistent and superior fit while collaborating with Tech Design and Design.

Increased productivity while directing product development, sourcing & production, and fabric R&D report.

Guaranteed meeting deadlines and deliverables while cooperating with CFT to create development calendars.

Accelerated workforce capacity while training, coaching, and managing career paths for direct reports and teams.

Accomplished IMU goals by setting FOB’s target, negotiating final costs, and identifying seasonal costing strategy.

Orchestrated and executed brand growth policies by nurturing enduring relationships with vendors, mills, design, merchandising, and production personnel.

Sustained cost margin worksheet with recently updated information consequential from assortment, fabric, and construction changes while spearheading a cross-functional team.

Aerie, AEO, Inc., New York, NY Jun 2019 – Feb 2021

Production Manager (Core Bras, Bralet, Launch, Bra Accessories, Seamless, Maternity Bras)

Guaranteed effective distribution of resources by preparing the budget in coordination with the Senior Director. Augmented public confidence by superintending product development chargebacks and extension requests. Realized wholesale and gross margin targets by negotiating costs with suppliers. Assured smooth workflow while complying with internal teams and vendors' schedules. Participated in fit sessions to provide feedback on the garment's intended use.

Tracked bad debts and transactions while examining and verifying invoices and debit notes.

Reduced cost expenditures while interacting with vendors regarding development and production.

Maximized productivity by aligning with quality standards and costing requirements in cooperation with designs.

Monitored all product details while composing WIP reports, including style and costing information.

Segregated market material while maintaining fabric and color library for all basic and fashion articles, including Lace, Fabric, Trims, Elastics, and H&E.

Alleviated direct and indirect risk by acquiring and vetting new vendors and mills and setting up new vendors, paperwork, factories, inspection, and onboarding.

Sears Holding Corporation, San Francisco, CA Month 2015 – Month 2019

Sourcing & Product Manager (Sleepwear, Intimates, Bra & Panties – Men, Women, and Kids for Kmart and Sears)

Ensured product accuracy and clarity from design handoff through production before sending to vendors while examining all tech packs. Led and attended weekly conference calls with Indian vendors on all topics in conjunction with technical design and production. Conducted comp style and price value analysis to offer an initial recommendation for costing to VP. Collaborated with design, materials, and production teams while responding to non-technical vendor/supplier inquiries.

Achieved significant results while developing and implementing seasonal and annual sourcing and placement strategies.

Developed style level FOB and fabric price targets to be shared with materials and design team based on category IMU targets while conjoining with the Manager.

Suggested corrective measures while assisting VP with quantitative and analytical data from seasonal hindsight reports, costing tool, and margin rolls for assigned dept/class.

Sustained precise and up-to-date data in critical areas, including sourcing data into PLM for milestone meetings, merchant product data downloads, and text files for the Brand Launch line list.

Negotiated cost, MOQ, and flexible inventory plans with vendors and suppliers to facilitate the Manager in monitoring short and long-term fabric and product platforms strategies, such as greige commitments.

Joe Fresh, New York, NY– Position moved to Canada Month 2014 - Month 2015

Senior Product Development & Production Manager (Women’s & Men Knits & Sweaters)

Spearheaded design, tech design, merchants, and international teams while supervising sourcing offices and the Toronto corporate office to streamline all apparel product development, sourcing, and costing fabric/trim development tasks for the largest part of the company. Evaluated expenditures by creating and processing a cost sheet for proper cost tracking and review. Obtained better costing and correct vendor and factory placement by reviewing historical data. Nurtured beneficial relationships while interacting with cross-functional and overseas team members and conducting bi-weekly vendor calls.

Enhanced IMU from 55% to 68% by leveraging expertise in knitwear and sweaters.

Alleviated retails from the average of $39 - $99 to $16.00 - $49.00 through proper planning.

Rendered end-season adoption rates, end-of-season IMU, and go-forward recommendations while facilitating the VP of Sourcing to achieve 95% on-time delivery for the last 10 months.

Kohl’s Department Stores, Milwaukee, WI Month 2011 - Month 2014

Senior Product Development & Production Manager, OAG Division (Casual Outerwear/Specialty Retailer)

Maximized plant capacity, planning, and FOB cost while consolidating vendor base. Attained bulk trim approval and BV Testing process before bulk goods shipping while executing the usage of PSR. Reduced re-work at the proto stage while fostering strong relationships with the design team to manufacture affordable products.

Improved reputation within the company by accomplishing 96% on-time delivery for the last 7 months.

Assessed the division's top 35 styles by deploying the Built to the Last approach to meet/transcend client needs.

Augmented profitability while supporting the delivery of 26%+ Sales Comps alignment with assortment strategies.

Directed cross-functional team and one direct report while overseeing all product development, sourcing, costing, fabric development, and trim growth for Eddie Bauer's largest and most successful division, totaling $150M.

Kohl’s Department Stores, Milwaukee, WI Month 2010 - Month 2011

Production Manager (Department store specializing in clothing for families & household goods)

Incorporated production reports and regular interaction with buyers, planners, designers, and sourcing managers by developing and recording Kohl's SOP for production. Ensured alignment of product offerings with client expectations and market trends in liaison with the product development team.

Sustained and surpassed cases margins during the cotton crisis to increase productivity.

Gathered an annual vendor fair with all supply chain members while collaborating with new production team.

Implemented SKU rationalization process and liaised with products development to reduce 20% of the SKU count.

Additional Experience:

Director of Production & Logistics at Russell Newman Brands, New York, NY

Product Development & Production Manager at CHICOS, Fort Meyers, FL

Product Development & Production Manager at BCBG, Los Angeles, CA

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration Phillips College, City ST

Associate of Arts – Paralegal Studies University of Long Beach, City ST

E-5, Communications Armed Forces - United States Navy, City ST

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