Manager Quality

TIMOTHY MANNING

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EXPERIENCE

Coach – New York, New York | 2011 to 2011- Freelance

Fabric Research and Development Manager – Textiles – Full Price Handbag

Managed seasonal newness in fabric and trim development for design and fabric teams.

Ensured fabric development achieved Coach sourcing and pricing strategy while offering trend, new advance techniques for the brands aesthetics.

Worked through testing and technical development to commercialize fabric to bulk approval stage.

Partnered with overseas fabric teams/mills to ensure all priorities, cost perimeters and quality requirements were satisfied.

Coordinated with cross-functional teams to maintain milestone calendar dates, PLM information access along with managing local printing and NJ lab testing procedure.

West Elm – Williams Sonoma – New York, New York | 2007 to 2011

Sourcing Manager – Textiles – Top of Bed / Pillow / Window / Flooring / Bath

Developed and implemented seasonal and annual sourcing strategies for an expanding retail specialty brand

Increased IMU margin by 6% through cost negotiations, raw material commitments and narrowing vendor allocation

Maintained a consistent record of exceeding department goals of reducing cost and product return rates through product reengineering and multi-sourcing

Applied knowledge of manufacturing processes and textile finishing to leverage cost negotiation to best market condition

Reviewed product testing reports and settled, by negotiation with vendors, all product quality claims and fabric liability issues

Traveled internationally to identify new and innovative factory sources, communicate sourcing strategy and for direct cost negotiations

Shared my knowledge of factory production environments with underestimated vendors to improve capabilities, efficiency, product quality and lower cost

Mediated through recommendation, the design team’s aesthetic and the merchants’ cost parameters to achieve brand goals

Created and managed the sourcing calendar, deadlines, processes and procedures to successfully ensure on time production delivery

Managed a team of direct reports performing product quality and color approval, costing and line list data entry and SKU set up

Gap, Inc. – New York, New York | 2003 to 2007

Denim Manager North America – Men’s / Boys’ - Woven / Denim

Negotiated with vendor base to achieve divisional financial strategy per quarter

Developed sourcing strategy and category calendar to manage product flow from inception to production delivery

Advised the design and technical departments with manufacturing expertise to problem solve and develop product in a cost effective manner

Analyzed data to produce seasonal and annual hindsight and forecasting

Conducted seasonal wash trips to vendors’ facilities to review product and negotiate on sight

Traveled internationally and domestically to determine vendors’ strengths and capacities to meet production needs

Created reports and presentations for Senior VP and Merchants

Sears Holdings – Hoffman Estates, Illinois | 2001 to 2003

Woven Sourcing Manager – Boys / Girls - Woven / Denim

Negotiated to achieve buyer’s desired quality, delivery and pricing objectives for bottom line impact, at a volume of $230 million

Directed a team responsible for vendor management, cost and PO confirmation

Confirmed order placement through sourcing channels of Boys and Girls woven department

Managed costing process to achieve mark-up goals

Provided creative problems solving to ensure equitable solutions for buyers and suppliers

Worked with team to analyze and proactively respond to trade negotiations, testing protocol, production integrity, cycle timeline and garment specifications

Traveled domestically and internationally to evaluate denim/woven vendors

Partnered with global sourcing teams on strategic planning and vendor matrix of canvas, nylon and denim fabric products

Created summary reports for ongoing sourcing analysis

Express, The Limited Inc. – Columbus, Ohio | 1998 to 2001

Technical Coordinator – Women’s Denim

Developed technical spec packages via Web/PDM system

Communicated fit comments to vendors/factories for approvals and corrections

Approved fit, trims and construction

Established garment standards, specifications and construction

Conducted fit sessions, coordinated multi-sourced products and developed and graded patterns

Contributed technical knowledge to the development of denim wash at vendors’ facilities in conjunction with the design studio

Traveled internationally to resolve development and sourcing issues

Approved bulk shade band

AB & R, Inc., Billy Blues – Los Angeles, California | 1997 to 1998

Product Development / Production – Junior Denim

Sourced vendors, approved samples, developed grading and garment specifications

Supplied technical support in fabrics, fit and garment construction

Implemented and developed company policies and procedures

Managed first-through production pattern makers for junior denim products

Baxix – Los Angeles, California | 1996 to 1997

Product Development / Production – Junior Denim

Approved garment quality and insured timeliness of deliveries

Developed prototype specification packages for offshore manufacturing

Developed product for special accounts, including Victoria Secret, Express, and Lane Bryant

Scheduled and coordinated with sales staff for execution of desired product within defined cost structure

Supervised staff of patternmakers, sample makers, cutters, and assistants

Moe Clothing Co. – Pasadena, California | 1995 to 1996

Product Development Manager / Production – Junior Woven / Denim

Responsible for research and development for junior denim-based sportswear manufacturer

Audited and evaluated vendor production facilities

Tested and analyzed fabric quality for use in production and fabric allocation

Approved garment quality and ensured timeliness of delivery

Compiled orders for cutting tickets

Supervised first-through production patternmakers, sample makers and cutters

Supplied exclusive product development for specialty accounts

Us Boys, Inc. – Los Angeles, California | 1990 to 1995

Product Development / Pattern Maker / Design – Junior Knits / Woven / Denim

Developed graphics, shopped markets and conducted trim, print and pattern work research

Presented graphic designs and approved final styling

Developed quality specifications for production

Developed first-through production patterns

Inspected and audited bulk production

Supervised art department and coordinated graphics for fabric printing

Supervised patternmakers, sample makers and cutters

Responsible for exclusive product development for specialty accounts

EDUCATION

Certificate of Fashion Design, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los Angeles, CA

Associate Degree, The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandizing, Los Angeles, CA

SKILLS

Pattern Making, Gerber System, Investronica, Web PDM, Retail.com, Excel, Microsoft Work, Outlook

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