In my own words
— AMYI am an accomplished, decisive, and deadline-driven Apparel and Accessories Production Director with exceptional knowledge of all aspects of the Apparel industry, specializing in sourcing, pre-production, production, costing, logistics, and quality control.
I am an operations expert experienced in all aspects of sourcing, planning, and purchasing multiple seasonal clothing lines, developing a clothing line from conception through bulk delivery, as well as working with all freight forwarders and customs brokers on logistics issues. I travel domestically and globally sourcing new suppliers and visiting existing factories/agents to ensure appropriate materials, machinery, processes, and on-time delivery are achieved, as well as detailed cost negotiations. I supervise recurring capacity processes, capacity compliance, data input, and logistics. I possess strong knowledge of Full Circle apparel-based PLM system.
Trajectory
Aug 2019 — Now
Head Of Production · Stussy, Inc.
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Head Of Production
Head Of Production
Stussy, Inc. · Full-timeStussy, Inc. · Full-time
Aug 2019 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mosAug 2019 to Present · 5 yrs 4 mos
Los Angeles, California, United StatesLos Angeles, California, United States
Lead production, quality control, and inbound logistics for all product categories, overseeing a team responsible for the global supply chain of the iconic streetwear brand.
Team Leadership: Built and managed a full production team, including Cut and Sew production managers, Printables production staff, QC teams (internal and external), and the inbound logistics department. Fostered a collaborative team environment, ensuring alignment across all functions.
Vendor Management: Authored and implemented the global Vendor Operations Manual, covering all quality control addendums. Led supplier onboarding, ensuring factories adhered to stringent QC/QA expectations and chargeback policies.
Product Supply Chain: Managed product calendars for all programs, including seasonal lines, special make-up units (SMUs), printables, and quick-turn projects. Guided key initiatives such as strategic sourcing, social compliance, and supply chain sustainability.
Key Accomplishments:
Reduced vendor chargebacks by 50% through enforcing QC standards.
Reduced late deliveries by 40% with streamlined factory communication and process improvement.
Implemented a sourcing strategy that saved 15% in production costs by identifying more efficient factories.
Dec 2016 — Jan 2019
Director of Sourcing and Quality Assurance at Melmarc Products · Melmarc Products
Increased margins in each blank category while also improving the quality of the product. Reduced quality control costs 70% while establishing and leading an in-house team of 12 members. Negotiated contractual improvements such as competitive pricing, and enforceable quality assurance. Integrate compliance requirements into production calendars. Manage vendors and travel to factory and vendor sites for inspections, negotiations, and development.
Feb 2013 — Jan 2017
Production Director · Lifted Research Group
*Head of department responsible for all categories of product development, technical design, production, logistics, and quality control.
* Execute all sourcing, style allocation, price negotiations, costing, and purchase order duties.
* Perform yearly production and create development calendars with key dates and margin reports.
* Implement all quality control, development, and cost negotiations with existing suppliers.
* Source new suppliers, implementing social compliance audits, negotiation of company compliance manual requirements, and analyzing factory capacity for seasonal style allocation.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Recognized for building new relationships with international suppliers.
* Consistent on time delivery of seasonal bulk production.
* Yearly update of vendor compliance manual and all addendums.
Mar 2008 — Feb 2013
Production Manager · Lifted Research Group
Coordinated and executed the planning and purchasing processes, including sourcing, buying, tracking, and shipping of overseas bulk production.
* Led the Quality Control and Logistics department, overseeing both functions in-house and overseas.
* Performed price negotiations and tracked costs and purchase orders.
* Created multifaceted margin reports.
* Managed the delivery of products to global destinations.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Created a comprehensive vendor compliance manual, including a chargeback schedule updated annually.
* Created an in-house QC department implementing industry standard AQLs and managed 3rd party QC on the factory level.
Aug 2002 — Aug 2008
Apparel Production Manager · Sole Technology
Managed the planning and purchasing for 6 brands—Etnies, Etnies Girl, eS, Emerica, Altamont, and 32.
* Sourced and tracked shipping for overseas bulk production and performed all in-house quality control.
* Traveled internationally to oversee to source new suppliers and perform quality control with existing vendors.
Jun 2001 — Aug 2002
Apparel Production Manager · Globe Shoes
Jan 1998 — Jun 2001
Production Manager · Gotcha
Apr 1996 — May 1998
Production coordinator · Hyper Corp/Tribe Dist/Senate
