Chad Washburn

Oversaw product development and sourcing for multiple divisions, marketing and E-commerce projects, and advocate collaborations. Collect and analyze feedback from customers and stakeholders to shape product requirements and features. Ensure products are launched correctly and on schedule. Produce and review product requirement documents (PRD). Review product costing throughout the development process; provide cost-saving alternatives and negotiate to meet required target MSRPs for inline and SMU major accounts. Key Accomplishments: • Forged long-term, productive relationships with both domestic and international manufacturers resulting in an 8% increase in global mainline/SMU profit margins while maintaining product integrity and production standards. • Executed seasonal product briefs targeting opportunity in competitive markets for multiple companies including Pac Sun, Macy’s, Buckle, Urban, Nordstrom’s, and Tilly’s. Established quick strike and speed-to-market in the development process by securing quarterly dollars directly from buyers from majors in pre-line meetings. • Collaborated with professional athletes on market collaborations including Christian Fletcher, Bruce Irons, Linkin Park, Steve Aoki, Julian Schnabel and B.J. Penn among others. • Improved product speed to market by creating a reduced development calendar for every season. • Created a fabric library for designers; updated seasonally. • Delivered a 4% increase in gross profit for the special project division.

Managed a team of product developers, fit technicians, and production assistants to develop and implement product strategies consistent with corporate vision. Ensured smooth and efficient flow of product activities by collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, design, and sales. Conducted competitive, pricing, and profitability analyses to recommend improvements in market position. Analyzed data from sell-through reports Key Accomplishments: • Delivered an 8% increase in margins on inline and SMU skus by negotiating with several overseas vendors for improved price quality. • Presented product information and trend/market research to key internal and external partners during key account meetings, trade shows, and market visits. • Collaborated with merchandisers and manufacturers and provided feedback on product costs based on fabric and construction; researched and suggested alternatives to reach price objectives. • Served as subject matter expert on various culture groups’ holidays potential impact on product delivery, sales, and margin.

Tracked and maintained a system for overseas sales sample delivery Key Accomplishments: • Maintained up to date quota prices and duty rates on Product Manager’s style cost sheets. • Coordinated delivery appointments with freight forwarder and warehouse on FOB shipments. • Purchase Order entry, issuance and follow up with factories. • All other necessary data entry in company software program i.e. cost book, BOM etc. • Dealt directly with factories regarding pricing and maintained the Product Manager’s style cost sheets. • Worked with pattern makers to create “Fit Comment” sketches for Product Managers to relay to factories for easier understanding.