Janelle Harding
Product Developer
Seattle | United States
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Industries
Fashion
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Skate
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In my own words
— JanelleSourcing and production leader experienced in translating designs into quality garments.
Track record of success in overseeing private label products from creation to completion. Hard-working learner excited by details and continuous improvement.
Trajectory
Jul 2017 — Now
Product Developer · Nordstrom
Specialized in off-the-line and quick turn merchandise
Reviewed and fit samples to ensure quality, aesthetic and design intent meets brand standards
Ensured shortened product development lead time by problem solving and quick decision making to maintain on time deliveries
Created, revised and maintained tech packs through PLM system
Managed and reconciled garment and fabric testing reports
Apr 2014 — Jul 2017
Production Planner · Zumiez
Supervised vendors across China, Taiwan, Mexico, Vietnam and Nicaragua. Regular onsite activities included cost negotiations and inspections to ensure quality and design integrity
Managed team of two production associates
Met vendor allocation goals within 5% margin every season
Initiated cost review meetings with buyers, held final price approval on all wovens garments
Dec 2013 — Apr 2014
Associate Production Planner, Knits · Zumiez
Coordinated design and buyers to cost engineer product, matching category margins
Optimized production logistics to maximize on-time deliveries and minimize negative impacts on product margins
Responsible for all aspects of garment production from tech pack handoff to warehouse delivery
Monitored WIP and elevated schedule conflicts to management
Jun 2012 — Dec 2013
Assistant Manager, Global Sourcing · Eddie Bauer
Assessed and approved all trim components to bulk production
Sent styles out for costing, negotiating to finalize prices
Coordinated development samples, built recap charts for management and merchandisers
Evaluated sample execution with design partners, communicated performance to vendors
Aug 2010 — May 2012
Production Coordinator · Union Bay
Assisted with product development of Girls and Missy garments
Tracked and organized samples for buying and sell in meetings
Issued POs, set up vendors and maintained style number and color code database
Liaison between cross-functional departments
Activity
Education history
The Art Institute of Seattle
Bachelor's Degree | 2007 - 2009