Kevin Keyser
PURCHASING MANAGER
Sage | United States
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In my own words
— KevinHard working individual looking for a job within the action sports industry that utilizes my skills and provides room for growth.
Trajectory
Oct 2015 — Now
PURCHASING MANAGER · RIP CURL
RIP CURL:
PURCHASING MANAGER OCTOBER 2015-PRESENT
• Oversee all import and domestic production for Rip Curl USA and Canada
• Work with Freight Forwarders on shipment approvals, product classification and Customs clearance
• Create a Weekly Receipts report with weekly shipment updates that is distributed company-wide
• Create seasonal buy plans and coordinate with other regions to align on global buys
• Create and maintain a HTS and Duty Rate worksheet for both US and Canada imports
• Work with Product Teams on Quality Assurance and coordinate all product repairs
• Issue all Purchase Orders for Men’s Apparel, Wetsuits, Bags, Watches and Footwear
• Track all shipments through WIP reports to ensure on time delivery
Jun 2011 — Oct 2015
Production Manager · Quiksilver/Roxy/DC Shoes
• Oversaw production of all 3 brands for all woven styles
• Maintained orderly flow of product through data entry, maintenance, follow-up, and tracking
• Ran supply demand reports for weekly shipping meeting
• Communicated and built relationships with suppliers
• Kept track of key calendar dates and communicated all issues to product teams
• Tracked all fit samples and sent TOP fit comments through PLM
• Worked with International sales team to ensure suppliers were up to date with shipping guidelines
• Worked with Logistics to ensure on time delivery
Dec 2010 — Dec 2011
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR · Lifted Research Group (LRG)
LIFTED RESEARCH GROUP:
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR- IRVINE, CA DECEMBER 2010- JUNE 2011
• Issued Salesman Sample and SMU Purchase Orders in Full Circle
• File Lab Dips/Trims/Materials/ Bulk Approvals
• Maintain Samples and Sample Lines
• Oversee maintenance of Proto Trackers through WIP reports sent by Vendors
• Receive and log all Salesman Samples
• Update and maintain style comment sheets
Jul 2007 — Oct 2010
SMU PRODUCT MANAGER & STYLE MASTER · Hurley International
HURLEY INTERNATIONAL:
SMU PRODUCT MANAGER & STYLE MASTER-COSTA MESA, CA. JULY 2007 - OCTOBER 2010
• Work closely with Product Developers in regards to all aspects of product development.
• Keep track of key calendar dates and communicate any issues
• Work with Logistics in regards to making sure packing lists and UCC labels were sent to vendors
• Issue all purchase orders in Full Circle
• Update BOMs and Tech packs in WebPdm
• Review invoices for approval
• Create and maintain all company style numbers in Full Circle
• Input style info into Inovis catalog
Dec 2004 — Jul 2007
SAMPLES COORDINATOR · Billabong USA
BILLABONG USA:
SAMPLES COORDINATOR-IRVINE, CA. DECEMBER 2004-JULY 2007
• In charge of receiving and shipping 36 sample lines
• Coordinate International shipping
• Implemented new system for shipping and receiving samples
• Maintain inventory log of all samples
• Prepare packing lists for each shipment
• Coordinate clothing repairs for production and sales samples
• Transport and deliver samples to sports shows and sales meetings
• Issue purchase orders for Juniors Tees and Fleece
Activity
Education history
Esperanza High School
Certificate | 1999 - 2003
