Kevin Keyser
PURCHASING MANAGER · RIP CURL
Sage, CAIn My Own Words
Hard working individual looking for a job within the action sports industry that utilizes my skills and provides room for growth.
Work Experience
PURCHASING MANAGER
RIP CURL2015 – Present
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
Production Manager
Quiksilver/Roxy/DC Shoes2011 – 2015
• 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
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Lifted Research Group (LRG)2010 – 2011
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
SMU PRODUCT MANAGER & STYLE MASTER
Hurley International2007 – 2010
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
SAMPLES COORDINATOR
Billabong USA2004 – 2007
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
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