Nancy Locht

Senior Product Developer- Consultant · Scentco inc.

Vista, CA

In My Own Words

Accomplished Product Developer with expertise in Lifestyle products, Apparel, Softgoods, Toy, Stationery, Accessories development, production and merchandising. Strength in delivering the final product to Design and Production Teams. Skilled at developing detailed product technical packages, product management and creating competitive products.

Work Experience

Senior Product Developer- Consultant

Scentco inc.

2016 – 2022

• Work parallel with the creative team and branding department | work closely with company executives to achieve long-term and short-term operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations. • Developed concepts from ideations to through retail placement for e-commerce and mass retailers. • Create licensed products for high-end profile clients including Disney, Marvel, Dream Works, Nickelodeon, Num Noms, and Crayola. • Manage Product Life Cycle with detailed timelines, costing support, and global sourcing resources throughout the product creation phase. Establish deadlines during the various stages of product development. • Ensure art/design meet product standards requirements for cost and target audience. • Suggest product modification to improve sales for mass and specialty markets. • Perform QC before the product is released and report results to management procure and source materials in international markets. • Travel to Asia factories and trade shows as needed.

Product Development Specialist - Accessories

Another Line Inc.

2007 – 2009

• Product Development - Junior Accessories | Engineering Technical Specification Sheets. • Monitor all in house brands as well as License brands from FULL Design Cycle to production. • Cost Sheets, Line Sheets, BOM's | Sourcing New Materials and Hardware. • Update PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) on daily basis. • Daily communication with vendors overseas and domestic. • Weekly meetings with designers, sales team, and executives. • Collaborated with vendors to ensure style consistency with other marketing materials. • Worked with internal clients to determine strategy and design for upcoming seasons. • Presented projects to internal clients

Product Manager

Cocalo Inc.

2007 – 2007

• Soft goods & Accessories. • Handling all Product Development- sourcing, costing, trims, lab dipping, sampling, artwork approvals. • Monitor all overseas factories for quality and compliance adherence on product and packaging. • Monitored production schedules while adhering to assigned budgets. • Daily communication with factories via email, web discussions, and phone • Collaborated with vendors on overseas development and production. • Coordinate translation of labels and sales materials, quality control.

Production Manager

Nzania

2005 – 2007

• Handled all Import and Domestic Production • Managed all Pre-Production approvals and TOP of Production. • Place purchase orders for both Import and Domestic buys. • Work closely with Brand Managers & Merchandising Teams. • Attending weekly production meetings with designers and buyers. • Track all in-house sampling overseas production and domestic. • Managed two divisions, in control of both Action Calendars including WIP reports • Sourcing, Costing and Tech Pack Management, PD layouts. • Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and marketing outreach. • Generated new ideas with limited direction.

Product Development

BCBG Max Azria Group

2004 – 2004

• Development - Handbags. • Update Weekly Line Sheets for Buyers and Designers. • Track of Sampling, Trims, Lab Dips, Technical Sheets. • Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach. • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy. • Collaborated with vendors to ensure style consistency, Sample Dates, and Trims are on point.