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Senior Sourcing & Development Manager 

- Knowledge of fabric construction & yarns	
- Knowledge of garment construction and patterns
- Works well in teams	
- Excellent time management skills
- Leadership ability	
- Aware of current industry trends and technology
- Organizational skills
- Proficient with PLM, PDM and Microsoft Office
- Ability to negotiate bulk prices	
- Works well under pressure
- Knowledge of print & dye processes


- Onboard and vet all current and new suppliers
- Source and develop all new raw materials
- Create and maintain BOMs & cost sheets to ensure data integrity
- Lead fittings and communicate updates to suppliers
- Manage all proto and SMS samples so they are delivered on time
- Daily communication with domestic cut & sew and overseas factories 
- Purchase all bulk raw materials for domestic factories
- Established and manage Beach Riot T&A Calendar
- Created annual/quarterly budget to meet development financial goals

- Research new innovations and trends to present to design seasonally across all categories
- Strategic sourcing of core and novelty items that align with brand’s image
- Provide functional leadership across the company, suppliers and team members
- Negotiate price, lead times and minimums for bulk goods
- Initiate development and testing of all new fabrics and trims | apparel & accessories
- Manage Alo SGS Testing Manual for materials, apparel & accessories
- Travel to sourcing, trend shows & mills: International + Domestic

Manager, Material R&D

- Manage the sourcing and development of all new fabrics & trims
- Travel to sourcing, trend shows & mills: International + Domestic
- Maintain BOMs, Fabric and Trim Codes & sourcing library
- Communicated new style developments, updates and approvals
- Developed performance soft & hard goods



Assistant Manager, Product Development | Material R&D

- Employee of the Year 2014
- Managed Print, Swim & Trim R&D - All Divisions
- Sourced & developed new fabrics/ jacquards - RUNWAY
- Negotiated prices, lead times & minimums based on needs
- Worked with Design teams to source new/ interesting qualities

Senior Associate - Material R&D

- Merchandised store window
- Purchased items from reps based on seasonal needs
- Assisted with dye/wash processes
- Maintained superior customer service

Merchandiser/ Key holder

- Managed purchase orders and packing slips
- Delivered goods to customers
- Dye process: dip dyeing, acid dyes, nylon dyes & reactive dyes

Pre Production Intern

- Managed accounts receivable and payable.
- Maintained inventory control; processed shipments when needed.
- Processed reports for the Clean Up Fund and various jobs.

Office Assistant

- Supported Head Coach in practice planning and management
- 2011 National Champions

Assistant Coach Youth Girls "A" Team

Find out detailed information about Katherine Eyanson, Senior Sourcing & Development Manager  in Newport Beach, CA

Katherine Eyanson: Senior Sourcing & Development Manager in Newport Beach, CA

Katherine Eyanson

Beach Riot

ALO YOGA, LLC.

ALO YOGA, LLC.

BCBG Max Azria Group, LLC

Holly Sharp Boutique/ Lucy Love

CareTex Dye House

The Reynolds Group

SOCAL Water Polo Foundation

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

University of California, Irvine