PRODUCTION MANAGER

https://www.tlihome.com/
Managed Product development, production for Multiple division which includes Bath rugs, Area rugs, drapery rod set, Bath acc division.
Successfully developed and produced each item for Major retail stores.
Negotiate net cost, del, MOQ and margin targets without compromising production quality and aesthetics.
Maintain margin sheet, factory matrix, purchase records and other related documentation.
Identifying and analyzing opportunities to competitively bid, to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.
Collaborate and lead discussions and brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams including Design, Sales and Business
development.
Correctly interpret and enforce company policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Oversee all incoming QC samples, review all details against issued orders and advice corrective measures.
Review extension reports for all customer & seasonal orders to make sure goods will be arrived ON TIME.
Coordinate with Asia office for all types of samples & reports as requested by customer & sales team.
Conduct market research to identify consumer needs and identify competitors.
Frequently visited market comp shop to analyze each category for price points, key items &trends.
Develop samples based on market research and propose to sales team after prepare a cost analysis sheet.
Conduct market opportunity analysis to identify consumer needs and competitors in order to support new product launches and current product expansion opportunities; additionally, it provides insight on cost and profit impacts.
Maintain market and business intelligence reports receive from overseas office to promote the dynamics of the product including
competitive prices, designs, and competitors' products
Relayed strategic sourcing ideas to purchase each item from various countries to achieve maximum profitability.
Monitors and reports progress of projects within agreed timelines ensuring technical and financial goals are met.
Analyze and reduce production quality problems.

http://www.piscesglobe.com/index.html
Managed all functions of sourcing, development, production and sales for Home Textiles at Pisces Global LLC.
Sourced and produced products for Wakefern, Ross, Home goods, HSN, TJMAXX, Marshalls, Beall's Outlet And for ecommerce Websites
includes Amazon, Wayfair & zulily.
Negotiated aggressive pricing structures in all stages of sourcing, development, and production - resulted 20 % cost reduction.
Created and submitted RFQ/RFP/RFI proposal
Acted as a primary point of contact for vendors during the RFQ phase and effectively maintaining relationships.
Negotiating with suppliers on costing, MOQ, delivery lead times, onboard date and payment terms
Creating quote comparison sheets and submitting to upper management and awarded suppliers based on required Margin
Achieved 7 % increase in revenues due to better sourcing in various countries.
Sourced and created innovative line for beach Towels from Egypt. (Zero duty)
Advising store buyers on volume opportunities.
Analyzing supplier's performance for every quarter and shared recommendations to VP
Resolving all quality issues with QA and vendors
Participated in the market week meetings to support the organization in reviewing blueprint prototypes and track upcoming trends.
Calculated costs, formulate strategies and propose selling costs.
Communicating with buyers daily for all account related purposes.
Prepared and submitted proposals, power point presentation, domestic worksheets, and other related forms to customers.
Analyze market samples, developed innovative products and created a new SKU list with description and compete with pricing.
Responsible for identifying supplier capabilities and reacted to quick response/special make-up programs. It resulted in no late delivery
charge backs.
Worked closely with designs and the technical design team on the first and production sample.
Reviewed and approved lab test and inspection reports.
Achieved on-time delivery for all purchased items at a 95% rate.
Updating weekly PO schedule and container tracker reports to customers.

SOURCING & PRODUCTION MANAGER

https://www.laytners.com/
www.NorthBranchHome.com
Managed all functions of sourcing and production for multiple divisions. (Mélange Home, Laytner's & Linen, North Branch Home, Ecommerce & Private Labels)
Sourced and produced products for Major retailers including Bloomingdales, Bed Bath and Beyond, online customers including HSN,
Tuesday Morning, Ocean state Job Lot, Beall's Outlet, Century 21, Garnet Hill, Gilt, Rue La La, Saks 5 th Ave, Sierra Trading, Nordstrom Rack,
Ann & Hope, Linen and Source, Hautelook, Hayneedle,zulily,Amazon.com, Overstock.com, jet.com, Wayfair.com, onekingslane.com,
Walmart.com etc.
Sourced products from India, Pakistan, Portugal, Turkey, China.
Submitted prices to management and decided on the order placement.
Reviewed vendor cost sheets, prepared margin charts, and reviewed with VP prior to key costing meetings with cross functional teams.
Reviewed and approved lab test and QA Evaluation reports before the goods were shipped on a boat.
Developed new products that were merchandised each season - resulted in 4 % less freelance and design art expenses.
Following all the production activities with suppliers and update to the sales team, resulted in quick feedback to the customers on the delivery and shipping schedule.

Oversaw the development & the production for a plethora of items for men's, women's, juniors, boys and girl's division both in Woven / Cut & Sew Knits / Fleece Items, sweaters & Active sportswear collection as well.
Accounts Include, Walmart, JC Penny, Macys, Hanes, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory, National stores/ Citi trend & few other
Retailers.
Collaborated with Asia team and successfully produced LICENSED APPARELS includes BHPC, Baby Phat Etc.
Handled Production for Private label customers like PVH (Michael Kors) - Apple Bottom/Baby Phat, Hurley Boys, Polo Girls, Soft as a Grape,
Alstyle, TSC apparel etc.
Sourced Undergarments / Men's T shirts from WRAP CERTIFIED facility at Tirupur for Walmart.
Sourced Men's and women's activewear styles from Haiti. (Zero duty)
Oversee production for multiple division from initial stage to till shipment.

PRODUCTION LEAD

Monitored production for juniors, junior plus, missy's divisions, knits, sweaters, and woven items.
Daily communication with overseas factories right from its commencement to its shipment.
Chase Factory on all samples, trims and Test reports for flawless production.
Create purchase orders through AS-400 and all other system updates when it is necessary.
Accounts include: Macy's, Bonton, Meijer's, private label accounts include Mandee, Torrid, Charlotte Russe, Maurice's, Charming, Vanity,
Fred Meyers, and Shopko.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Handled Production for Menswear/ childrenswear division both in woven, knits, sweaters and woven
Assisted to Source, develop, and produce garments from Pakistan / India/ China / Bangladesh.
Helped production team for all production related tasks includes entry of PO, lab dips /strike off approvals, price confirmation to vendors & follow up on all samples etc.
Update production PP summary chart and consolidation excel grid

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

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GAYATHRI SUNDARRAO: PRODUCTION MANAGER in Edison, NJ

GAYATHRI SUNDARRAO

TLI Home, NJ

Pisces Global LLC & Prana Imports

Mélange Home LLC

Premdurai Imports USA Inc

Chase Factory

Oved Apparel, NY

Alagappa University