Corinne Grabowski
Paramus,NJ
Summary
Result-oriented Production Manager with 5 years of experience of reducing costs, improving team collaboration, and driving productivity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Ground Up International
New York, NY
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Analyzed production data to identify bottlenecks and develop solutions for increased output.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Analyzed cost breakdowns and margins seasonally to achieve target margin.
- Worked extensively with Walmart’s Retail Link platform using applications such as PO Tracking, Global Specifications, and Quote Management System.
- Updated the RML system to efficiently review open orders, analyze costing, monitor ship dates, track customer cancel dates, and coordinate with factories.
- Issued Chargebacks to factories for testing fees, compliance, and late shipments.
- Collaborated with Accounts Payable to process wire transfers for factory payments in a timely manner.
- Reviewed and analyzed hard customer PO's and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) documents to ensure order accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Sent customs documentation to customs brokers to ensure smooth clearance.
- Analyzed product margins to ensure alignment with company financial goals.
- Collaborated with a developer to help design the interface of our new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
- Leveraged Microsoft Power BI to monitor key metrics and flag issues.
Production Coordinator
Ground Up International
New York, NY
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Communicated daily with the factories and overseas China team members to confirm Purchase Orders, timelines, delivery updates, and sampling statuses.
- Reviewed and analyzed Walmart Red and Green Seal Samples against Tech Pack to adherence to quality standards.
- Entered and managed seasonal data in the Walmart Retail Link system.
- Created and maintained a seasonal Walmart Master File, a key document used across multiple departments to manage and track Walmart styles on order.
- Reviewed and commented on shipping marks, packaging, hangtags, RFID details, and other production-related materials.
- Reviewed and approved shipping documents such as the Invoice, Packing List, Interim, Footwear Invoice, Bill of Lading, and FCR Draft.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions effectively.
- Liaised with suppliers to negotiate costing and ship dates.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
Associate Production Coordinator
Ground Up International
New York, NY
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Direct communication and follow up on production status with overseas factories on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with Sales teams to issue factory purchase orders while insuring alignment with the customers.
- Supported cross-departmental communication with Sales, Licensing, and Design to ensure alignment on production goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production activities for reporting purposes.
- Organized and managed Pre-Production (PP) and Top Of Production (TOP) samples.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Production Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY06-2020
Skills
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Excel
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Production Manager
Ground Up International
01.2023 - 09.2025
Production Coordinator
Ground Up International
06.2021 - 12.2022
Associate Production Coordinator
Ground Up International
05.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Production Management
Fashion Institute of Technology