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DARIUS GIBBS

DARIUS GIBBS

Dumont,New Jersey

Summary

Promotes a team-oriented environment and inspires high morale. With a team approach to operations and staff development this drives team to produce both production and organizational excellence.

Process improvement and leadership skill for maximum revenue growth. Organized and track record developing operations procedures for maximum efficiency of work force. Able to work well and efficiently under extreme pressure.

Improved the profitability of the company by successfully negotiated lower FOB and LDP costs that brings the company savings of $2.5M on first year working with company.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both oral and written. Skills include, but not limited to decision making, strategic planning, operation management, product development, production, sourcing, logistics, budgeting and project management. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Dedicated Fashion professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Language

Work History

Production & Sourcing Director

MAGNIFICENT BABY, LLC
04.2022 - Current
  • Manage all phases of productions, sourcing and product development from inception to finished products and logistics.
  • Work and Prepare budget and cash flow allocation upon receipt of sales and buy projection per seasons.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies in production departments.
  • Manage activities of production team adjusting to changing priorities.
  • Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style.
  • Address logistical concerns with internal departments and overseas office, vendors, agents.
  • Communicate with all internal and external departments on issues that could affect production calendar.
  • Assess and communicate core job responsibilities to direct reports
  • Resolve and coordinate production issues by communicating with design, Sales, and Tech Design
  • Manage and work with bank on Letter of Credit opening/issuance and transactions.
  • Manage business development with prospective brands like Disney, Gap and Harry Potter.
  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced company's reputation in community and industry at large.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within organization.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
  • Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
  • Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Production & Sourcing

VELOCITY BRANDS GROUP
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Production & Sourcing – Tahari Sportswear and activewear and Josie Natori’s Sportswear, activewear, and loungewear
  • (75% Knits/Sweaters and 25% Woven) – Catering mostly to clients ie; Sam’s Club, TJMaxx, Marshalls and Burlington
  • Product Development and Design – Men’s Natori’s Sportswear, activewear and loungewear
  • (75% Knits/Sweaters and 25% Woven) – Catering mostly to clients like Sam’s Club, TJMaxx, Marshalls and Burlington.

Director of Production & Sourcing

SVES LLC
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Manage and organize all Past Season Merchandise (PST) received from AEO Headquarters/DC, Gymboree and GAP in coordination with warehouse teams.
  • Make sure all merchandise is categorized accordingly for proper pricing
  • Reach out and communicate with all AEO vendors overseas for any available sell off merchandise that includes canceled orders, overruns and even second quality merchandise
  • Negotiate prices and issued Purchase Order accordingly
  • Work with timely delivery in coordination with our nominated freight forwarder
  • Monitor and shipments and logistics and make sure goods are cleared with customs and delivered to our warehouse on timely manner.
  • Prepare available to sell and price them accordingly by category.
  • Send all available to sell to customers like TJMaxx, Marshalls, Winners, Factory Connection and Gordmans.

Production & Sourcing Director & Product Development

THE SISKIND GROUP
02.2013 - 03.2018
  • Manage all phases of productions, sourcing and product development from inception to finished products and logistics, including CAD creation, tech packs and Line sheets
  • Manage seven (7) people including Merchandiser and Quality Control Inspector overseas
  • Manage production of 50,000 units of products each month with total amount of $15M revenue per year
  • Work with Retail Links for SAM’S Club and Sears order.

Production & Sourcing Director

ICER BRANDS LLC
03.2010 - 02.2013
  • Owns Apple Bottoms, Ecko Red Junior, Sean John Junior, Levi’s & UNK NBA – Junior & Men’s Contemporary Clothing (Denims and non-denims tops & Bottoms both knits and woven – 70% Knits and Sweaters and 30% Woven and Denims with several washes) and active wear.
  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.

Production & Sourcing Director

ROMAR INTERNATIONAL
03.2008 - 02.2010
  • Junior, Missy & Children’s Contemporary Clothing (Denims and non-denims tops & Bottoms), Ladies & Children’s Accessories, Lingerie/Intimates & Sleepwear, Hosiery, Foundation, loungewear, Active wear and Sportswear
  • Hot Kiss brand is 80% Denims with several washes.
  • Hello Kitty Brands for Children clothing.

Education

BSBM - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2005

BSC - Marketing

University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
04.1988

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Logistics Management
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Strategies and goals
  • Crisis Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Calendar Management
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-solving abilities

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved in savings the company $1.5M within a year with the company through effectively negotiated price with vendors.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved in negotiating longer payment terms through effectively working with vendors.
  • Negotiated with vendor on the lowest MOQ's possible.
  • Achieved in negotiating with vendors on shorter production lead time and quicker turn around of orders placed.

Timeline

Production & Sourcing Director

MAGNIFICENT BABY, LLC
04.2022 - Current

Production & Sourcing

VELOCITY BRANDS GROUP
05.2020 - 03.2022

Director of Production & Sourcing

SVES LLC
03.2018 - 04.2020

Production & Sourcing Director & Product Development

THE SISKIND GROUP
02.2013 - 03.2018

Production & Sourcing Director

ICER BRANDS LLC
03.2010 - 02.2013

Production & Sourcing Director

ROMAR INTERNATIONAL
03.2008 - 02.2010

BSBM - Business Management

University of Phoenix

BSC - Marketing

University of Santo Tomas

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207 Delong Avenue, Dumont, New Jersey, 07628

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207 Delong Avenue, Dumont, New Jersey, 07628
DARIUS GIBBS