Dorthy Shen
Great Neck,NY
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Product Development / Production Manager with 18+ years of experience in the apparel and accessories industry. Relentless commitment to teamwork and company objectives. Highly organized, motivated, strategical and forward-thinking.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager of Production
Centric Brands
New York, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Build framework and implement processes for the successful launch of Messi Brand
- Lead new production team through all stages of product development and production life cycle - from ideation to bulk orders including building and managing TNA's, BOM's, cost negotiations, sample requests/approvals and all issues relating to bulk compliance
- Create, publish and maintain seasonal product end to end calendar and ensure cross functional teams’ adherence
- Drive cost negotiations and sourcing/allocation strategies across multiple go regions based on thorough understanding of product costs and vendor capabilities. Beating brand target margin goals season after season
- Execute category product development strategies that align with brand and divisional goals
- Lead overseas team to research and develop new fabrics across both knit and woven categories in order to support growing market needs
Manager of Product Development
Gap Brand
New York, NY
09.2017 - 05.2023
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes, reduce cost and increase efficiencies across all production regions and channels
- Lead PD team and work closely with cross functional partners in multiple geographical regions to deliver the most elevated products while adhering to margin and target goals
- Optimize production outcomes through extensive understanding of garment manufacturing process, factory capabilities/limitations and liability management
- Manage all aspects and stages of the product development cycle - from sketch review to bulk orders including building and managing TNA's, BOM's, cost negotiations, sample/strike off requests/approvals
- Engaged in market trends and understand macro factors to support brand initiatives - sustainability, coo migrations, de-risk supply channels
- Partner with R&D on fabric developments as well as sourcing team overseas on all trim developments
- Manage yarn and fabric commitments from MOU's to greige floats across all mills/vendors
Manager of Production
Michael Kors
New York, NY
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Develop and drive key business strategies to achieve target IMU's and deliver high quality products on time for the wholesale, retail and outlet lines
- Daily communication with overseas and domestic agents/factories relating to all aspects of production from proto development to bulk delivery
- Review and manage TNA's and greige reserves to ensure NDC needs are met for all global markets
- Work closely with fabric and trim counterparts to support design and merchandising teams with valid and creative cost saving options at all stages of development
- Keep open and professional channels of communication with all cross functional teams/partners
Associate Manager of Product Development
Gap Brand
New York, NY
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Manage cost negotiations to hit AUC targets; including traveling overseas for face-to-face vendor cost/ development meetings; understand key business needs to drive low FC's while maintaining quality and standard
- Work tirelessly with sourcing counterparts for new materials/cost options
- Daily communications Gap International Sourcing offices and factories to maintain timely sample development/TNA and bulk delivery
- Ensure product safety and quality; and prompt resolution to any production related issues for all Gap global markets
- Work efficiently and professionally with all cross functional partners to meet deliverables
Production Coordinator
Michael Kors
New York, NY
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Manage overseas agents and factories to ensure timely fit and bulk deliveries, quality control, minimize costs and prompt resolution to any production related issues
- Review, approve and retain lap dips, bulk swatches, fabric/garment tests, bulk trims, top of production samples
- Launch and track purchase orders, chargebacks, invoices and LC's using RLM, PDM and Enovia systems
- Act as liaison between design, tech design, merchandising, sales and logistics teams
Education
Bachelor's degree - Bio-Chemistry
Stony Brook University
05.2003
High School Diploma -
Stuyvesant High School
06.1998
Skills
- Production Lifecycle Management
- New Product Development
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Cost Negotiations and Vendor Management
- Fabric and Trim R&D
- Leadership Skills and Workforce Training
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Computer - MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, Outlook, PLM, Centric, Tradestone, Miro, PETE
Timeline
Sr. Manager of Production
Centric Brands
10.2023 - Current
Manager of Product Development
Gap Brand
09.2017 - 05.2023
Manager of Production
Michael Kors
01.2014 - 09.2017
Associate Manager of Product Development
Gap Brand
01.2010 - 01.2014
Production Coordinator
Michael Kors
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor's degree - Bio-Chemistry
Stony Brook University
High School Diploma -
Stuyvesant High School
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