Dorthy Shen
Great Neck,NY
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Product Development/Production Manager with 20+ years of experience in the apparel and accessories industry. Relentless commitment to teamwork and company objectives. Highly organized, motivated, strategic, and forward-thinking.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager of Production
Centric Brands
New York, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Build a framework and implement processes for the successful launch of the Messi Brand
- Lead new production team through all stages of product development and the production life cycle—from ideation to bulk orders, including building and managing TNA's, BOM's, cost negotiations, WIP's, sample requests/approvals, and all issues relating to bulk compliance
- Create, publish, and maintain a seasonal product end-to-end calendar, and ensure cross-functional teams’ adherence
- Drive cost negotiations and sourcing/allocation strategies across multiple geo regions based on thorough understanding of product costs and vendor capabilities
- Design and execute category product development strategies that align with brand and divisional goals
- Lead overseas R&D 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
Stony Brook, NY05.2003
High School Diploma -
Stuyvesant High School
New York, NY06.1998
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