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Kimberly Hower

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager - Sourcing & Operations

Li & Fung
New York, NY
08.2023 - Current
  • Manage relationship with brand as the external brand lead.
  • Daily engagement with 3PL partners to guarantee timely shipments and optimize supply chain operations.
  • Oversee Centric (PLM), E1 (internal PO system), and VendorNet (External PO system), to ensure order management is smooth and error free.
  • Facilitate chargebacks received from brand.
  • Analyze shipping metrics to improve efficiency.
  • Daily development of driving business critical solutions to enhance complete business optimization.

Sr. Production & Operations Coordinator

URBN: Free People
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Comprehensive management of sourcing tasks from PO placement through manufacturing and product delivery.
  • Managed transparent cross functional relationships between internal teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Ran weekly meetings with internal teams to ensure product deliverables are on time.
  • Managed inventory levels, working closely with DCs.
  • Weekly analysis of brand reporting, highlighting areas for improvement.
  • Identified LT issues and drive speed to market initiatives.

Product Development Specialist

Marchon
New York, NY
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Managed end to end product launches from ideation to market ensuring the product roadmap was agile and strategy effective.
  • Participated in team collaboration to manage T&A calendars, deadlines, and development strategies.
  • Managed cross functional relationships to ensure deadlines were met, product was to standard, and costing was within budget.
  • Facilitated line review meetings to recommend phase-outs, analyzed brand strategy effectiveness, and manage cost benefit analyses on product initiatives.
  • Worked alongside QC team to make sure quarterly vendor audits were completed and any new vendors onboarded.

Product Development Coordinator

Kate Spade & Company
New York, NY
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Supported the implementation and innovation growth process of handbags and SLGs.
  • Worked alongside retail and marketing teams to determine effective marketing campaigns, e-commerce content, and product launches.
  • Created all BOMs for all styles.
  • Ensured product was developed in compliance with all regulations by managing relationships with overseas vendors and key sales partners.
  • Developed all product focusing on brand strategy and marketing initiatives to ensure sales goals were met and customer segments properly targeted.

Product Development Assistant

Camuto Group
New York, NY
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Developed new strategies to streamline development process.
  • Worked cross-functionally with sales, supply chain, and vendors to manage development timelines and product expectations.
  • Managed market analysis and presented findings to senior leadership.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales performance across retailers.
  • Actively maintained PLM system to ensure all categories, images, pricing and other details were accurate for launch.
  • Maintained production and marketing calendars for timely product launches and integration.

Education

Master of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communication

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York
2020

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising And Business Administration

Marist College
2015

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • PLM systems

Timeline

Account Manager - Sourcing & Operations

Li & Fung
08.2023 - Current

Sr. Production & Operations Coordinator

URBN: Free People
10.2021 - 08.2023

Product Development Specialist

Marchon
12.2018 - 05.2020

Product Development Coordinator

Kate Spade & Company
05.2017 - 11.2017

Product Development Assistant

Camuto Group
04.2016 - 05.2017

Master of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communication

Marist College

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising And Business Administration

Marist College

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