Lillianna Lin
Fort Lee,NJ
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager - Product
RDG Global
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Led the Pre-Production team across multiple product categories, including Missy, Junior, and Girls, with an average of over 200 monthly SKUs
- Implemented a quick-turn production calendar, reducing lead time from order commitment to shipment from 120 to 90 days
- This led to a 50% increase in TJ Maxx Junior business in 2023 compared to 2022
- Served as the lead for the global sourcing strategy, including vendor allocation and product placement strategy in East and South Asia for all categories
- Introduced, established, and maintained relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliers to diversify the company's factory matrix
- Identified and managed production capacity reservations and raw materials, advising on consumption status and resolution of outstanding liabilities to manage financial exposure
- Managed resolution of quality and construction issues on fabric and garment during development and sample stages
- Provided alternatives to modify design and counter source competitively to achieve the desired margin while maintaining design integrity
- Collaborated with the design, tech, merch, sales, and finance teams to establish and execute a highly efficient development calendar that catered to our company's cross-brand needs
- This resulted in streamlined processes and effective communication between various departments, leading to the timely delivery of high-quality products
- Performed data analysis, interpretation, and visualization to analyze margins, track cost increases and decreases, Vendor allocations, and seasonal roll-ups
- Led weekly cross-functional meetings to ensure smooth communication and timely reporting on the development schedule, sales calendar, and production critical dates
- Partnered with Technical and Design teams, ensure quality and fit requirements, and communicate approval deadlines & product quality collectively
- Proactively managed Pre-production and Production Team of 4 by regularly monitoring Allocation and WIP status reports, ensuring on-time delivery of orders.
Product Development – Consultant
Quest Basics
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed from concept-to-launch of the first-to-market 100% sustainable consumer electronic brand (4terra)
- Generated $1.5M+ since launch from both B2B and eCommerce channels
- Redefined product assortment strategy, pivoted from an item-driven model to a complete collection with a strong brand identity, powerful storytelling, tiered pricing strategies, and a pipeline for expansion
- Hired and trained the overseas office of talents focusing on digital marketing strategy through different content to maximize and grow the social media presence
- Established the blueprint for the Technical Product Management team on seasonal product roadmap presentations to stakeholders and cross-functional teams, focusing on how each curated category will address consumer needs and white spaces
- Acted as the product owner, conveyed a clear direction and storytelling, and managed and prioritized product backlog
- Provide feedback to the scrum team and sign off
- Implemented 360 omnichannel brand and product engagement with digital content for B2B, B2C, eCommerce, and Social Media markets.
Director - Production
DELTA GALIL
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed the full process from inception to completion of $34 million Splendid for Premium Brands (Costco) and Walmart and private label account
- Oversaw the production lifecycle of the entire collection with domestic and overseas factories, including Asia, North America, and Duty-Free Countries
- Analyzed and negotiated garment costing to meet or exceed corporate margin goals with overseas offices and direct vendors
- Gained new market share by identifying the emerging GO GREEN movement through market research and innovations with sustainable material and packaging
- Collaborated with in-house QA/QC on production testing, inspections, and quality concerns and with the Logistics Department for freight booking and receiving
- Planned annual divisional calendar and oversaw production WIP for all critical milestones from concept, buy plan, PO, and receiving in the warehouse
- Optimized the divisional visibility on logistic booking, in transit, receiving, and inventory reports.
Senior Manager – Product Development & Production
GLOBAL BRANDS GROUP
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Increased corporate margin by 30% by phasing out the air shipment budget with early planning
- Grew the team from one direct report to four direct reports
- Expanded job responsibility to oversee four additional brands – Juicy Couture, Herve Leger, Bebe, and Buffalo
- Managed offshore offices and vendor bases, expanding the core factory network in the Middle East, China, and Southeast Asia regions
- Expanded Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) approved vendor matrix based on the needs of each division
- Responsible for all product-related processes, including the company calendar, development strategies, cost engineering and negotiation, factory allocation, quality control, and maintaining corporate margin
- Organizational infrastructure and leveraging across different brands and programs
- Maintained and provided oversight for style adoption, factory capacity, fabric, trim projections, and aligning within corporate margins.
SENIOR MANAGER– Product Development & Production
C, Wonder
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led the C. Wonder apparel team in multiple product categories and worldwide distributions
- C Wonder has an average of 160+ SKUs per season
- Oversaw product development, fabric R&D, and production teams
- Travelled to the Asia offices for costing and team strategies
- Responsible for ensuring the brand, positioning, cultivation, and guardianship of the C
- Wonder product to ensure integrity, growth, and profitability are intact.
Product Manager
LI & FUNG USA
10.2007 - 12.2013
- Nominated to station at Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Korea offshore offices to train the production team
- Launched Simply Vera by Vera Wang for Kohls and Keds apparel at Opening Ceremony Boutique as the first launch of a designer collection for L&F's extensive portfolio
- The success was featured on the front page of the November 22, 2011, issue of WWD
- Increased sales by $20 million by seizing the quick turn marketing opportunity with domestic productions and on the North American duty-free fronts
- Managed the full process from inception to completion for Premium Brands selling to big-box stores (Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s Wholesale Club).
Education
Economic -
Fordham University - Lincoln Center
Skills
- Global and Domestic Sourcing
- Brand-building strategies
- Cross-functional Team Management
- Price negotiations
Certification
Cornell University, Product Management Certificate, Aug 2020
Technology
- Proficient in using both Mac and PC
- Microsoft Office Suite (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- G Suite
- Shopify
- Wix
- Adobe Photoshop
- PLM
- SAP
- TSG
- Oracle
- Qlikview
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Manager - Product
RDG Global
02.2022 - 01.2024
Product Development – Consultant
Quest Basics
02.2021 - 12.2021
Director - Production
DELTA GALIL
04.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Manager – Product Development & Production
GLOBAL BRANDS GROUP
06.2017 - 04.2019
SENIOR MANAGER– Product Development & Production
C, Wonder
01.2014 - 01.2015
Product Manager
LI & FUNG USA
10.2007 - 12.2013
Economic -
Fordham University - Lincoln Center
Cornell University, Product Management Certificate, Aug 2020
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