Natalie Heeney
Houston,TX
Summary
Project Manager with 10+ years of extensive expertise in production and product development driving substantial revenue growth and operational efficiency. Through fostered partnerships with overseas vendors and effective collaborations with internal cross-functional teams we achieve seasonal milestones listed specifically below. In addition, I was a pivotal partner to collecting feedback and integrating new technologies and processes for greater efficiencies, sustainability, and innovative development used in my department and companywide. I am a strategic planner, an expert negotiator, and a team player.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
04.2014 - 06.2024
- Oversaw 50% of the Aerie Apparel Production and Product Development that was crucial to bring total Aerie revenue from $550 Million in 2017 to $1 Billion in 2020.
- Managed development and production of 600+ SKUs, +8M apparel units annually generating +$300M in revenue.
- Created strategic seasonal time and action (TNA) calendars to allow for maximum innovation, on time deliveries and flexible business planning.
- Coordinated design, merchandising, and planning to advance product development, understand purchase size relative to market demands and achieve optimal allocation among our vendor base.
- Foster partnerships with 20+ overseas vendors to ensure timely product delivery, negotiate cost and strategically plan for business scenarios.
- Led cost negotiations with vendors to achieve quarterly initial-mark up goal per department. Also directed quarterly exercises to ensure best possible prices on basic materials such as buttons and drawcords.
- Created and achieved shortened TNA calendar for key item sweater program resulting in additional 445k units and additional $30M Q4 revenues. This "Chase" ensured the whole company received the best possible bonus for 2023.
- Spearheaded task force with IT to test and enhance production technologies, resulting in improved programs that were used company wide and sustainable development .
- Determined work scope and onboarded multiple international teams to support production operations, resolving issues and optimize systems work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Cost reduction
- Strategic planning & execution
- Budget Management
- Material planning
- Data Analysis
- Continuous improvement processes
- Dedication to product quality
- Workflow optimization
- Team development
- Decision-making
- Workforce training
Timeline
Production Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
04.2014 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of British Columbia
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