Hi, I’m
Ofelia M. Diaz
Product Management
Whittier,CA
Summary
Passionate, value-driven Product Manager with over 15 years’ experience managing multiple domestic and international factories. Excel in managing multiple projects concurrently with strong detail, problem-solving, and follow-through capabilities.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Brown Jordan Inc.
Director of Product Management
06.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Track new product development and assist VP of Product Management in efficiently leading the lifecycle management of all outdoor product to ensure all state gates are met for an on-time product launch.
- Manage and give direction to direct reports as necessary.
- Assist in managing relationships with outside designers. Ensure design agreements are executed and design briefs are reviewed and communicated with design team and all key internal business partners.
- Update schedule on design brief as necessary and communicate any schedule or design changes with all key stake holders.
- Assist in identifying new product to be sourced with third party suppliers.
- Work with key suppliers on development of new product and new product categories
- Ensure supplier agreements are received and kept up to date.
- Work closely with procurement manager to asses factory pricing and negotiate as needed.
- Assist in communicating changes in product design and any delays in the development process to all key stakeholders.
- Identify consumer trends to develop business cases for new products.
- Review and submit sku rationalization to senior leadership.
- Support marketing with new product launches.
- Assist in developing the necessary training tools for new products and provide training for the sales and customer service teams
JANUS Et Cie
Product Manager
09.2006 - 06.2022
Job overview
- New Product Introduction Process: Make sure all information required is received from Product Development, order showroom product & events, sales tools, replacement parts, inventory management and product training
- Responsible to train and guide other product managers in department with processes and procedures
- Place and manage purchase orders with vendors and manage inventory levels. Purchased approximately $22 million of purchases in 2021
- Track production from initial PO placement, through acknowledgement, transit, and receipt into warehouse
- Manage warranty claims and respond to product problem issues, including possible replacements and getting credits from factories
- Document product specifications, training materials and reference documents
- Coordinate with Website Team to maintain product data on website
- Keep all product information current, including price lists and specs
- Support Sales and Customer Service teams with product knowledge and training
- Conduct internal product training for new employees and on-going training for staff
- Manage pricing and cost negotiations
- Analyze product offering and make recommendations on stocking, non-stock or discontinue
Goldberg And Solovy Foods
Billing Specialist
06.2000 - 09.2006
Job overview
- Bill vendors for rebates
- Receive and post payments
- Answer billing inquiries
Education
Cerritos CollegeNorwalk, CA
from Liberal Arts And General Studies
Skills
- Project Management
- Product Management and Pricing
- Product Training
- Purchasing
- Technical Product Specification
- Product Launches
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Negotiation
Timeline
Director of Product Management
Brown Jordan Inc.
06.2022 - 07.2023
Product Manager
JANUS Et Cie
09.2006 - 06.2022
Billing Specialist
Goldberg And Solovy Foods
06.2000 - 09.2006
Cerritos College
from Liberal Arts And General Studies
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