Robert Jones
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented Senior Product Developer with experience of working in collaboration with buyers and design teams to build quality assortments at low costs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Developer
Macy's
New York, NY
03.2022 - Current
Product Development Assistant
Macy's
New York, NY
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Worked with Men's shoes & Men's Sportswear
- Created styles within PLM and updated BOM's throughout the season
- Worked with OSO Merchant to communicate product details and specific meeting sample requirements
- Update and own first cost style-level analysis proto iterations until final style is approved
- With support from Costing team, utilized costing database to determine target costs based on product attributes, IMU goal and retail price, review vendor cost breakdowns and escalate costing issues
- Partnered with OSO Merchant and Strategic Sourcing to ensure cost negotiations are executed and the established target cost / IMU goal is met
- Managed and track all meeting samples requested for area of responsibility
- Created line list in OMS
- Finalized order details and sent Vendor Recaps + PA Sheets to Vendors
- Key all assortment POs, manage, and track POs throughout the season
- Worked with OSO Merchant to ensure production related activities and any PO changes are captured
- Worked with Product Associate to update IMU Roll-Up throughout the season
- Supported in preparation for Mid-Point / Pre-Line Review, Line Review Meetings and Post Buy Recap meetings
- Worked with vendor to develop a sustainable sneaker using recycled materials.
Planning Allocator
Tommy Hilfiger
New York, NY
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Store Planning: Utilized JDA to produce store unit sales and stock plans by class based on historical performance and trend
- Developed store planning strategy for each class which included determining volume group rankings, sales forecasting method, and historical planning basis to produce accurate sales plans
- Monitored the stores' sales performance by class against plan to identify trends and store plans that need to be revised going forward
- Allocation: Allocated merchandise to the stores based on the store's plans and/or style selling
- Monitored open-to-ship by class for each store to determine additional store needs or stock imbalances
- Identified and determined additional store receipt requirements and recommended reorder quantities by style and color
- Established and modified store groups.
Merchandising Assistant
Gap
New York, NY
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted the merchandising team with unpacking & arranging samples
- Data entry to create pricing architecture through ACT & PLM
- Created line sheets & visual mapping charts for the international buyers
- Visual merchandising for both Gap & Banana Republic showrooms.
Allocation Intern
Buying, Furla
New York, NY
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Planning: Updated Promotional Calendars
- Reviewed Weekly Sales reports for Full Price and Outlet Channels
- Assisted in making fallouts on products where inventory is a concern
- Review Weekly inventory reports for both channels, to track delivery dates and ensure product is arriving to the warehouse on time
- Allocation: Set up replenishment and allocation reports in Excel for the Planning Manager to use in the allocation process
- Set up non-replenishable SKU and double SKU lists, using reports provided by the planning manager
- Assist in Replenishment process from local warehouse to stores
- Buying: Create visual representations for each season for top tier and local stores
- Updated Line List
- Updated Product Knowledge
- Created a Comprehensive Competitive Analysis.
Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandiser / Topshop
New York, NY
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Optimized Customer Experience
- Styled and assisted customers
- Worked with Visual Merchandising Team.
Sales Associate
Tommy Hilfiger
Sunrise, FL
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Assisted with selections, made product recommendations and facilitated sales
- Also accountable for visual merchandising, stocking, replenishing and duties
- Processed cash, credit and checking transactions
- Part of the team to generate $1MM in revenues in one day on Black Friday, 2014.
Senior Product Developer
Club Room Men's Sportswear
- Men's Cashmere, and Men's Swimwear
- Met with vendors overseas in Korea and Taiwan to negotiate costing and review R&D samples
- Worked with manufacturers located in Asia, India, Europe, Africa, South America, and North America
- Partnered with Buying & Planning counterparts to ensure department level financial targets support assortment strategy; work with Design to make modifications if needed
- Collaborated with Sourcing Associates to ensure all styles receive vendor allocation
- Worked with the Design team to suggest engineering to meet cost targets if necessary
- Worked with OSO Merchant to communicate product details and specific meeting sample requirements
- Updated and owned first cost style-level analysis and any iterations based on proto iterations until final style is approved
- Updated IMU Roll-Up at a style-level based on target cost, first cost (and iterations), and final cost
- Provided dashboard views of IMU roll-up to Strategic Sourcing team
- Partnered with OSO Merchant and Strategic Sourcing to ensure cost negotiations are executed and the established target cost / IMU goal is met
- Reviewed execution of all development samples and monitored line development activities throughout the season
- Participated in Seasonal Prep and Line Development Meeting, Mid-Point / Pre-Line Review, and Line Review Meetings
- Support Product Lead with materials for Post Buy Recap, including program & style placements
- Escalated any product related issues (e.g., sample delivery timing, style execution, costing)
- Work with Buying counterparts to manage in-season chase / OTB opportunities
- Ensured PLM is updated throughout the season by Product Assistant
- Tracked development and adoption rates for area of responsibility
- Managed packaging for products including hang tags, labels, & special packaging
- Worked with vendors and product integrity team on performance attributes
- Ex: water resistant, wrinkle free
- Worked with the product integrity team to ensure all products with claims have passed testing & certifications.
Education
Accredited Certification from Business of Fashion -
12.2017
Bachelor of Criminal Justice Degree - International Business, Commerce
Florida Atlantic University
05.2017
International Business
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
12.2016
The - Merchandising
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with strong proficiency in Excel (COUNTIF, V-Lookup, Pivot Tables)
- Experienced with PLM, OMS, FACET, and FedBrands
- Customer Needs Analysis
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Quality Assurance Processes
- Strategic Planning Abilities
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Prototype Development
- Vendor Sourcing
- Competitive Analysis
Timeline
Senior Product Developer
Macy's
03.2022 - Current
Product Development Assistant
Macy's
03.2019 - 03.2022
Planning Allocator
Tommy Hilfiger
10.2018 - 12.2018
Merchandising Assistant
Gap
07.2018 - 08.2018
Allocation Intern
Buying, Furla
02.2018 - 07.2018
Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandiser / Topshop
12.2017 - 05.2018
Sales Associate
Tommy Hilfiger
03.2011 - 06.2015
Senior Product Developer
Club Room Men's Sportswear
Accredited Certification from Business of Fashion -
Bachelor of Criminal Justice Degree - International Business, Commerce
Florida Atlantic University
International Business
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
The - Merchandising
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