Vivian Lai
Glen Rock,NJ
Summary
With extensive experience in managing production workflows and optimizing processes for efficiency. Successfully led teams to achieve project milestones and improve operational performance. Demonstrated expertise in resource allocation and process improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Apparel Licenced Production Coordinator
Wiesner Products Inc
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Worked in one of major divisions with annual sales revenue of over one hundred million sales revenue.
- Managed all aspects of the production process for licensed kids, junior apparel, from initial design to shipping, ensuring quality and adherence to licensing agreements and brand standard.
- Responsible for overseeing sample development, managing production timelines, communicating with factories and ensuring compliance with regulations like CPSIA and Prop 65.
- Manages the entire production lifecycle, from initial sample development to final product delivery. Maintains daily communication with factories, design teams, and other stakeholders. Ensures that all products meet quality standards and brand specifications. Monitors production schedules and ensures timely delivery of products. Identifies and resolves any production issues or delays.
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
Production/Sourcing/Compliance Manager
Icer Brands
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Production manager for woven/knit men’s/women’s/children’ garments in the licensed brands and top fashion major retailers e.g. Target, Nordstrom, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, and other brands
- Oversee the production process, communicate with overseas and domestic vendors about quality, price, delivery times and ethical standard of the items. Plan, monitor and alter production schedules and deal with issues. Work with in-house design, sales buying and quality control teams. Sourcing for new vendors and negotiating the best price/ material to meet budget and deadlines. Review all of the papers to help the process of passing the audit for Target factory. Travel overseas for factory and vendor visits.
- Skilled with Target POL system under PLM, numeracy skills, management skills and budget control. Work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Manage factory audit/compliance and testing reports for children’s products under CA prop 65 and CPSC regulation.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
Production Coordinator/Team Leader
Wiesner Products Inc
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Responsible for managing the production circle of adult, junior and children apparel and accessory- licensed products of Warner brothers, Marvel, Nickelodeon.
- Help business growth of 30% when I started working. Manage the accounts for major retail brands: Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Target, TJMAXX, Five Below and private brands.
- Monitor production process, lead time, quality and shipment of all products.
- Daily email correspondence and heavy follow up internally and with overseas suppliers for timely submission.
- Created and managed progress reports and completion of all duties in a timely and efficient manner to high standards.
- Specialty in children’s testing compliance standards, coordinate with oversea factories to ensure product safety testing and adherence to U.S. standards and regulations.
Product Development Manager
Goffa International Corp.
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Oversaw development of more than 1k new products each year of plush toys, pet toys, seasonal accessories, and decoration.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify untapped opportunities for new product development or improvement of existing products.
- Participated in marketing research and sourcing to develop lines for clients to choose from. Base materials selection, sample sizing/scale/color selection, tag/label/packaging artwork coordination and execution. Sample status, vendor communication and approvals.
- Successfully assisted with customer relationships and contributed to increased annual sales volume of 15% with 20 major accounts, including wholesale & retail brands: CVS. Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Kmart, Walgreen etc.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create compelling product messaging, leading to increased sales and market share.
Sourcing/Project Manager
Chinese American Business Development Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Delivered strategic sourcing consultation to clients including guidance throughout the development and negotiation process.
- Oversaw project design and liaison with industrial designers. Increase more than 10 new clients and projects
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Education
Bachelors - Foreign Language & Literature
CCU
01.2001
Skills
- Major Retailer experience, Target, Burlington, Ross, Dick Sports, Citi trends, Nordstrom, JCPENNY etc
- Men's, Junior, Kids apparel, socks, accessories
- Compliance, Audit, Testing Report
- Licensed products experience, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Disney
- Great computer skill, PLM system
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of target own brand
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Apparel Licenced Production Coordinator
Wiesner Products Inc
01.2022 - 06.2025
Production/Sourcing/Compliance Manager
Icer Brands
09.2017 - 10.2019
Production Coordinator/Team Leader
Wiesner Products Inc
01.2012 - 01.2017
Product Development Manager
Goffa International Corp.
01.2010 - 01.2012
Sourcing/Project Manager
Chinese American Business Development Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelors - Foreign Language & Literature
CCU
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