Dianne Gutierrez
Senior Product and Sourcing Manager
Edmond | United States
Skills
- Sourcing
- Production
- Product Manager
- Product Development
- Buying
Interests
Music
Action sports
Motox
Sustainability efforts
Mixed Martial Arts
In my own words
— DianneHighly accomplished skilled professional with 20 years experience in Apparel Production, Manufacturing, Logistics and Product Development.
• Significant leadership expertise in training and managing personnel in various departments on general operations and procedures • Demonstrated initiative and creativity in implementing procedures that effectively increased efficiency in all areas of operations. • Demonstrated expertise in managing development, purchasing, production and sourcing while directing production team from concept to shipping customers. • Extensive experience in garment production, sourcing, purchasing, buying, and development • Organized and concurrently directed multiple complex tasks • Focused and successful at meeting tough deadlines • Proven skills in effectively evaluating and predicting potential problems and successfully directing the situation for a positive outcome • Gained extensive knowledge of offshore and domestic product development/production procedures • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors domestically and offshore • Demonstrated effective performance in a high demand and fast pace environment • Accountable for coordinating production to large customer’s compliance such as Costco, Cintas, Big 5, and TJMaxx • Patternmaking, marker and grading experience • Proficient in MS Office, AIMS, Perfect Fit, Red Horse, Full Circle, Illustrator, Porini Blue Cherry, and PLM
Trajectory
Apr 2024 — Now
Senior Project Manager Apparel Accessories · Century Martial Arts
Sep 2021 — Mar 2024
Senior Production Manager · Pelagic Gear
Oct 2020 — Sep 2021
Purchasing and Outsource Manager · Liquid Graphics, Inc
• Oversee all of outsourcing: Dyehouses, Embroidery, Heatseal, and Relabeling
• Place all large bulkInventory buys for company
• Manage purchasing department, including negotiations of price, terms and delivery
• Directed the execution of tech packages to pre determined vendors.
• Data entry of all raw materials, chargeback, purchasing,
• Manage all company and customer testing and compliance
• Domestic travel to all outsource factories
• Provided approval on all invoices to suppliers.
Sep 2018 — Apr 2020
Production and Sourcing Manager · Colorado Trading and Clothing Co
• Managed all phases of production of multiple brands from design department, product development, preproduction, and production.
• Direct relations with major accounts, sell branded line as well as SMU.
• Direct SMU sales over 1M a year
• Merchandise branded line, advise design team of sku counts needed for projected growth
• Direct the execution of TP and Designs to predetermined vendors
• Source and develop relationships with new and old vendors
• Manage purchasing department, including negotiations of price, terms and delivery
• Source and develop product for specific customers in Active, Workwear, Special Make Ups.
• Data entry including all raw materials, chargeback, purchasing
• Attend all fit sessions to ensure fit is correct and within time and action deadlines
• Yearly budgets for Design, Production, and Sales for year
• Attend all fit sessions to ensure fit is correct and within time and action deadlines
• Projected Units and trims to suppliers for each season
• Close out sales with discounter accounts
• Manage all company and customer testing and compliance
• International and domestic travel to factories/vendor, and customers
• Attend tradeshows and seminars on current trends
Aug 2017 — Aug 2018
Production Manager · Glyder LLC
Managed all phases of production of two brands from product development, production status,and shipping to warehouse.
• Source new vendors for all categories
• Managed all purchasing, including negotiations of price, terms, and delivery.
• Liaised with Sales and Shipping personnel to ensure product availability and delivery dates are attained.
• Interact with Sales on SMU and Brand collaborations from development, production, to shipment
• Attend all fit sessions to ensure fit is correct and within time and action deadlines
• Collaborate and competitive shop with design team on latest trends. Compare retail environment again e commerce market.
• Suggest projected buys per season based on prior sales and trends
• Data entry of all raw materials, chargeback, purchasing, and receiving
Aug 2013 — Feb 2017
Sr. Merchandiser · The La Jolla Group - O'Neill
• Managed all phases of development of two divisions from product development, salesmen samples, pre production and production projections. 300 skus per season
• Work directly with design to collaborate to present seasonal designs to Senior management.
• Directed the execution of tech packages to pre determined vendors. Maintain time and action calendar for seasonal deadlines
• Negotiate all costing, and terms
• Ensure on time delivery and prepare photo line for photo shoots.
• Provided approval on all invoices to suppliers.
• Source new blanks, print techniques, washes and dyes at designers request.
• Create and update Merchandise Guide Lines.
• Attend all fit sessions to ensure fit is correct and within time and action deadlines
• Submit all designs for trademark approval
• All design changes updated into development computer system.
• Responsible for outside test lab requirements to vendors
• Collaborate and competitive shop with design team on latest trends. Guide design to
Apr 2011 — Aug 2013
Sr. Sourcing Production Manager · The La Jolla Group
• Managed all phases of production of two brands from product development, production status, and shipping to warehouse.
• Directed the execution of tech packages to pre determined vendors.
• Responsible for all printable product inventory over 100 skus for two seasons and core items.
• Provided approval on all invoices to suppliers.
• Source new blanks, print techniques, washes,and latest trends.
• Maintain blank inventory
Apr 2008 — Sep 2010
VP of Production · TAPOUT
• Managed all phases of production of two brands from product development, production status, delivery in warehouse and shipping directly to retailers.
• Liaised with Sales and Shipping personnel to ensure product availability and delivery dates are attained.
• Directed the execution of tech packages to pre determined vendors.
• Managed vendor blank inventory.
• Sourced new suppliers for all catagories.
• Interacted with Merchandising and Sales personnel on development of Main line, Signature Series, SMU’s and special projects for sponsored athletes.
• Managed all purchasing, including negotiations of price, terms, and delivery.
• Coordinated projections directly with suppliers.
• Responsible for all product inventory over 200 skus for wholesale and web for two seasons and core items.
• Provided final approval on all production and development.
• Consulted with owner on design and projections.
• Coordinated all products supplied to sponsored television shows, and movies by wo
Apr 2004 — Apr 2008
VP of Production · Ematex
• Effectively managed all phases of production.
• Extensive experience with branded accounts
• Managed blank inventory for all accounts.
• Managed product development/ pre production through production phases and ensured timely delivery of product
• Issued all cuts to contractors that included negotiating labor pricing and product lead time.
• Sourced new contractors/vendors when needed.
• Liaised with customer service. Performed data entry, style and cost sheet entry, raw material entry. Prepared packing slips and all necessary WIP reports.
• Basic first patterns and production pattern adjustments.
• Reviewed fabric delivery dates. Ordered trims and negotiated price and delivery.
• Managed inventory of raw materials.
• Direct chargeback and debit memos to vendors and contractors.
• Coordinated all daily shipments.
Jun 2000 — Dec 2002
Import and Fabric Manager · Miken
• Responsible for purchasing and sourcing fabric and finished garments locally and overseas.
• Negotiated all prices including but not limited to screen charges, reimbursements, terms, and freight.
• Managed fabric inventory levels.
• Managed blank inventory.
• Managed fabric inspections and approved fabric weight, color, and print layout.
• Coordinated with all local and overseas suppliers to meet company’s quality requirements and to meet retail compliance standards.
• Coordinated all fabric and garment testing for private label accounts.
• Communicated with overseas and local suppliers to ensure scheduled delivery deadlines were achieved
• Prepared weekly production report
• Created and maintained production and import department procedures.
• Signed off on all overseas submits (lab dips, pre prod. Samples, fabric and trims)
• Performed administrative duties
Sep 1995 — Jan 1999
Associate to VP of Sales · Swat Fame
• Supported sales executive with business development and identifying sales opportunities.
• Sourced and negotiated production prices for fabric, trims and send outs.
• Worked directly with large private label accounts on development.
• Approved all production fabric and trims for orders. Submitted all lab dips, strike off and knit down/ handlooms for private label accounts.
• Responsible for overseas import packages and all correspondence.
• Maintained inventory for large accounts.
• Designed presentation boards on stock fabric and finished goods for sales staff.
• Prepared sample request for fit, ad feature, and lab testing.
• Completed follow through on orders from order entry to shipping. Corresponded daily with customers on status of orders.
EDUCATION
Activity
Education history
Los Angeles Trade Tech
| 1992 - 1993
