Dianne Gutierrez

Senior Project Manager Apparel Accessories

2024 – Present

Senior Production Manager

2021 – 2024

Purchasing and Outsource Manager

2020 – 2021

• 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.

Production and Sourcing Manager

2018 – 2020

• 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

Production Manager

2017 – 2018

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

Sr. Merchandiser

2013 – 2017

• 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

Sr. Sourcing Production Manager

2011 – 2013

• 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

VP of Production

2008 – 2010

• 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

VP of Production

2004 – 2008

• 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.

Import and Fabric Manager

2000 – 2002

• 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

Associate to VP of Sales

1995 – 1999

• 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

1992 – 1993