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Sourcing and production leader experienced in translating designs into quality garments. Track record of success in overseeing private label products from creation to completion. Hard-working learner excited by details and continuous improvement.

Specialized in off-the-line and quick turn merchandise
Reviewed and fit samples to ensure quality, aesthetic and design intent meets brand standards 
Ensured shortened product development lead time by problem solving and quick decision making to maintain on time deliveries 
Created, revised and maintained tech packs through PLM system 
Managed and reconciled garment and fabric testing reports

Supervised vendors across China, Taiwan, Mexico, Vietnam and Nicaragua. Regular onsite activities included cost negotiations and inspections to ensure quality and design integrity 
Managed team of two production associates 
Met vendor allocation goals within 5% margin every season
Initiated cost review meetings with buyers, held final price approval on all wovens garments

Production Planner

Coordinated design and buyers to cost engineer product, matching category margins
Optimized production logistics to maximize on-time deliveries and minimize negative impacts on product margins 
Responsible for all aspects of garment production from tech pack handoff to warehouse delivery
Monitored WIP and elevated schedule conflicts to management 

Associate Production Planner, Knits

Assessed and approved all trim components to bulk production
Sent styles out for costing, negotiating to finalize prices
Coordinated development samples, built recap charts for management and merchandisers 
Evaluated sample execution with design partners, communicated performance to vendors

Assistant Manager, Global Sourcing

Assisted with product development of Girls and Missy garments 
Tracked and organized samples for buying and sell in meetings 
Issued POs, set up vendors and maintained style number and color code database 
Liaison between cross-functional departments 

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Janelle Harding is a Product Developer at Nordstrom in Seattle, WA. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional network for…

Janelle Harding — Product Developer at Nordstrom

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The Art Institute of Seattle