Leonard Gee

Oversight of global production coordinator as well as the inbound logistics management in a collaborative effort alongside the Product and Merchandise Planning Teams. Ensured on-time delivery of product for the brand and maximized global sourcing and logistic efficiencies while controlling costs. Communicated production and logistics status, including delays, to regional teams and internal cross-functional partners. Highly interactive with factory partners establishing and maintaining strong relationships with these vendors. • Managed vendor relations • Assisted in the management of production Pos for Bulk, SMUs, and SMS products, including the confirmation and WIP tracking of all PO updates to quantities, costing and exit dates • Responsible for global & cross-departmental production communication and reporting. • Managed vendor audit and compliance testing, including QC process and regional -specific testing incompliance with Nixon's social compliance standards and requirements. • Assisted with the development and management of packaging requirements and standards specifically impacting logistics • Responsible for global Production and Distribution to regions based upon demand needs. • Assisted the product team with sourcing and supply chain projects as needed. • Assisted with the negotiation of all supplier payment terms, incoterms, lead times, MOQ's and upcharges. • Responsible for on-time delivery of product to market based on targeted launch plans. • Primary contact for all inbound logistics projects. • Drove GM% improvements via costing improvements and cost saving projects within supply chain (i.e. shipment consolidation, pricing comparisons and Ocean/Air cost assessments). • Oversaw the maintenance and management of global shipments via the online freight forwarder portals. • Responsible for supplier delivery metrics and performance measurements. • Accountable for improving global supply production, logistics and operations processes and costs.

Developed complex operating plans for largescale, high profile events encompassing; budget generation and oversight, costing analysis, scope of work determination, client relationship management, risk analysis and contract negotiation. • Management of external creative teams • Scope of work development. • Vendor services and contract negotiation • Data analysis to provide metric driven decision making • Negotiation with corporate partners, review and oversite of partner contracts • P&L responsibility for events • Logistics management for nationwide events • Negotiated all contract labor agreements • Managed complex event permitting process regularly interfacing with various government entities and agencies. • Managed on-site relationships with event sponsors, corporate partners and high-profile attendees. • Lead post event analysis meetings designed to streamline event management process, evaluate costing structures and refine operating processes.

Managed production design and development departments with an emphasis on increasing interdepartmental workflow efficiencies, increasing revenue stream and reducing operating costs. • Negotiated favorable contract terms with offshore providers. • Served on interdepartmental team charged with enhancing systems integration companywide. • Generated new business processes to increase efficiency and integration within the overarching corporate structure • Managed all domestic and offshore manufacturing to include; vendor manual development and enforcement, factory communication and grading, 3rd party QC, 3PL, Capacity planning, sourcing, and Prop 65 regulation enforcement • Responsible for all policy and procedure development and implementation • Extensive industry trade show and conference attendance

Provided dynamic leadership of design, development and manufacturing business units for globally focused leader in technical sports apparel and accessories. Successfully managed offshore production of time sensitive, deadline driven consumer goods. Oversaw implementation of enhanced consumer facing ecommerce site thereby increasing client retention and acquisition. • Management of global, custom, performance apparel design, development and manufacturing program • Systems integration oversight • Pricing structure creation • Provided leadership for offsite customer service center • Cost analysis for services, raw materials, manufacturing and delivery of goods • Conducted factory visits (Asia, Europe, Central America) to enhance existing business relationships ensure compliance withvendor manuals, labor practices and quality standards • Developed strategy for integrating product line into multiple territories and regions • Data analysis and risk assessment • Developed and refined business processes and procedures • Participatedin multicountry line presentation andstrategic planning sessions for each season's collections • Extensive domestic and international trade show and industry conference attendance, participation and presentation

Skillfully managed domestic manufacturing operations. Reengineered workflow dynamics to increase accuracy, diminish waste and strengthen ability to manage high volume orders. Developed cross functional teams that enhanced R & D efforts, strengthened purchasing and sourcing while improving efficiency. • Managed all aspects of domestic custom apparel manufacturing program • Refined business processes to increase manufacturing efficiency and output • Oversight of procedure development • Mentored cross-functional teams involved in the manufacturing process • Developed and managed budget and forecasting process • Extensive cycling Industry tradeshow preparation and attendance • Lead design and development department meetings focusing on sourcing of fabrics, trims and other raw materials, fit sessions, pattern adjustments, and R & D