Angie Garcia

• Processed Purchase Orders (PO) and Bill of Materials (BOMs) sent to vendors, and followed up with samples, trims and sent approval comments to vendors before manufacturing process could begin. • Received and logged samples, handed off to the tech team and inspected all Top of Production (TOP) samples. • Created style numbers, color, price, tie shape and product description. • Followed through product development. • Created and maintained style worksheets and issued UPCS, assisted with line assortment and seasonal planning. • Worked with Nordstrom and Saks off 5th on website product descriptions for Ike Behar and Ted Baker ties. • Analyzed incoming sales projections to fill orders and limit liability. • Ensured accuracy in styles, special directions and processing price changes; maintained master price list for all programs and suppliers. Negotiated pricing with vendors for late delivery, over-shipment, and style substitutions. Communicated with the distribution department on inbound/outbound shipments and vendor compliance issues. • Collaborated with suppliers to determine optimal product delivery schedule to assist in the advancement of short and long-range fulfillment to optimize inventory levels and maintain and review records of products bought, costs, deliveries, and inventories

• Partnered with production on changes to ensure consistent flow of production, relative changes and provided construction knowledge. Printed and distributed line sheets and provided initial costs to Production Manager prior to line review. • Provided support to the Plant Manager an inbound and outbound continuous processes to ensure a quality product on both ends of our process. Created quality analysis reports for outbound material. • Coordinated and scheduled the shipment of equipment and documents, worked with vendors to ensure on time delivery and that the invoices were paid, and maintained plant safety data and training records. • Created inbound and outbound Bills of Lading (BOL). • Managed accounts receivable, employee payroll, attendance, and organized purchase orders for normal operations and special projects. • Prepared and analyzed the plant budget for weekly review, maintained Access databases for production reporting and generating quality data.