Scott Cropper

Sr Production Manager 2007 to 2020 t Labels and Sundries, Byer, CA Mentor and coach three direct reports. Partner with senior management to plan and execute new labeling and ticketing program strategies. Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities. Assess and implement cost-saving controls to maximize resources and optimize results. Spearhead projects from idea conception through completion. Create WIP reports to track product details. • Onboarded production facilities with new or revised operating strategies for house brands, retail brands and private labels. Consists of approved venders, packaging guidelines and steps for the approval of raw and finished product. • Worked with tech and design teams on label and tag placements as specified by company as customer requirements. • Daily communications with factories to ensure that protocols are being followed as well as the proper components are to be delivered on time within the production cycle • Sourced suppliers across our global network the allow easy access of components needed for production and to reduce freight costs. • Negotiated pricing and lead times for goods by leveraging the global volumes of replenishment items purchased annually. • Worked directly with service bureaus and factories to resolve delays or disruptions with the flow of work.

Assistant Manager of Label and Sundry Development 2006 to 2007 Researched, sourced, and managed multiple vendors, to include local and overseas enterprises. Created label and ticket purchase orders (POs). Forecasted interdepartmental inventory levels and monitored needs. Attended quarterly meetings with members of senior leadership to keep information moving and mitigate risk. Managed and balanced competing priorities, ensuring goals and objectives were fulfilled. • Created new tools to track production cycles. • Trained co workers in the use of new ordering applications

As Fabric Purchasing Agent, I documented individual fabric and swatch card pricing, lead time, minimums, and surcharge information to ensure accuracy. I also approved, confirmed, and monitored POs, sourced and evaluated new and emerging fabrics from multiple suppliers, and negotiated costing with vendors, ensuring pricing and resources were optimized. A key achievement includes: ★ Created and implemented effective productivity and KPI metrics to evaluate vendor performance.