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SANDI FANTOZZI698 9th Street 201.286.7604Secaucus, NJ 07094
[email protected]
SUMMARY
Proven Production and Operations Manager with 12 years
experience in the apparelindustry and a solid understanding of
Manufacturing and Supply chain functions.Experience includes
working with both national and international vendors and s
uppliers. Proven ability to affect the bottom line positively by
reducing inventory, cutting costs and meeting on time objectives.
Key strengths in management,process improvement and global team
building.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LIZ CLAIBORNE INC., New York, NY 1998 - 2010Manager Production
and Operations DKNY 2004 - 2010Team Leader, Midtier / Moderate
Brands 2002 - 2004Production Assistant Midtier Brands 2000 -
2002Developed and managed a team of 6 production team leaders and
specialists that were responsible for on time delivery of product
servicing 5 divisions, totaling$289M / 11.5M units from domestic
and International factories. Managed a divers
e set of customers including Costco, discount chain stores, Lane
Bryant, department stores and International accounts. Maintained
Supplier Manual to meet shipping requirements and changes to
customer routing guides. Traveled to Asia and Central America 6
times each year. Trips included factory visits to discuss
production issues, new allocations, and training for our
Li&Fung partners. Preparedreports and facilitated bi-weekly
pre-production meetings with sales, supply chain and finance.*
Achieved 85% on time product rate while reducing air freight costs
by 15%.* Successfully launched 2 new businesses for the DKNY brand.
Effectively negotiated with vendors regarding capacity, delivery,
direct shipping and customer compliance and achieved calendar
deadlines for all critical components of the development - delivery
process.o Launched Costco domestic and international accounts
adding 1.5M units / $27M t
o 2010 4th qtr. shipping.o Introduced DKNY first Plus size brand
at Lane Bryant, adding $8M to second half of 2010.* Efficiently
communicated all customer and corporate requirements to
factoriesensuring product was packaged correctly and floor ready
for DC bypass / Direct ship initiative for Costco, JC Penney,
Kohls, Lane Bryant and all International accounts. Reduced
warehouse pick and pack processing costs approximately $1 percarton
and $.15 per unit freight cost.* Effectively managed the supply
process for 4 divisions for DKNY Brand, Missy,Plus, Men's and
Juniors.o Minimized inventory levels while ensuring all sales
orders were filled at thecolor and size level.o Negotiated
capacity, delivery and costs with vendors.
o Initiated quick turn and in season reorders and negotiated
price and delivery.* Consistently maintained margin goals and
calendar deadlines set by upper management.SANDI FANTOZZI PAGE
TWO
Manager Production and Operations DKNY (Continued)* Created and
presented vendor evaluation reports and product flow charts to
VPSourcing and Manufacturing which allowed for the monitoring of
vendor discounts
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and relay charge-backs and also ensured payment was received.*
Identified issues that could result in production delays or quality
issues, and proactively resolved potential problems avoiding loss
of sales or customer service issues.Allocations Specialist 1998 -
2000Analyzed product flow and collaborated with Manufacturing and
DC Management to convey expected volume and / or shipping delays in
an effort to optimize DC capacity and productivity. Attended
divisional, corporate and distribution operations meetings and
participated in developing strategies to meet customer requests and
divisional objectives.* Accurately monitored daily allocations in
units / dollars, tracked receipts and provided updates to
management any issues that may negatively impact the financial
targets of the divisions.
SANTANA LTD., Rutherford, NJ 1996 - 1998Customer Service
specialistProvided professional support to 6 outside sales reps for
Wal-Mart, Kmart, department stores and specialty accounts.
Maintained sales orders and ensured on time delivery of product to
these accounts.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excel, Sewn, Microsoft Outlook and Arizona/AS400
