Nesi Herrera

Experience

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  CAPPELLI

  Aug 1989 - Jan 2010

  - Align on fabric and/or yarn identification and selection.- Ensure fabric/silhouette pairings are appropriate and identify opportunity for innovation of construction standards to ensure consistency in experience and delivery of value to the customer.- Work to resolve potential manufacturing/costing issues prior to development of style to ensure quality execution in bulk.- Oversees selection of fabric and trim.- Strong sense of aesthetic, design and color and established understanding of product construction and design process. Show less Handling all aspects of supply chain for Cappelli design located in Miami, Florida. Cappelli Straworld, Inc is synonymous with quality and exquisite attention to detail. Women’s handbags and hats designed for the resort lifestyle! Life’s a beach!- Monitor assigned SKU’s for inventory replenishment.- Enters and maintains accurate purchasing parameters (lead times, replenishment location/method, and primary vendor)- Issue purchase orders with proper requirements and delivery.- Manage forecasting and demand planning for customer events, business shifts, and seasonality changes.- Develop a working relationship with suppliers.- Actively pursues appropriate charge back of unacceptable costs. Work to improve vendor quality.- Review late open orders and expedite as needed.- Source for alternative products to resolve inventory shortages.- Work with sales and operations to maximize supply chain efficiencies.- Collaborate with operations to review and resolve inventory issues.- Collaborate with accounting to reconcile invoice variances.- Manage returns to suppliers and supplier inventory allowances.- Pursues continuous improvement in purchasing procedures & efficiency and team functioning.- Keeps purchasing management informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management.- Develop and maintain a general understanding of industry, products and purchasing techniques.- Other duties as assigned. Show less

  • QA Project Lead / Buyer

    Aug 1999 - Jan 2010

  • Assistant Designer

    Aug 1992 - Jul 1999

  • Supply Chain Analyst

    Aug 1989 - Aug 1992
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  Dorfman Pacific

  Feb 2010 - Oct 2017

  Senior Designer

  Dorfman Pacific prides itself in being one of the largest full-line, in-stock headwear and handbag companies in the world. Our company began in 1921 as Dorfman Hat & Cap Company in a 5,000 square foot facility in Oakland, California. We recently celebrated our 90th year in business at our 275,000 square foot facility in Stockton, California.- Research current fashion trends in contributing towards color and concept development for each season, including but not limited to creation of mood boards.- Create tech packages (initial development, showroom sample and bulk production), flat sketches, finalize silhouettes, etc.- Help with running production, sourcing, merchandising, fabric development.- Trim development and take notes.- Attend and coordinate fittings, include pre-fit fittings, production and sales meetings.- Attend sales, costing, and budget review for the design process with sales and margin goals in mind.- Quality control and monitor progress of patterns and follow up with sample-makers for completion of samples.- Follow up with factories about samples, ensure the timing on the calendar and meet production deadlines. Show less

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  Miami Beach C.H.C.

  Oct 2017 - now

  Pharmacy Project Manager