Xin McGurren

Experience

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  LEEYA Jewelry

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2009

  Fashion Jewelry Designer
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  Qingdao Jewelry Box

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2019

  *Managed 63 teams and oversaw product requirements, production performance and compliance for global brands standards. *Created a new product development timing and action to drive efficiencies and optimize the production process. New calendar resulted in reduced lead times from 16 to 12 weeks and improved on-time delivery from 89% to 97%.*Successfully managed product development for 6 retail partners inclusive of over 3,000 new items and $2M annual cost. Oversaw development from concept & prototyping to mass production. *Created a Quality Program to support manufacturing procedures to minimize defective rates to <2%. Program included defining quality standards for each brand, identifying potential process issues, generating and evaluating defect data; Train and assign staff responsible to each action and track action status and analyze outcomes.*Analyzed and implemented new solutions in workflow. Provided training and qualification for cross functional teams including engineers, production workers, and QC inspectors to better understand product specifications, performance improvement and constant quality control execution.*Created a cost matrix tool to support negotiations and expedite approval of final costs. Matrix included determining cost structure, comparing bills of raw materials in low variety & high variety and analyzing cost and volume relationships.*Extensive experience leading/participating in product development meetings with merchants and designers from retail companies. Responsible for ensuring solutions were delivered on time and on budget. Show less *Collaborated with overseas Sales team/brands’ Merchants to define product concept and understand market positioning. Directed Design/Sourcing to ensure products meet aesthetic, as well as cost targets. *Researched new materials and assessed market to identify new product opportunities to enhance Buyers’ assortments and executed innovative product development.*Built a product development roadmap, set a goal and assigned tasks to teams. Monitored and updated according to development timeline while adjusting plans and priorities as needed.*Evaluated technical methods for each development step and assured cost reductions are maintaining a desired level of product functionality and quality. Show less

  • General Manager

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Product Developer/Head Designer

    Nov 2009 - Jun 2016
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  Target

  May 2021 - now

  • Sourcing Manager - Accessories & Sunglasses

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Sourcing Manager - Women’s Hats & Men’s Accessories

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Sourcing Manager - Jewelry

    May 2022 - now

  • Senior Merchandise Specialist - Jewelry & Accessary

    May 2021 - May 2022