FLOR NAJERA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
RAILS
11.2024 - Current
- Track all production orders with primarily overseas factories
- Coordinate daily communication of production status to all internal departments, technical directives, and delivery schedules
- Coordinate production plans and strategic logistic plans
- Request and manage photoshoot samples
- Oversee and track all bulk approvals of materials
- Closely collaborate with Design and Sales Teams to understand flow of product from start to finish
- Create and update BOM's collaborate with the PD team at the beginning of the season
- Packing List upload into Netsuite program
- Create UPC/RFID template and send to factories
- HTS prepare and request to broker and provide information to factories
- Care instructions work closely with factory
- Daily email correspondence-concerning all aspects of productions department
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
KUKDONG APPAREL INC.
05.2016 - 09.2024
- Primary point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries, managing orders, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the production process.
- Track all production orders with primarily factory in Mexico
- Communicate with internal and external partners to resolve production issues quickly and efficiently.
- Generate and maintain internal weekly WIP (Work in Progress) reports up to date.
- Maintain Customers PRS (production Report Status) update to date.
- Coordinate lab tests of fabrics, garments, ensure all products are in compliance with all applicable international/U.S. laws and regulations as well as specific customer testing requirements.
- Work with the QA Team to ensure that audit or any related QC issues are addressed and resolved promptly.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR /SHIPPING COORDINATOR
SCORE SPORTS AMERICAN SOCCER INC.
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Import / Export with Mexico Manufacture.
- Review and check shipping documents for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies with the relevant teams.
- Ensure that cargo receipts are properly signed, dated, and processed within the required time frame.
- Process necessary paperwork including transportation documents, certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists and other shipping documentation.
- Monitor all shipment activity for timely arrival at the destination and report any discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor/manager.
- Quality control ensures that the final product meets all specifications, including quality, performance, appearance, size, and finish requirements.
- Assist and work closely with pattern marker, create cutting tickets.
- Request update tech-packs as changes occur throughout the production process.
- Analyze sales, maintain inventory and plan productions.
- Private label
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
JMC NETWORK INC
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Track all production orders with primarily overseas factories China, Vietnam Manufactures
- Coordinate lab tests of fabrics, garments, ensure all products are in compliance with all applicable international/U.S. laws and regulations as well as specific customer testing requirements.
- Request and manage samples needs.
- Garment construction/spec/ fitting/ basic
- Coordinate daily communication of production status to all internal departments, and delivery schedules
- Coordinate/Maintain Inventory
- Generate and maintain internal weekly WIP (Work in Progress) reports up to date.
- Monitoring delivery status and understand all principals of logistics & follow up on all inbound shipments. Ensure internal reports are actualized as soon as shipment is shipped.
- Update/alert any late deliveries or shortages.
- I Review/Approve items such as Bulk Fabric, Trims, care labels layouts, Packaging, Folding, and Carton Markings per account and country requirements.
- Customers: Forever 21 and private label
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
THE ORIGINAL INC
09.2009 - 07.2013
- Track all production orders with primarily overseas factories China, Vietnam Manufactures
- Coordinate lab tests of fabrics, garments, ensure all products are in compliance with all applicable international/U.S. laws and regulations as well as specific customer testing requirements.
- Quality control ensures that the final product meets all specifications, including quality, performance, appearance, size, and finish requirements.
- Request and manage photoshoot, PP, TOP samples
- Review Garment construction/spec/ fitting/ basic
- Records, monitors, and distributes all incoming and outgoing inventory.
- Generate and maintain internal weekly WIP (Work in Progress) reports up to date.
- Monitoring delivery status and understand all principals of logistics & follow up on all inbound shipments. Ensure internal reports are actualized as soon as shipment is shipped.
- Update/alert any late deliveries or shortages.
- Review/Approve items such as Bulk Fabric, Trims, care labels layouts, Packaging, Folding, and Carton Markings per account and country requirements.
- Negotiate and confirm final production costs with vendors according to management approval.
- Customers: Main Private Labels-Forever21, Urban outfitters, Charlotte Rouse, Marshalls, Tj Max
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING WAREHOUSE MANAGER
THE ORIGINAL INC
07.2006 - 09.2009
- Take charge of the control and administration of international shipments, including document management and payment presentations.
- Maintain regular communication with manufacturers, vendors, and other sources to ensure efficient operation of the shipping process.
- Review and check shipping documents for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies with the relevant teams.
- Ensure timely invoicing for shipments and maintain accurate records.
- Play a crucial role in resolving document discrepancies or clarifications with factories and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that cargo receipts are properly signed, dated, and processed within the required time frame.
- Process necessary paperwork including transportation documents, certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists and other shipping documentation.
- Interact with Customer Service, Allocations, Customs Team, and any other parties involved to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
- Monitor all shipment activity for timely arrival at the destination and report any discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor/manager.
- Ensure all documents and finance presentations are sent to finance institutions and/or customers to secure payment for all shipments.
- Maintain responsibility for all filing associated with international shipments processed by the team.
- Platform EDI
Education
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
Skills
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Advanced Excel skill level
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent Organizational skills
- Poised under pressure
- Experience with overseas manufacturers Vietnam and China
- Experience with manufactures in Mexico
- Knowledge of fabric qualification standards
- Knowledge in production process
- Knowledge in data management platforms
- Knowledge in apparel production/ERP systems
- Ability to efficiently prioritize a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment
- Extremely strong attention to detail
- Commitment to ensuring overall accuracy
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to successfully work both independently and as part of a team
Hobbies and Interests
- Soccer
- Hiking
- Reading articles
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
RAILS
11.2024 - Current
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
KUKDONG APPAREL INC.
05.2016 - 09.2024
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR /SHIPPING COORDINATOR
SCORE SPORTS AMERICAN SOCCER INC.
04.2015 - 04.2016
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
JMC NETWORK INC
07.2013 - 03.2015
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
THE ORIGINAL INC
09.2009 - 07.2013
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING WAREHOUSE MANAGER
THE ORIGINAL INC
07.2006 - 09.2009
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE