Garrett Shimizu

Developing and supporting production schedules. Negotiating with direct supply chain resources across Asia and the EU, by creating effective partnerships. Working to improve, implement and lead the management of systems, processes, procedures, controls and policies for both the materials planning and procurement functions. • Supporting a $7 mil Upholstery Business with $1.1 mil growth by strategic production planning to maintain a 90%+ Fabric / Leather In Stock across the network • Manage approximately 500 fabric and leathers, at a total 3.6K+ skus across the network • Track an average inventory of 342Ku of leveraged fabrics and leathers per quarter, in total of $11 million in cost. • Strategized processes with 27 Factories and 17 mill / tanneries located across Asia and the EU to execute and streamline critical company goals, opportunities and efficiencies. • Leveraging perspective across cross functional team partners to ensure clear direction for Restoration Hardware’s vision and objectives.

Women's Dresses, Woven Tops, & Skirts • Support quarterly responsiveness to mitigate risk by an average of 42% within Dresses & Woven Tops, total savings up to $7 million in total cost from LY, through implementing Monthly Booking. • Manage approximately 8 million units quarterly with a total of $60 million is cost. • Track an average inventory of 800Ku of leveraged fabrics per quarter, in total of $2.4 million in cost, to effectively respond to company demand.

• Responsible for identifying and negotiating with suppliers for full range of consumer products • Daily interaction with Zumba’s hard goods, media and print suppliers both within the U.S. and International Vendors • Execution of the Quality Standard guides with vendors to ensure goods and materials are in Compliance with Zumba Fitness • New innovative and efficient work flow processes for all Consumer Products and monitoring production to help expedite orders required. • Developed and Sourced products for, but not limited too, Walmart and Target stores • Integral part of the implementation to build a stronger presence within Retail.

Zumba Fitness, is a fun and healthy workout that involves the dance of hip hop, soca, merengue, and mambo. Approximately 14 million people take weekly Zumba classes in over 140,000 locations across more than 185 countries. In addition to the classes worldwide, Zumba also has a fast growing line of Zumba videos, music, apparel, & footwear. Responsible for the Production and Procurement Processes with all Latin and Asian Vendors within Zumbawear's Global Supply Chain. The Development of efficiency in Zumba's NetSuite ERP system to improve Sourcing and Procurement Lead times and advance the reduction of company costs. • Direct Liaison with Vendors for Zumba Apparel, Accessories & Footwear in Asia & South America with Average Open to buy for the Accounts of 4-5M in Asia & 5-6M in South America. • Effectively developed a streamlined process for purchasing within our ERP system by creating an efficient lead time for P.O. creation of over 150 items per collection (approx. 3000 skus) • Creation of SOP documents for the Onboarding of New Vendors • Created monthly Metrics to manage Delivery Performance and Effective Partner ship Evaluations with Zumbawear Apparel Vendors. • Actively supported Sourcing with creation of the Pricing Metrix to improve company efficiency and reduction of company costs

A global luxury branded bespoke custom clothing co. Created and developed the production department within our Global Supply Chain. Internationally collaborated with the finest fabric companies in the industry. Responsible for all sourcing and inventory production management and new systematic solutions. • Successfully built an inventory management system to improve company efficiency leading to reduction in company cost for all domestic and international vendors. • Successfully on-boarded and created a robust communication inventory tracking system used for high-profile international and domestic vendors. • Successfully managed over 60,000 individual orders, while coordinating the management of each order with over 100 sales associates.

To serve children and those in the cycle of poverty through holistic relief and development nationally and globally. By empowering disenfranchised communities and providing them with the basic necessities of life to instill hope and dignity to their lives, we believe our families become healthier, communities are strengthened and the worth and purpose of humanity is restored. As we equip indigenous leaders with the tools for survival and success we envision the transformation of communities.

Made to measure company, combining old world artesian care and Neapolitan sartorial tailoring. With simple, but ground breaking technology. Responsible for the management and production reporting for a merchandise portfolio in excess of $1.5M. Produced and presented weekly reporting for the executive management team. Acted the primary liaison between US corporate office and the European offices and factories. Facilitated communications regarding customer service issues along with the management of product distribution to the company’s client base. • Successfully created and managed 40 weekly communication memos to flagship retailers throughout the US, improving efficiency and company relations with high-profile retailers, such as, but not limited to, Barney's, Saks, Bergdorf, Neiman Marcus. • Successfully collaborated and provided solutions to Account Executives to assist with re-orders with high-profile retailers, directly contributing to the increase of Company’s sales. • Identified and presented pricing deficiencies, to create a solutions for acceptable cost for high-profile retailers, but, increasing pricing to generate higher revenue into the company.

An international lifestyle brand that designs fashion and accessories for men and women. Trained and managed associates to ensure functional and operational duties within the business. Responsible for the organization of all opening and closing procedures. Acted as communication hub for any guest service issues. Charged with overseeing the standards and organization of the store operations. • Successfully implemented brand standards and customer service program for associates, resulting in the retention, up sell and increase in revenue from clients. • Effectively established and organized the infrastructure at the Point of Sale, resulting in the efficiently of all communications and operations with the store.

American retailer that focuses on premium casualwear with over 300 retail locations domestically and internationally. Actively managed daily standards, regulations, visual presentations and marketing required by the company. Drafted weekly schedules for store associates and managers. Prepared store deposits and change orders. Handled the interviewing and hiring of all store associates. • Created a functional and operational workplace through hiring and training of appropriate and qualified candidates. • Dramatically reduced shrink by implementing personal accountability standards, through awareness and actions with all store associates.

American retailer that focuses on premium casualwear with over 300 retail locations domestically and internationally. Actively managed daily standards, regulations, visual presentations and marketing required by the company. Drafted weekly schedules for store associates and managers. Prepared store deposits and change orders. Handled the interviewing and hiring of all store associates. • Created a functional and operational workplace through hiring and training of appropriate and qualified candidates. • Dramatically reduced shrink by implementing personal accountability standards, through awareness and actions with all store associates.