1. Jodi McCormick 1456 Pegaso St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760.310.4233
E-mail: jodilynn.mccormick@gmail.com
Summary:
Results-oriented with successful experiencein production,product development, purchasing, merchandising,sales and
inventory management. Organized, accurate, and highly motivated. Proven management, team buildingand
communication skillsin a fastpaced,constantly changingenvironment.
Professional Experience:
Nixon Inc., Encinitas, CA
Production Manager –Soft good/Accessories November 2011 –
present
 Main interfacewith factories to ensure all vendor, complianceand PO requirements arefollowed.
 Responsiblefor the timely issuanceof SMS/bulk PO’s for all non-watch (includes fixtures,rep tools,POP, packaging,
display spare-parts,c-channel tools,etc.) SMS, inline/bulk,SMUand largeaccountorders.
 Maintain work in progress/WIP schedules and provideglobal weekly updates on overall production/delivery status to
required departments/regions.
 Manage leftover/excess materials,seasonally. Work with suppliers on a solution to avoid liability.
 Plan/placeseasonal inline/SMUmaterial projection orders with fabric suppliers. Maintain inventories as needed to
ensure timeline deliveries and production needs aremet.
 Negotiate all supplier payment terms, incoterms, lead-times,MOQ’s, and up-charges.
 AssistProductteam, as necessary with product history/SKUmanagement, costing,product/carton labelling/trims,
deadlines,etc.
 Lead the consolidation of shipments by vendor/PO out of global ports by workingdirectly with Toll Group/logistics
carrier,internal teamand suppliers to ensure the provided vessel schedules aremet based on production/launch
timing.
 Manage PurchaseASN approvals for all non-watch supplier shipments,allowingthebusiness to gain full visibility of all
purchaseorder expected deliveries and to capture cash out requirements.
 Manage and publish a master global production calendar that supports the order deadlines and global delivery dates
for each season.
 Manage product/production timing on off-line/SMU/POP orders by working directly with Sales and Product teams to
ensure each team is provided sufficienttimingbased on key dates being presented. Lead global communication as
dates aredetermined.
 Manage SMS/bulk Vendor Guidelines,includinggeneral purchaseorder/compliancetestinginstructions,routing
information,product/master carton labelling/requirements,shippingdocument/invoicingguidelines,etc. to maintain
and improve overall operational expectations and efficiencies for on-timeproduction and quality of Nixon product.
 QA management; manage all non-watch global quality issues. As affected regions are determined, global
communication is lead to all internal/regional teams on their appropriatetasks (inspection results) whileworkingwith
suppliers on final resolution (production re-work,supplier credits,shiftingregional inventory,etc.).
 Collaboratewith regional Op’s teams for allocation of SKU’s for compliancetesting(CPSIA/CA Prop 65/REACH). Work
with internal teams/vendors to ensure testing is complete by requested dates and accuraterecords are being
maintained/supplied.
Oakley, Foothill Ranch, CA
Product Developer – Women’s Apparel (Lifestyle/Active/Surf) March 2010 –
September 2011
 Worked with design to proactively manage the styling, fit, material, and trim requirements relative to performance,
quality,cost,lead times, and minimums.
 Partnered with tech design to ensure successful execution of fit requirements and construction.Attended fit sessionsto
gain clear direction of design’s intent.
 Ensured all development documentation was maintained for assigned styles,includingproductspecs and proto notes.
 Maintained development trackingreports ensuringcalendar dates and timelines were being adhered to.
 Communicated information and any issues to all related internal parties as well as to overseas mills, agents and
manufacturers.
 Ensured the delivery and evaluation of quality lab dips/strikeoffs and communicated to vendor.
 Created and edited BOMs for assigned styles.

2.  Negotiated costingwith vendors to exceed margin expectations and maximizeprofit.
Production Planner - Technical Outerwear/Mountain Bike July 2008 – March
2010
 Assisted in managing vendor relationships to maximize superiority and loyalty of Oakley product throughout each
season.
 Communicated with overseas sourcingpartners on a regular basis to ensureproduction is runningas planned.
 Assisted in analyzingseasonal forecastagainstvendor minimums and recommend action to minimize excess fabric and
maximize profit.
 Assisted in monitoringtime/action schedules to hit target calendar dates ensuringon time delivery for all samples and
bulk production.
 Assisted in planningall greige/color commitments (SMS/Bulk), where relevant.
 Managed WIP status on a weekly basis(eSPS).
 Managed and tracked purchaseorder activity for all orders to all destinations(SAP).
 Ensured all suppliersareadheringto company policy and procedures.
Yoga Shakti, Irvine, CA January 2008 – June
2008
Buyer
 Researched market to identify new trends and execute them into high standard quality products.
 Examined, selected, ordered, and purchased at the most favorablepriced merchandiseconsistentwith quality,
quantity, specification requirements and other factors.
 Tracked sales,gross margin and inventory levels to strategically forecastfutureopportunities.
 Analyzed and monitored sales records,trends and economic conditions to anticipateconsumer buying patterns and
determine what the company will sell and howmuch inventory is needed.
Francesca’s Collections, Long Beach, CA May 2004 – December
2007
District Manager
 Promoted rapidly froma SalesAssociateto DistrictManager within a ninemonth period through multiplepromotions.
 Responsiblefor sales and profitperformanceof all fivestores in district.
 Districtsales exceeded yearly goal in 2006 by $307,794;2007 districtsales exceeded yearly goal by $475,619.
 Developed and implemented operatingbudgetsand monitored performanceof all StoreManagersin district.
 Ensured thelevelsof storeappearanceand maintenanceto adherewith company standards.
 Evaluated staff annually,managersmonthly.
Education
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 1999-
2003
 B.A., Textile and Apparel Design, Emphasis in Design
 American Intercontinental University,London, England
2002