Saul Jimenez

Managed end-to-end QC operations for contract manufacturing supporting The North Face, Patagonia, and KLIM, from raw material inspection through final garment approval. Led sample reviews, defect tracking, and CAPA coordination to ensure compliance with brand technical and quality requirements.

Directed vendor development, strategic procurement, and production oversight across Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Colombia for brands including The North Face, Vans, Dickies, Wrangler, Lee, Nautica. Sustained 95% portfolio-wide on-time performance and reduced supplier lead times through sourcing process restructuring.

Managed a multi-country vendor portfolio across Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Colombia by driving weekly production status reporting, risk identification, and corrective actions. Partnered with merchandising and planning to forecast material needs, align procurement timelines to production schedules, and maintain supply continuity contingency plans.

Maintained production status reports per vendor, distributed and confirmed purchase orders, and coordinated logistics and documentation for all shipments. Conducted weekly factory visits to assess production status and coordinate with manufacturing teams on open items.

Performed in-line and final inspections across cutting, sewing, and finishing stages, classifying defects and coordinating CAPAs with production teams. Produced quality reports on inspection findings and defect rates to recommend corrective actions for production and management.

Conducted pre-production meetings to establish quality expectations and QC checkpoints. Performed in-line and final inspections and random WIP spot audits to detect and rectify quality issues. Made AQL-based accept/reject decisions on product lots based on inspection results and established quality acceptance levels.

Maintained quality standards across production and finishing processes. Inspected finished products and fabric for compliance with brand specifications. Conducted on-site vendor audits to assess QC systems and procedures. Collaborated with Production Managers on quality compliance. Maintained inspection reports, test results, and corrective action documentation.

Planned and coordinated daily logistics operations including transportation, warehousing, and shipment scheduling. Oversaw routing to ensure timely delivery and proper documentation. Managed maintenance of logistics equipment and facilities. Coordinated cargo loading for maximum container utilization. Secured and transmitted accurate shipment information via VPN.

Prepared complete export documentation including INV and PL. Created production reports using Advanced Excel with macros. Rebuilt office network for faster database management. Maintained, configured, and repaired workstations and hardware. Fast-track promoted through increasingly responsible roles during international market expansion serving Arrow, Nautica, Van Heusen, and JCPenney.

Earned a B.S. in Computer Science from UNIVAL in Managua, Nicaragua (1995–1999).