we analyzed the factories we already worked with and reviewed their catalogs to select potential models. Generic samples were then requested and adapted as needed. The final models for the collection were chosen based on their characteristics, price, and materials, ensuring they were properly positioned in the market.
Once the collection was defined, I created the articles in the system and generated the purchase orders to ensure they were added to the stock. When the maritime shipments arrived, full of containers of footwear, I handled the HS code classification for customs. This process could be quite complex, as it required sorting by brand, size, material, and shoe style to meet customs requirements accurately.
Upon receiving the unassembled goods in our warehouse, we developed a logistics plan to distribute the materials to 10 different factories. After production, we coordinated the pick-up for their return. As the company expanded, a new system was implemented, incorporating a third-party logistics provider. This strategic shift allowed goods to go from the logistics company's warehouse to the factories, and from the factories directly to the clients, resulting in substantial cost savings