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RTW Retailwinds / New York & CompanyConsultant, VP Sourcing Handbags, SLG's, Footwear and Accessories
Oct. 2018 - Aug. 2019Greater New York City AreaDrove daily strategies and goals surrounding product development and global sourcing across various categories within accessories, footwear, handbags, etc. Analyzed geopolitical boundaries to source materials from international market with a focus on cost effectiveness. Secured PLM to a calendar and served as a key player in achieving a 2% increase on initial markup for the area.
Returned to the company after a hiatus due to family health emergency ; was welcomed back with open arms due to excellent reputation and corporate relationships.
Roteks Tekstil İhracat SAN. ve TİC. A.Ş.Supply Chain Consultant
Mar. 2016 - Mar. 2018Izmir, TurkeyWorked on getting 2 factories under the Roteks umbrella, approved to work for European Customers. Attended the factory inspections along with the Customers.
New York and CompanySVP Sourcing and Production -Apparel, Handbags, SLG's, Footwear and Accessories
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2015Greater New York City AreaSuperintended $1.6B in sales and 44M units in apparel along with an additional $240M in sales and 15M units in accessories. Developer seasonal strategies alongside Design, Merchant, Planning, and Allocation teams while coordinating global supply chain across several apparel and accessory categories with IMU totaling 78.7%. Established financial goals concerning overseas liabilities and inventory.
Collaborated with team members to achieve and exceed seasonal and yearly markup goals for the company.
Completed celebrity collaborations and created the Product Lifecycle Management calendar. Designed 3-year strategic sourcing, production, and quality control plans.
New York and CompanyVP Sourcing- Apparel, Handbags, SLG's, Footwear and Accessories
Apr. 2008 - Aug. 2013Greater New York City AreaGoverned 50M+ units in apparel and 20M+ units in accessories, collaborating with Design, Merchant, and Planning teams to conceive seasonal strategies. Spearheaded sourcing efforts for each business division, managing global sourcing initiatives for several categories across apparel and accessories. Created and maintained yearly testing calendar for floorset and body tests and design best practice processes and procedures. Controlled brand product and packaging while leading a 20-member team. Served as Team Leader and guided team to improve speed to market, achieving IMU goals.
Maintained high initial markup rate, executing fashion and key item buys with overseas vendors. Coordinated production and sourcing for a 5-store test of a new accessories store concept.
New York and CompanyDirector Sourcing – Collection Knits, Sweaters & Wovens
Apr. 2005 - Mar. 2008Greater New York City AreaResponsible for $924 million sales/ 28 million units in apparel Collaborate with Design, Merchants and Planners to ensure brand right product at target costs Introduced long lead time and off-peak production for key items in Woven Shirts and Sweaters to achieve 80% and above initial markup rate. Be a mentor for style specifications, and construction details that would aid in meeting margin goals.
New York and CompanyProduct Manager – Knit Collections
Apr. 2003 - Mar. 2005Greater New York City AreaResponsible for $170 million sales/ 7 million units in apparel Partner with Design and Merchant teams through the product selection process. Increase IMU 5% by expanding global vendor base while maintaining flexibility Granted with the “Outstanding Achiever of the Year” award
New York and CompanyQA Testing Manager
Apr. 2000 - Mar. 2003Greater New York City AreaReview and evaluate all fabric and garment tests with all overseas vendors for all orders Implement a Color Management Program to be used by all vendors with Archroma/Clariant Industries. Collaborate with the DC Quality Control Team to red flag and request AQL any potential PO’s.
Franshaw IncProduct Manager
Mar. 1998 - Mar. 2000Greater New York City AreaManage $ 5 million in sales in wholesale Weekly meetings with Design to review sketches for 3 private brands Negotiate garment cost and delivery and problem solve production issues Seasonal factory visits in Bangladesh
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