Allison Rupprecht Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, Us

New York, New York, Us

Led the transition of Ready-to-Wear operations from item line to full collections and runway by redefining sourcing strategy, team structure, operations planning, and quality standard and control to reposition Coach as a leading modern luxury fashion brand. Created a new department infrastructure from siloed development team to a robust interrelated team and established a global Ready-to-Wear team and processes in Hong Kong, China and Italy to support business growth and product initiatives. Led the development of global factory partnerships including terms negotiations for standards, cost & delivery and legal agreements for product compliance. Established all RTW quality and testing standards and SOP. Reduced China dependency and developed a diverse sourcing strategy into Southeast Asia, India, Europe, and South America. Directed the execution of product to meticulous design standards in fast-paced and demanding entrepreneurial environment while increasing margin and reducing development cycle. Managed special marketing and exclusivity projects including designer collaborations, buy now, wholesale exclusives, retail store openings, public relations samples, and celebrity dressing, enhancing overall brand awareness and driving product demand. Oversaw the architecture and realization of the RTW version of exclusive handbag product-lifecycle platform and directly managed the implementation and adoption of companywide procurement software among RTW team.

New York, Us

Specially recruited to lead the Product Development team during global sourcing strategy transition. Reorganized and reduced the Mens apparel vendor base to respond to new product direction and the needs of fast paced retail environment – change management, speed to market, product execution to design intent. Set operating strategy for new businesses in Europe and E-Commerce. Strict calendar adherence from pre-season planning through finished garments to stores for several different accessory product categories culminating in best possible product all represented in a cohesive showroom presentation.

New York, Us

Collaborated with other key internal stakeholders to set divisional strategy. Built and implemented a comprehensive QA process reducing styles with quality failure. Negotiated a new market-targeted fit fueling an increase in the buy and sales along with a seasonal review process resulting in an overall reduction of fit rounds and improved fit.

New York, Us

Promoted to lead critical initiatives to shorten cycle times, improve overall margin and improve field empowerment and accountability. Contributed to division-level strategic planning and business management to meet P&L objectives for production of 13+ million pieces of apparel per year. Implemented direct ship programs in several countries enabling cost and cycle time reduction. Directly delivered $1M annually to the bottom line by reengineering carton packing guidelines for vendors that reduced freight charges. Strategized with design & merchandising to set margin goals by class and negotiated margin. Reduced cycle time and negotiated supply to meet demand maintaining a 98% average shippable and replenishment fill-rates. Member of the work-shift task force – a mission critical change initiative focused on developing a best-in-class overseas manufacturing model to improve product development and manufacturing cycle time, eliminate redundancies, decrease workforce/payroll and reduce operational costs. Developed SOP for PO issuance & maintenance and color & dyelot approval in Asia. Monitored divisional monthly and quarterly shipping goals. Tracked and optimized key performance indicators: air/vessel ratio, product flow, and replenishment weeks of supply. Directed Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) dress shirts. Member of Liz Claiborne Leadership Council

Directed global product development and production for five labels. Special Recognition Award as Team Leader of LizACTS Women’s Issues Team.

Launched the 1st Mens Mid-Tier line for the company.

Chosen to represent Claiborne in the company wide development of a new business operating system. Participated in the training and mentoring of division associates.

Bachelor Of Arts, Rhetoric

Liberal Arts