Cindy Porter

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VP Global Sourcing and Strategic Initiatives and Brand Development @ Buxton
Frisco, TX, US
Cindy Porter's Location
Frisco, Texas, United States, United States
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About Cindy Porter

Dynamic Vice President of Product Brand Development and Global Sourcing with more than 20 years branding and marketing experience. Proven Product design expertise sourcing merchandise from manufacturers and vendors. Demonstrated experience optimizing vendor partnerships and sourcing to reduce cost and increase profit margins. Solid knowledge of the design and production manufacturing process across industries including apparel, soft and hard home products women's accessories and consumer electronics. Skilled at vendor matrix strategy and development to foster strategic growth and increase flexibility.Strong global matrix experience reducing cost of goods and cycle time reduction.

Cindy Porter's Current Company Details
Buxton

Buxton

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VP Global Sourcing and Strategic Initiatives and Brand Development
Frisco, TX, US
Website:
buxtonco.com
Employees:
275
Cindy Porter Work Experience Details
  • Buxton
    Vp Global Sourcing And Strategic Initiatives And Brand Development
    Buxton
    Frisco, Tx, Us
  • Buxton
    Vp Global Sourcing/Strategic Initiatives And Brand Development
    Buxton Sep 2019 - Present
    Lead the strategic vision and process reviewing streams of data and key insights leading to company wide game changing strategic initiatives. Provided comprehensive merchandise experience and management leadership to integrate business strategies to an established brand. Driving initiatives by continually evolving process, program and structure to ensure strategic value that drove measurable results. Introduced global sourcing vision by establishing a vendor matrix, cost reduction strategy and on-time delivery without compromising the brand quality. Lead development responsibilities and organization leadership, coaching teams and building strong strategy, sourcing and community/culture.
  • Ccr - Cindy Creative Resource
    Managing Director
    Ccr - Cindy Creative Resource Aug 2017 - Present
    Client relationship leader providing project-oriented business consulting, retail product strategies, and product development/manufacturing services.
  • Charming Charlie
    Senior Director Of Global Sourcing And Product Development
    Charming Charlie Sep 2016 - Jul 2019
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Drove private brand strategy, development and sourcing of multi-classifications, fashion jewelry, handbags, accessories and gifts. Sourced vendors both domestic and international, built international team/office to support FOB and direct model. Established strategic sourcing matrix with A,B,C model to lower production costs, maintain on-time delivery and executing business plans. Lead process and standards with QC/QA on vetting factory, managed and executed monthly compliance on quality.
  • Radio Shack
    Vp Product Development/Design And Global Sourcing
    Radio Shack Mar 2014 - Nov 2015
    Managed and lead brand development and design process for multiple categories (power, sound, home automation, batteries, toys/gifts and all connectivity) and seasons/deliveries from concept through delivery. Consistently maintained deadlines by leading calendar initiative through development/evaluation, regulatory and QC. Built business strategy in design, technical design, product brand development, sourcing, merchandising and brand packaging. Drove and lead strategic vendor matrix to expand the brand to the changing electronic business. Partnered with PR and Marketing leaders to launch product brand initiatives that resulted in maximized business and increased margin.
  • J C Penney Private Brands
    Sourcing Director - Home Division
    J C Penney Private Brands Jan 2010 - Mar 2014
    Plano, Texas, Us
    •Built a vendor matrix strategy that provided a framework for planned growth while delivering cost savings and offered flexibility to buyers.•Initiated and launched cost containment worksheets to provide visibility of all costing options with multiple categories and materials.•Maintained a month raw materials chart following costs of materials in order to secure raw materials during optional pricing window to secure best costs on goods in development.•Lead country of origin strategy by traveling overseas vetting our new vendors and accessing abilities of factories to reduce cost of goods.•Travel extensively domestic and overseas.•Worked closely with product development/design and quality control developments.•Partnered with buying teams on cost initiatives and business strategy offering optional costs on programs.
  • J C Penney Private Brands
    Associate Sourcing Manager
    J C Penney Private Brands Mar 2007 - Dec 2010
    Plano, Texas, Us
  • Jc Penney Private Brands
    Sourcing Manager
    Jc Penney Private Brands Oct 2006 - Mar 2007
  • Jc Penney Private Brand
    Product Development Manager - Handbags/Women'S Accessories/Jewelry
    Jc Penney Private Brand Oct 2001 - Sep 2006
    •Developed and implemented private brand strategy an line plans to classification based on sales.•Created vendor matrix for three categories of business (handbags, women's accessories and jewelry)•Launched direct import business in jewelry and in jewelry boxes and jewelry armoires.•Launched cycle time reduction development calendar•Built and maintained material/fashion trends to adhere to brand integrity.•Traveled overseas and domestic
  • Federated Merchandising Group
    Product Manager - Charter Club
    Federated Merchandising Group 1999 - 2001
    Us
  • May Merchandising Company
    Merchandise Manager
    May Merchandising Company 1995 - 1999
    Us
  • May Merchandising Company
    Assistant Product Manager
    May Merchandising Company 1994 - 1999
    Us
  • Macy'S
    Asst Buyer/Buyer
    Macy'S 1993 - 1994
    New York, Ny, Us

Cindy Porter Skills

Sourcing Private Label Merchandising Retail Assortment Trend Analysis Product Development Apparel Global Sourcing Inventory Management Fashion Trend Visual Merchandising Inventory Control Purchasing Management Textiles Merchandise Planning Sportswear Outerwear Wholesale Cpfr Forecasting Store Management Wovens Open To Buy Management Trend Forecasting Tech Packs Multi Channel Retail Fashion Buying Sweaters Supply Chain Management Denim Footwear Shoes Underwear Product Assortment Planning Knitwear Retail Buying Operations Management Matrix Management Consumer Electronics Cross Functional Team Leadership Brand Development Strategic Sourcing Leadership Supply Chain Brand Architecture Matrix

Cindy Porter Education Details

  • Louisiana Tech University
    Louisiana Tech University
    Fashion Merchandising

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Cindy Porter attended Louisiana Tech University.

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