Deborah Mclaughlin Email & Phone Number

High Point, Nc

I directed a team responsible for overall supply chain operations. Our primary focus was product forecasting, planning and scheduling. My team conducted department studies and evaluations, designed systems and procedures, developed work simplifications and measurement studies, and prepared operations and procedure manuals.We focused on product life cycle, product line management, inventory management, and sku optimization.My team oversaw the flow of exports and imports and ensuring compliance of US Customs regulations.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

I directed a team responsible for product procurement for the Wrangler brand. We developed and executed strategies to include all sourcing options from full package to internal manufacturing. I especially enjoyed working with multi-cultural teams throughout Asia, Africa, Mexico and Central America.Additional details of this role are:• Served as member of 2-person team responsible for developing speed options for garments produced by internal manufacturing, reducing lead times from product concept to delivery by up to 250 days (70%).• Managed critical rework project for 500K Wrangler brand shorts, procuring 8 contractor locations and completing project under 8 weeks, fulfilling deadline requirement for time-sensitive season. Administered $2M chargeback, recovering costs from vendor and saving program worth $5M.• Utilized corporate full-package sourcing hubs and worked directly with vendors, securing quality product on time and meeting brand needs.• Worked with social compliance team, ensuring fair treatment of workers, safe working conditions, and supplier adherence to local laws.• Assisted brand protection team, investigating counterfeit products and unauthorized distribution.• Traveled extensively to international locations, supporting US teams with sourcing hubs, sewing factories, and fabric mills.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

I led the mass market forecasting team that developed and maintained long-range, annual, seasonal and monthly demand forecasts for $1 billion in annual forecast volume. My team created and maintained forecasts at the total company, business unit, product category, consumer segment and item levels for the largest brand / business unit in VF Jeanswear.Additional highlights of this role are:• Interfaced closely with account teams relative to sales planning and space / category management, incorporating intelligence and improving forecast accuracy.• Presented monthly operating forecast updates to marketing and senior management, driving financial forecast and strategic planning updates.• Directed forecasting process improvement initiatives.• Received 2008 Excellence Award in recognition of significantly reducing surplus finished goods inventory.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

I really enjoyed managing and developing the team responsible for planning and scheduling Riders and Lee female denim products. I created and maintained production schedules, purchased package-sourced bought-complete products, and advised the purchasing department on fabric and trim procurement. I am especially proud that several of my direct reports on this team advanced to important management roles.Additional details are:• Scheduled and coordinated plant production, utilizing parameters of forecast, production line capacity, actual sales and raw materials availability.• Analyzed sales, work-in-process and finished goods inventories, determining and maintaining product availability. • Headed Lee Apparel Flow Replenishment process improvement initiative, improving overall account service for Back-to-School shipping season by 50% over prior year.• Automated Lee Apparel Forecast / Production P&L report and DC capacity analysis, saving 40 work hours per month and reducing report development lead-time by one full week.• Received 2004 Excellence award, serving as member of Wal-Mart Mass Female team.• Received 2004 Mass Jeanswear President’s award in recognition of excellence in managing complex product group.