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Lancaster, Pa, Us

Nottingham, Pennsylvania, United States

- Specializing in small and medium-sized enterprises- Responsible sourcing- Vendor compliance and evaluation structures- Supply chain optimization- Inventory management and demand planning

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Led cross-functional teams responsible for managing vendor relations, social compliance monitoring, social impact assessment, and product design and assortment. - Evaluated vendors' compliance with established responsible sourcing benchmarks, including social, environmental, and human rights standards.- Partnered with vendors to drive continuous improvements aligned with responsible sourcing benchmarks.- Communicated responsible sourcing challenges and benefits to internal and external stakeholders, serving as a thought leader.- Acted as the liaison with the national and international Fair Trade business community.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Developed a robust merchandise planning system that analyzed sales by channel and optimized inventory management to meet projected demand.- Implemented a comprehensive system for monitoring product margins and pricing parameters.- Created an evaluation methodology for vendor performance based on social, environmental, and logistical metrics.- Established a streamlined vendor categorization structure based on market and mission-based factors.- Implemented an inbound shipping process resulting in a 15% reduction in shipping costs and a 10% increase in on-time deliveries.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

- Represent the needs and priorities of the producer groups as the primary organizational stakeholders, focusing on strategic efforts that provide opportunities for achieving long term sustainability both for the organization, and for each supplier- Provide oversight to communications and general relations with producer groups, ensuring the maintenance of regular and transparent dialogue and engagement - Evaluate producer groups’ compliance with established fair trade benchmarks, including social and environmental standards - Evaluate and monitor supplier performance and progress, addressing and resolving concerns as needed- Manage interactions with international and domestic fair trade membership organizations. Compile and report information needed to show evidence of the organization’s compliance with established fair trade benchmarks - Monitor and support adherence to fair trade benchmarks within the organization’s operational and strategic areas- Manage supply chain of emerging market enterprises in 30 countries to meet mission and budget objectives of revenue-based $20+ million social enterprise.- Solve business challenges in cross-cultural settings with workshops and Fair Trade export organizations - Lead team responsible for analysis, trend forecasting, developing 500+ new products a year, and day-to-day communication with producer groups.- Manage product assortment and price point targets as needed to achieve financial success in all sales channels- Collaborate with cross departmental teams to develop strategic plans allowing a constant evolution of the brand’s positioning in the North American

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

- Collaborated with the Merchandising Department to determine retail price levels and monitor sales patterns for future consumer-buying patterns.- Developed product assortment guidelines to meet market demand.- Led strategy in category management, product assortment, and pricing strategies.- Developed supplier evaluation matrix based on responsible sourcing and market-based benchmarks.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

- Managed purchasing relationships with 25+ producer groups in 15 countries, incorporating their skills and traditions into appealing product collections for the North American market.- Directed the product design and development process in collaboration with assigned producer groups.- Ensured product line quality standards, meeting production and shipping requirements.- Led the demand planning and inventory management efforts for select product categories