Develop new resources with improved geographical diversity to reduce dependence on China based production due to labor shortages and increased wages.Created vendor factory matrix with key metrics for improved product placement based upon vendors core competencies.Monitor production in Asia and South America to expedite speed to market delivery changes as needed for customer support.Mentored Brand Managers use of the T&A calendar management.Advise management team on trade legislation and free trade agreements.Supervise classification of HSTSUS categories, and resolution of Customs issues.

Responsible for the performance and delivery of all orders from Far East vendors.Managed the issuance of cutting orders and method of shipment achieving increased performance improving the Air to Sea shipping ratio by ten percent.Created tracking reports for quick decision making and score carding vendors for delivery performance. Worked closely with the QA department to develop streamlined testing procedure. Director of Sourcing and Quality Assurance - Children's

Implemented Key Performance metrics for vendors measuring delivery and quality.Managed the performance of the offshore vendors including quarterly visits.Managed the production team in New York and Hong Kong Offices.Reduced garment costs by working with vendors by improving sewing methodology and marker efficiency by 5 percent

Created a Sourcing Manual for more detailed approach to the Sourcing development.Implementation of the automated Lectra spreading and cutting equipment and to improve Material Utilization through more efficient marking and fabric management.Developed a total QA system statistically based with initiatives from fabric development through the shipping of the final product from the Distribution Center.

Development of all QA procedures and documented in Spanish. Implemented process quality control system for the cutting facility, which was part of the team incentive system of cutting.