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Irvine, Ca, Us

Provide consulting services and strategic guidance to clients (The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Builder's FirstSource, etc.), delivering tailored solutions to address their specific quality assurance, compliance, procurement, sourcing and supply chain challenges. Conducted audit & GAP analysis. Developed road map and communicated complex compliance, quality assurance, procurement, sourcing, and supply chain recommendations to Senior Management, legal counsel, regulators, clients and cross functional teams.Negotiated contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, and exceed service levels of the business. Developed vendor scorecard program with KPIs to measure supplier performance.Led project management initiatives to drive adoption of new processes, procedures,and technologies including implementation of PIM, Coupa, and SAP systems.

Grapevine, Texas, Us

Manage compliance, regulatory, product quality, vendor management, contract/sourcing, and import transportation for the company. Responsible for developing compliance and regulatory guidelines for the company. Acts as company representative and key liaison with trade associations, government agencies, and State Regulators such as CPSC, FCC, US Customs, FDA, and other government agencies. Partnered with Executives to create the first Corporate Compliance & Vendor Management Program for the company. Developed “Best in Class” initiatives across the organization, which include vendor contract negotiations, sourcing vendors, speed to market for private label, test protocol development, product quality testing, product inspections, and a factory audit program. These process advancements improved net profitability by 27%. Liaison with Legal and Risk Management Executives in matters related to contract development, industry litigation and product recalls. Implement social compliance program including ISO 14001 audits to ensure compliance with industry standards. Implement corrective action procedures as necessary.Provide oversight for new product sourcing & development to meet all international, Federal, State and Local regulations. Brought 213 products to market LY which was a 282% increase and added $64.7 million in sales.Establish policies and procedures to ensure that all products meet Federal, State and Local regulations including but not limited to FDA, CPSC, REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, UL and FCC as required by law.Lead, direct, motivate, train and develop product quality, vendor management and import teams in all daily operations. Lead Import transportation team. Establish supply chain contingency plans to maximize sales and prevent supply chain interruption. Set standard financial KPIs to ensure cost and service goals are met.Excellent communicator who maintains exemplary working relationships throughout the organization.

GENERAL SUMMARYDevelop and oversee global regulatory processes to ensure compliance. Implement best practices throughout the corporation. Lead, manage and develop a team of Regulatory Affairs professionals to ensure that all products meet Federal, State and Local regulations including FDA, CPSC, REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, Environmental Hazardous Waste regulations and many other State laws. Act as Key liaison with Trade Associations, Government Agencies and State Regulators. Responsible for researching all product claims and handling recalls when necessary. Ensure effective preparation, submittal and accuracy of all required documentation for domestic and international authorities. Represent RadioShack to external vendors, sourcing agents, and factories as well as internal buying and product management teams. Ensure quality control strategies are followed through with effective results. Manage alignment and communication of cross -functional teams. ACHIEVEMENTS• Created the first Sustainability Report for the company. • Represent and communicate to internal/external parties the Regulatory Affairs program and how it aligns to the advancement of the overall objectives of the corporation. • Ability to successfully interpret industry regulations recommending corporate policies that meet federal, state and local regulatory requirements to ensure product safety and compliance. • Develop Environmental program throughout the supply chain to ensure products comply with Environmental Waste laws in 25 States.• Direct and communicate to all interested parties in both the U.S and Overseas the overall corporate Quality Assurance program,• Partner with VP, Sr. Directors, Legal, Risk Management and Category team Executives in matters related to industry litigation and product recalls.

Chesapeake, Virginia, Us

Define, create, direct and manage processes related to the overall Corporate Quality Assurance & Compliance Program. Included in this program are all facets of Product and Supplier policies & procedures such as testing, inspections, factory evaluations, compliance and performance.Direct and manage the Quality & Compliance team to ensure proper execution of all regulatory, safety, compliance and quality activities.Define and manage the development & execution of product test protocols for all apparel, hardgoods and food products to ensure that they meet all federal, state and industry regulatory requirements.Collaborate with Sourcing Directors and Buyers to ensure that product development and order fulfillment align to all Quality Assurance & Compliance guidelines and meet business objectives.Partner with SVP Global Sourcing, Merchant Executives and Legal teams in matters related to industry litigation and product recalls.Represent and communicate to all internal and external business partners the Quality Assurance & Compliance Program and how it aligns to the advancement of the overall Family Dollar customer service objective.

Us

Controlled a budget of $120 million. Responsible for over $200 million direct import business. Led the Quality & Compliance strategy that supported achievement of company brand, vision and profitability objectives through strong relationships and collaboration with both internal and external business partners. Implemented corporate initiative to go direct to factory and remove Direct Imports. Resulted in $12M savings company-wide for 5,600 Private Brand Products totaling $750M and $2.2 billion at retail.Developed and organized a global sourcing and compliance strategy for all Mervyns owned brands consisting of 250 vendors and 1000 factories in over 40 countries.Drove Global Sourcing initiatives for both companies, contributed an additional $12M to bottom line as member of Target/Mervyns Business Improvement Council.Partner with Product Directors, and VPs to develop and maintain a Vendor Matrix that supports the short and long term strategic goals of the company.Ability to develop a production strategy that supports the achievement of company brand, vision and profitability objectives through strong relationships and collaboration with both internal and external business partners. Worldwide contingency planning to reflect current government affairs, quota and trade policy changes.Develop and oversee implementation of sustainable quality assurance and compliance program within Mervyns and throughout supply chain.Create factory audit standards, test protocols, product inspection metrics, compliance policies and procedures for the company.Responsible for training vendors, agents and merchants on Mervyns QA and Compliance Program.Stay current with all trade, safety and regulatory information, and update company policies as needed.

San Francisco, California, Us

Provided leadership to buying, planning and production teams within the dept in order to execute dept/division strategies. Executed production placement strategy to Gap stores in the US, Germany, France, UK, Canada and Japan in partnership with overseas agent, merchandising, planning and distribution teams.Developed and presented quarterly merchandising strategies and open to buy to upper management.Maintained trend and market awareness in order to develop product assortment in partnership with NY design team.One of 18 selected out of 60 applicants to participate in rigorous management training program with CEO Mickey Drexler and other top management.Managed the largest store in Gap's portfolio in Washington, DC. I managed approximately 160 employees to provide excellent customer service and drive sales to impact the company's bottom line. Implemented recruiting, hiring, and training program for sales staff, which reduced employee turnover by 70%.Analyzed store financial data and took action which grew revenues, ensured appropriate inventory levels and controlled costs.