Strategy & Innovation-Develop strategic supply chain/vendor base; partner with corporate resources to achieve global sourcing efficiencies across divisions and groupsOversee and perform competitive research and continuously evaluate marketplace to identify appropriate vendors for categories and brand(s); monitor market and other trends to strategically determine optimal placement of goods for pricing, timing and reliabilityReview applicability of key trends in sourcing, manufacturing, fabrications and construction; review significant innovations and share with partners in Merchandising and Design on regular basis; oversee maintenance of archive of materials, hardware, etc. for productionOperations and Results-Oversee and review approved vendor matrix, with costing and production capacity portfolio; approve and review production standardsPerform high-level negotiations on pricing to ensure profitability; partner with Compliance and Legal to oversee vendor/factory compliance with code of conduct; oversee customs classification coordination with ImportsSet and articulate expectations and ensure timely delivery according to development calendar; oversee quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutionsOversee capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country and vendor; define and oversee accurate costing models; partner with Sales and Planning to project high-level production needs, make commitments to raw materials, where appropriate; allocate production across vendors and reserve production spaceCustomers & Relationships-Partner with customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteriaLeadership & Teams-Lead, train and motivate global team of full-time and part-time personnel as well as factory and independent agents; strategize staffing needs across categories and brands, where appropriate

Responsible for the management of a five hundred million dollar annual retail portfolio comprised of both boys and girls apparel. Drive the Product development for both basic replenishment and seasonal fashion categories through concept to finished goods receipt in the DC.Produce Cost analysis by style to determine the greatest price effective, high margin, resource for manufacturing. Evaluate Extended Gross margin goals and performance to meet corporate forecasts. Engage my product management personnel to create a culture of sustainable supplier relationships for mutual growth and development. Coach the teams to effectively analyze product value engineering opportunities to meet corporate AUC goals. Analyze all vendor resource channels based on the evolving trends that will impact the product development and execution for upcoming seasons. Collaborate with the cross functional leaders to enable greater effectiveness in the product life cycle through calendar and sku analysis. Develop and implement supplier performance improvement programs through Supplier Report Card scoring and a structured capacity planning.

Head the Production and Sourcing for eight status brands comprised of 12 divisions. Responsible for the management of a hundred fifty million dollar annual revenue portfolio comprised of eight brands and twelve divisions. Determine most efficient and appropriate production channels for new and emerging categories and brands. Minimized number of vendors in production matrix in order to maximize capacities and productivities in the procured lines dedicated to our brand. Participate in global sourcing conferences, including lobbyists’ efforts regarding International trade Policy. Established and manage a vendor base for the purpose of improving quality, delivery and price. Travel to each agent seasonally to conduct costing meetings, factory audits, compliance reviews, and performance evaluations. Manage and promote the growth of a twenty person team comprised of tech design, product development, and product management. Produce Cost analysis by style to determine greatest price effective, high margin, resource for manufacturing. Evaluate Extended Gross margin goals and performance to meet corporate forecasts.

Consulting on new Retail store, E Commerce, and product launch strategy. Establishing necessary T&A Calendar and financial plans to successfully execute the launch of these new business strategies. Evaluating risk and best methodologies for an effecient and productive supply chain.

Provide strategic direction and develop capable sources of supply for products that contribute to the growth and profitability initiatives of the corporation. Establish and manage a vendor base for the purpose of improving quality, delivery and price. Realign factories and/or agents based on the edited styles, fabric source and delivery, target cost requirements. Monitor the efficiency and quality of subcontracted manufacturing operations, establishing and ensuring compliance of manufacturing policies, facility requirements, sourcing and inventory control. Utilize factory capacities to meet product demand by determining appropriate production commitment levels for each factory and managing adjustments as needed. Determine most effective production route for new and emerging categories and brands. Assure product execution meets the specifications and quality of the Nautica Jeans DNA. Lead key production and sourcing initiatives across global supply chain channels.