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Global Sourcing and Product Development solutions for manufacturers, retailers and the corporate sector

• Managed sourcing and purchasing of private label woven shirt and pant programs carried by the 500 Casual Male XL retail stores, outlets and catalog• Developed and launched a successful premium pant program rolled out to all stores and catalog, a value of over $15 million at retail• Negotiated reduced prices on 3 key shirt programs resulting in 5% to10% increases in initial mark-up

• Devised and purchased a successful $25 million imported workwear program from inception to finished product, pants, jeans and outerwear• Developed key factory relationships in China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, Kenya and South Africa; improved costing by 5% to10%• Created and executed a strategy for consistent labeling and packaging to unify brand image• Reduced lead times by as much as 20% throughout the garment production cycle by strictly adhering to a specified timing and action calendar• Achieved or exceeded corporate metrics geared toward strengthening profitability by reducing internal and external costs by 5% to10%• Implemented and monitored an approval process to ensure strict adherence to color, quality consistency and on time performance through a mandatory check list • Managed and guided 4 employees locally and one overseas while establishing an Asian regional office to further future growth and improve profit margins

• Developed, purchased and executed more than 50 private label programs three times per year in missy, petites and plus sizes for over 100 women’s specialty and department store companies• Coordinated and streamlined tech packs for all product categories with emphasis on knit shirts and sweaters• Restructured and reduced the sourcing base by 50% to more effectively manage and control factory locations and product distribution• Increased gross margins by 10% through cost reductions, careful selection of factories, and tighter raw material negotiation