Louise Claughton, M.Sc. Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

As Vice President of Sourcing & Production, I oversee factory performance to ensure compliance, ethical practices, and risk mitigation, while managing vendor relationships and expanding the supply chain to support sustainable growth. I lead bulk production and product development, ensuring calendar management aligns with client deadlines and contractual requirements. Collaborating closely with design, sales, and technical teams, I drive new product introductions and enhance operational efficiency. Committed to sustainability and quality, I uphold rigorous standards and leverage technology to track metrics, ensuring transparency and alignment with Loomstate’s mission.

New York City, Ny, Us

Led product development, cost management, and created competitive products. Reported to the Chief Supply Chain Officer with 10 direct reports and 40+ indirect reports.• Decreased cost-to-service by developing and optimizing cost efficiency and cost-saving measures. • Reduced finished goods inventory while maintaining product availability by adopting demand-driven data model and sustainable material toolbox for core products.

New York City, Ny, Us

Developed multiyear sourcing strategies, managed digital go-to-market processes with end-to-end material plans, and onboarded and operationalized regional material suppliers. Reported to Regional EVP of Supply.• Optimized lead time by 2–4 weeks by designing and leading preferred supplier matrix and implementing a core programs material toolbox.• Lowered costs by negotiating cost reductions and consistently surpassing macro trends by 2–3% while achieving additional benefits by leveraging request for proposals (RFPs) with preferred suppliers.

New York City, Ny, Us

Drove efficiency by overseeing all aspects of raw materials—research, development, and production—for brand portfolio, partnered with international cross-functional teams throughout product life cycle. Reported to EVP of Supply and guided Speedo, DKNY, Ralph Lauren licensing integrations into brand portfolio.• Significantly reduced lead-times for product development cycle, including a 50% sample production time reduction, through enterprise supply chain digitization initiative. • Boosted sales through enterprise adoption of new technologies, including PFAS-Free Stain Shield, Flex Technologies, and easy-to-care for apparel.

Hk

Led fabric and colour development for Southeast Asia, allocated budgets and resources, guided staff, and international teams; nurtured trusted partnerships with design leads and product managers and ensured compliance; limiting customer returns and complaints.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Led supplier management and performance evaluations, oversaw materials sourcing from India. Travelled globally to supplier events, shows, and conferences; negotiated contracts and terms. Optimized distribution networks and product value while ensuring quality and managed costs and managed staff compliance and provided coaching.

London, Gb

Guided and reviewed technical input for garment designs, specifications, and procedures; ensured product manufacturability and feasibility; created and maintained detailed technical specifications for garments; enhanced fabric and garment quality from Marks & Spencer suppliers and oversaw certified laboratory.

Master Of Science - Ms, Resilience And Integrity Management

Post Graduate Diploma, Textile Technology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science