Mallory Jones Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

I oversee a large team in all aspects of sourcing for TCP's largest categories; I create the calendar that drives product development and oversee transit lead times and resolution of production issues to meet delivery dates. My role includes working with teams across departments on strategic assortment planning that supports revenue goals and mirrors seasonal design focus and aesthetic. I also manage relationships with more than 70 vendors.Highlights in this role include:- Instituting high-impact vendor management strategies that enhanced supply chain communication and collaboration.- Negotiating up to 20% cost savings from direct vendors and mills for all products

Brooklyn, New York, United States

I moved to a higher-level management position with the move to Win Brands, whose portfolio includes Gravity Blankets and Homesick Candles. I created a timeline that covered the entire product lifecycle through to product delivery, ensuring alignment with brand objectives, then teamed with vendors and suppliers to secure raw materials and make sure we met standards for safe labor practices and sustainability. Managing alliances with corporate partners such as Disney and MLB raised our profile and open revenue opportunities. Highlights:- New vendor and negotiation strategies that I led brought generous savings for both Gravity Blankets and Homesick Candles.- I ensured we had the stock needed for the critical holiday season by identifying and driving changes for shipping and transit lead times and costs.

Nyc

I moved over to Lou & Grey after 4 years, overseeing all brand categories and holding responsibility for supplier management, cost negotiations, and purchase orders. My position included collaborating with design and merchandising teams on new product development.Highlights:- I played a lead role in establishing and growing Lou & Grey as a standalone brand and forging a partnership with Nordstrom.- By booking all raw materials through blanket commitments, we reduced our costs by 25%.

My first promotion included directing the team managing Sportswear brands/departments for both the retail and outlet stores. I managed relationships with 80 international factories and mills throughout the Far East and monitored fulfilment of delivery deadlines to meet production lead times and shipping standards,Highlight:- We saved significant operating costs by replacing overseas Ann Inc. offices with an agent and vendor direct model, while also cutting costs by 5% per garment item.

Nyc

I joined the company overseeing product development (pre-approval to post-production) for woven tops. The role required partnerships with cross-functional internal groups and with vendors and mills in the Far East, where I traveled to conduct pricing negotiations. Highlight:- I led an expansion into India that delivered major cost savings. I managed garment cost negotiations for both development and production.