Accomplished and enthusiastic MBA with substantial retail industry experience, including broad overseas sourcing and manufacturing expertise, as well as a thorough understanding of the global market and macroeconomic factors impacting cost. Core competencies in retail merchandising, and product development, with demonstrated ability to anticipate and react quickly to changes in sales trends, evolving retail environment and new business approaches. Proficient in building supplier strategies that mitigate risk against social compliance challenges and global economic factors. Highly skilled in project management, professional development and coordination of global cross-functional teams. Strong background in vendor relationship management, negotiations, process enhancement and effective decision-making. Significant academic and professional travel experience, including visits to dozens of factories across multiple countries of production and product categories.