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I bring more than twenty years of inventory planning and product development experience to my work creating brand-differentiated apparel lines to market—balancing profitability with environmentally-conscious production. I believe we can delight our customers with nimble, strategic inventory management, balancing risk with reward. Known for collaborative leadership, my expertise spans strategic inventory planning, global sourcing, and value-driven development and production through each step of the textile / apparel supply chain. I have managed direct reports, cross-functional team members, and vendors across Asia, Africa, and the Americas, while keeping projects on time and on budget.Across my career, I have helped innovate and commercialize 12 product categories and collections, and more than 2,500 products including active, outerwear, sweaters, lifestyle, sportswear, denim, dresses, swimwear, and sport bras. I have also created, optimized, or turned around 19 operating standards, systems, and controls to help shape and sustain an efficient production lifecycle.Outside the office, I am usually on a trail training for my next half-marathon and enjoying time with friends and family. SPECIALTIES: eCommerce Planning; Inventory Management; OTB; Investment Review; Advanced Excel Skills; Supply Chain Strategy; Forecasting; Pricing; Category Growth; Vendor Negotiation, Calendar Development, and Shipping & Logistics; Cost Analysis; Apparel Product Development; Apparel Design, Sustainable Materials & Environmentally Conscious Production; Fiber, Yarn & Fabric Knowledge

Listed skills include Merchandising, Product Management, Fashion, Product Development, and 45 others.