Ruth Brogan Email & Phone Number

Redmond, Wa / Richmond Bc.

SanMar Canada distributes a wide selection of branded apparel from sport shirts, woven shirts, outerwear, t-shirts, fleece, headwear and accessories for men, women and children. In addition to our Richmond, BC head office, we have distribution centres in Mississauga, ON and Calgary, AB. We feature top brands such as Coal Harbour, ATC, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom, OGIO, New Era and Bella.

Project Management – FilsonSept 2013 - PresentCollaborate with management to update quality standards, develop a reference library for fabric testing, quality standards, and implement processes to ensure all fabric purchases comply. Project Management - TexlynxContracted to provide business intelligence, recommend assortment additions, and advise retail price points, resulting in my client winning approval of their customer. Product Development - Berry PlasticSupplied product drawings, sourcing options, consumer focus group moderation, and video reporting. Resulting in my client presenting their new product to a major home textiles wholesaler/manufacturer.

Greater Seattle Area

Director of Merchandising: Global Sourcing, Product, Fabric and Fiber Development.Key Accomplishments for Product Development, Fabric: Development & Merchandising:*Patented Products generated $20+ M in sales.*Successfully developed and merchandised a patented sheet set. Delivered over $77 Million in Sales.*Designed and developed products to sell profitably.*Oversaw product development of fabric, fiber, and pillows for all brands.*Debuted products for New York Home Textiles Market.*Presented products and concepts to major retail buyers. *Educated buyers on textiles, fills, and foam raw materials. *Delivered Textiles speech in New Delhi to industry professionals.*Developed a process to ensure PCF receives high quality fabrics that meet and exceed testing standards. *Built a QA focused team encompassing purchasing, merchandising and select China office team members. *Established a process for yearly fabric testing,resulting in a “Fabric Matrix” that can be used to quickly reference test results. Process is used companywide.*Sourced and provided statistics to produce a carbon footprint for all PCF products. Resulted in a report used as a selling tool with customers interested in retailing environmentally friendly products.Key Accomplishments / Sourcing:*Authored Vendor Profile and Supplier Score Card used company wide.*Acknowledged for expertise in researching new suppliers and qualifying fabric mills and cut & sew facilities.*Proven effectiveness in relationship building, price negotiations, and execution. *Sourced new factories in China, India, and Mexico. *Traveled yearly sourcing new suppliers, assessing quality of suppliers and negotiating significant programs for PCF.

Sourced Footwear, Home Textiles, Luggage, and Gadgets from around the world. Responsible for sourcing suppliers who could deliver fashionable, quality merchandise with a profitable bottom line.Product Manager for Footwear, Luggage, Watches, and Gadget. Responsible for determining assortments, assuring Sourcing and production timelines, approving catalog presentations, cross function presentations.Assistant Product Manager, Women's Outerwear. Responsible for daily product specification and production communications with team in China. Assisted Product Manager with cross function communications, including fit trial approvals, catalog presentation approvals, and design direction.