Seasoned, Supply Chain leader with diverse experience in Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Research & Innovation in Apparel / fashion industry and Consumer Goods.Strong background in building and maintaining direct vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and prices, and managing the product cycle from concept to delivery.Extensive experience in managing all product classes ranging from denim and non-denim categories across overseas manufacturing bases in Asia, Europe, and Central America. Led cross functional partnerships with designers, buyers, and merchants to ensure global product line is developed and launched in line with design’s vision while lowering costs by 25%. Focused on cost engineering by moving high-performing product categories to low labor cost and duty-free countries. Highly skilled in cost negotiation with mills and suppliers.Managed placement strategy and required fabric reservation to meet speed to market and shorter lead times. Specialties: Strategic Sourcing I Product Development I Fabric Research & Development I Vendor Management I Cost Negotiations I Production Planning & Execution I Capacity Planning I Logistics I Global Supply Chain I Sustainability I Product Life Cycle Management