As a senior planning and operations executive in the global apparel industry, I create and deliver a path from goal to successful outcome in volatile, competitive markets, resulting in revenue, profit and market share growth.My career with Levi Strauss & Co. has included multiple functional areas: Commercial Planning, Sourcing Operations, National Account Sales Management, and General Management. I have led organizations on a national, international, and global scale, and served as General Manager for a European business unit. My current challenge is to drive top- and bottom-line growth and manage working capital for 2 Global and 2 International brands through wholesale, retail and online channels. My achievements include:> DEVELOPING A GLOBAL OPERATING MODEL for planning and sourcing to deliver profitable products to market quickly while achieving competitive cost, quality and service objectives.> LEADING TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE in planning processes and team development that delivered demand plan clarity, alignment and synchronization for improved Supply Chain performance.> ACHIEVING DOUBLE-DIGIT GAINS in inventory productivity and cost savings.> IMPROVING PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS to secure millions in incremental revenue and profits.Equipped for executive and C-level positions at large and small apparel companies, I'm known for analytical and leadership skills that strengthen the value chain from production and cost standpoints to ensure customers are getting the best possible outcome.SPECIALTIES: Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Global Operating Model Development, Team Leadership, General Management, Technology-Enabled Planning, Sourcing Operations Management, Revenue Growth Strategies, Cross-Enterprise Linkages, Risk Management, Service Level Improvement, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Strategies, Cost Control
Listed skills include Trend Analysis, Sourcing, Start Ups, Apparel, and 25 others.