I am passionate about strategic global sourcing, brand management, and product development, and focused on delivering results to maximize the company’s profitability. I am comfortable working in multi-cultural environments with cross-functional teams, I honed my skills at the global sourcing company, Li & Fung Trading, as well as with consumer brands, such as Lenox and Pfaltzgraff, and an eCommerce start-up, Fab.com. I am a well-traveled manager, who enjoys the opportunity for face-to-face meetings to forge relationships and manage projects with a hands-on, collaborative style, which builds mutual respect and long-term benefits.BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION ◆ Initiated first-ever overseas sourced program for The Pfaltzgraff Co., and grew sourced programs from 0% to 50% of total dinnerware volume within 5 years. STRATEGIC COST REDUCTION ◆ Strategically transitioned $10M in US manufacturing of giftware to 100% offshore sourcing, delivering 40% cost savings, initiating the first ever offshoring of Lenox Fine China to reduce costs.PRODUCT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ◆ Owned Sandra Magsamen brand relationship and collaborated with author to grow her business in multiple categories with Wal-Mart from zero to $25M in four years, while at LFUSA.SYSTEMS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT◆ Championed and implemented corporate sourcing application at Lenox called RockBlocks, now called Arigo STM, and Enhanced Retail Solution (ERS) system at LFUSA.NEW CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ◆ Conceptualized and executed development of variety of businesses for Costplus, such as “There” branded Personal Care and Home Fragrance product and “Blue Elephant” branded Thai food business, while at LFUSA.
Listed skills include Product Development, Global Sourcing, Sourcing, Merchandising, and 32 others.