Manager Supply Chain

CHRISTINE LANOUE

PO ****

North Falmouth, Massachusetts 02556

508-***-**** *******@***.***

ACCOMPLISHED SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL

Highly passionate, strategic-minded supply chain professional with a proven track record of mentoring a team, identifying opportunities and deploying creative cost effective solutions in a highly charged, unpredictable omni-channel environment. Having an extremely diverse work history makes me an ideal change agent with vision and proven ability. Navigated retail highs and lows and a variety of business cultures and leadership changes with the benefit of real experience to draw upon to help companies win. A collaborative cross functional leader that delivers a competitive advantage thru establishment of highly compliant import programs and a nimble logistics network at a low cost with reliable time in transit. A unique compilation of leading roles spanning, store operations, procurement, sourcing, finance, acquisitions, dispositions, and bankruptcy drives the multifaceted lens though which thoughtful decisions are rendered.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE TALBOTS, INC. Hingham, MA 2005 – 2016

Director, Global Logistics & Customs Compliance

Talbots Import, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Talbots Inc. Served as Vice President and Compliance Officer of TI, LLC, in compliance with 19CFR. Directed, led and conducted Talbots Import LLC Customs business in the US and Canada and provided all aspects of international trade including: security, compliance, logistics, FTZ operations, and statistical analysis and reporting for an omni-channel specialty retailer of apparel, footwear and accessories.

Ensured cost effective, efficient flow of legitimate trade valued at approx. $1.3 billion into the hands of consumers.

Developed and fully implemented a foreign trade zone operation and a self- filing customs program of type 01, 02 and 06 entries.

Hired and developed a team that possessed a culture motivated to exceed expectations and partner with providers that innovate and create methods of operating that can be realistically deployed to reduce expense and shorten inventory & procurement cycles.

Committee member for key initiatives; Audit, Holiday Hindsight, FSFE, FTZ, Cross Dock that resulted in overall process & policy improvements, system upgrades and ROI exceeding plans.

Managed budget +$140million primarily International & Domestic Freight and Duty.

Led & conducted service provider RFP/RFQ. Negotiated & executed contracts for ocean, air, courier & LTL/TL services. Annual freight spend of +$90million and realized savings of over $20million with a sharp eye and focus on finding continuous supply chain process improvements.

Engaged in relationship management of facilities, government agencies, legal partners, consultants & trade groups.

Implemented and led all trade related programs including, C-TPAT Tier III, FTA’s, FTZ, FSFE, ISF, OGA’s. Managed teams that supported the flow of legitimate trade including; compliance, HTS classifications, drawback & claim recovery, all import/export activity including QBR’s, KPI’s plus statistical reporting on $50million annual duty.

As a member company of the private equity Sycamore portfolio and subject matter expert in the field of import/export compliance &logistics provided consulting as needed with Jones Apparel, Belks, Hot Topic and others. Contracted to re-launch the Coldwater Creek brand shortly after it was acquired in 2014 to provide all aspects of supply chain logistics and compliance. The brand realized 50% growth year over year and transitioned to independent operations.

CASUAL MALE CORP., et al (fka J. Baker, Inc./Morse Shoe Inc.), Canton, MA 1983 – 2004

Chapter 11 Liquidating Estate

Vice President, Board Member 2001 – 2004

Led the Chapter 11 bankruptcy settlement process. Responsible for claim reconciliation, negotiation and settlement of disputes with creditors exceeding $83 million.

Eliminated $14 million in financial exposure. Delivered recovery of $1.06 for creditors.

Various Promotions, Roles & Titles 1983 – 2001

Vice President International Administration

Director of International Operations

Import Manager

Vendor Relations & Finance Manager

Shoe Buyer

Distribution Manager

Store Manager

LP INNOVATIONS, Canton, MA 2004 – 2005

Project Manager/Consultant

Reported directly to the CFO, assumed responsibility for closing and relocating a gold and diamond wholesale operation located in Portsmouth, NH.

Managed inventory, operations, banking, sales, and security of the premises during the relocation transition.

TIMING GROUP, LLC, New York, NY 2001 – 2003

Executive Officer

Established and executed all start-up operations necessary for manufacturing, importing and sales of golf and apres golf footwear under the Arnold Palmer license.

Created business plans, established bank lines of credit with CIT and HSBC. Identified key manufacturing partners, negotiated and contracted international and domestic logistics, and managed trade show events.

LCB

US Customs Brokerage License # 32196

AFFILIATIONS

Committee Member National Retail Federation, National Association of Foreign Trade Zones, American Apparel Footwear Association

Board Member & Past President Falmouth Band Parents, Inc., Past Board Member Coalition of New England Companies for Trade

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES

Attended Rhode Island College, Bryant College and UMASS

Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management

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