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LENNART BOSTROM
San Mateo, Ca. *4402
Cell: 650-***-****
**********@*****.***
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Versatile planning and operations professional with over 25 years of progressive operations experience including problem solving, staff development, logistic support, in-depth knowledge of planning systems and long-standing record of incorporating new labels. Ability to analyze and implement systems solutions that will contribute to the productivity and profitability of an organization.
High achiever with strong leadership skills and the ability to think outside the box
Extensive background in the apparel industry
Excellent problem solver by researching, identifying factors, selecting viable options and making definitive decisions
Strategic thinker able to perceive possible future needs and resolutions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Forecast Modeling Expertise Inventory Control Financial
Operations Management Systems Implementation Sourcing
Logistics Scheduling Cost Control Program Production
CFL TRADING COMPANY, Santa Fe Springs, Ca.
Director of Sourcing, (January, 2016 – June, 2019)
Established a sourcing strategy for the western hemisphere including Mexico, Central and South America which expanded CFL's sourcing base from their Asia market.
Developed a strong factory and mill base to handle a wide range of knits and wovens along with a score card to evaluate performance and recommend improvements.
Effectively communicated with the CFL Hong Kong office along with the various customer departments (Duluth Trading Company, Torrid, Pendleton, etc.
Hired local staff to conduct field quality audits as well as monitor production. Worked closely with the factories to institute a program to focus on continuous improvements
Negotiated prices with factories to achieve corporate margin goals
Focused on reducing production lead times through greige, dyed fabric and finished goods inventory held by the factory.
Worked with freight forwarders with regard to freight rates and transit options/times.
OAKLEY, INC, Irvine, Ca
Global Sourcing Manager, (July, 2010 – December, 2015)
Re-structured the sourcing base to become less reliant on Asia and take advantage of strengths in other geographical regions
Negotiated product costs with suppliers to meet corporate target margins despite surging cotton prices
Established true partnerships with key new suppliers whereby both benefited from the relationship
Worked with development area to continually evaluate the viability of product in bulk production
Aligned textile sourcing strategy to coincide with the direction of the garment sourcing strategy
JUNK FOOD CLOTHING, Los Angeles, Ca
Vice President – Sourcing & Operations (Sep, 2008– Oct, 2009)
Instituted processes to create efficient work flow between merchandising and manufacturing departments and enhance effective communication.
Identified and documented pre-production requirements from lab dip approvals through the creation of final blanks and printed tee shirt specifications
Moved production for major retailer program to offshore factories from previous 100% domestic which resulted in a reduced pricing structure while increasing margin through effective costing negotiation.
Sourced new programs for major retailer offshore to take advantage of cost savings and factories capable of providing garment testing
Set up a weekly meeting with corporate to discuss credit and allowance issues to be resolved through factor or credit department
Developed a comprehensive sourcing strategy that coincided with the company's business strategy stressing “on time” delivery while achieving speed to market lead times comparable to domestic.
Initiated third party compliance audits for all factories
Koret, a division of Kellwood, is an apparel company with over $100 million in sales. The product line consists of women’s coordinated sportswear sourced globally with price, quality and delivery defined as the primary factors.
KORET, Oakland, CA
A $100+ million division of Kellwood Company
Senior Vice President - Operations (2004-Sep, 2008)
Full responsibility for all operations and planning activities, including technical review, sourcing, costing, forecasting and logistics.
Established complete block library for vendor reference to assure consistent fit across entire line. Blocks developed and sent to factories to be used for samples and production.
Completed transfer of development responsibilities by having all proto work submitted by assigned factory resulting in$400K annual savings.
Customized demand solutions software to forecast based on defined criteria in blending plan with actual orders to project product demand and at the same time limit surplus risk. Reducing product surplus by 10% and raw material by 20%.
Set up cost effective direct shipping program from selected factories that resulted in an annual savings of $500K and reduced transit time by 14 days.
Administered social compliance program to assure factories audited and closely monitored in strict accordance with corporate policy achieving 100% adherence
Negotiated prices with factories and agents to meet targets despite rising fabric, trim and labor costs through overseas office and 3rd party factory/agents.
Traveled to factories/agents in Asia 3 or 4 times a year and to Central America twice a year to meet and negotiate prices and capacity
Sourced garment programs with factories/agents that met our cost, quality and delivery criteria
Vice President - Operations (2001-2004)
Directed divisional group in monitoring events from style adoptions through shipping product to customer and resolving any issues relating to product flow.
Drove implementation of a corporate sponsored IT system defining adaptations and reports needed for business processes. Solid ERP skills
Designed forecasting module to interface with the new computer system
Achieved 99% timely shipping of customer orders measured on a monthly basis
Instituted a weekly sales re-projecting by the reps to reflect any shifts in demand from accounts. This communication during peak selling periods drove critical shifts in response to demand
Provided cross-divisional support and direction to the technical services area in Gerber PDM utilization
Enhanced communication processes between production control and the overseas office to improve instructions and expectations
Drove the implementation of a work-in-process tracking system with lead times to ensure constant visibility
Evaluated sourcing base to assess factory performance and product mix including wovens, knits and sweaters.
EDUCATION
M.B.A., International Business, Golden Gate University
Case study analysis with focus on quantitative analysis and problem solving
B.A., Business Management, San Francisco State University
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