Associate Brand Procurement Manager
Resume:
Jane French
Global Sourcing And Procurement
Contact
Address
North Andover, MA 01845
Phone
*******.******@*****.***
Education
Master's degree
International Business
National Research University - Higher School of Economics
Moscow, Russia, 2006-2013
Rated #1 university in Russia according to Forbes
Software
ERP
Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Mandarin
Intermediate
Core Skills and Strengths:
Strategic Sourcing, Contract Manufacturers, Direct Sourcing, Low Cost Country Sourcing Cost Savings, Negotiation Skills, Finished Goods Sourcing, Category Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Supplier Development, Supply Base Optimization, Process Improvement, Product Development, Contract Management, Project Management, Supplier Evaluation
Accomplishments
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in cost savings
Complete transformation of company-wide procurement practices
Supply base optimization for numerous projects
Successful long-term partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders
Built an optimal supply base from scratch for brand new categories
Work History
2020-09 – Current
Operations and Sales Director
Alisa Toys, Inc, North Andover, MA
Established the North American sales office for a global children's goods company to introduce existing product lines in North America (procurement, market analysis, product development, regulatory compliance, logistics, marketing etc)
Implement and maintain multiple sales channels, including B2B (independent and mass retailers, distributors) and B2C
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships
2018-10 - 2020-05
Director of Strategic Sourcing, NPD
Schylling, Inc, North Andover, MA
Develop & execute sourcing strategies to meet the demands of evolving product lines and assess suppliers' capabilities
Introduce new initiatives, influence teams, and successfully implement processes to improve sourcing results.
Responsible for cost negotiations, quality control, on-time shipments, and overall execution of key products.
Act as primary link between all relevant stakeholders
2017-09 - 2018-10
Procurement Manager, Indirect
Roche Bros Supermarkets, Wellesley, MA
Strategic and tactical management of indirect categories supporting the Facilities dept (services, equipment, packaging etc)
Identifying cost-savings opportunities and developing long term implementation and execution strategies
Optimization of company-wide procurement process, software implementation & tactical purchasing.
2014-04 - 2017-05
Global Sourcing Specialist
Alisa Toy Company, Singapore, Singapore
Work with international suppliers to develop new consumer products throughout the source-to-pay process
Identify new suppliers and negotiate contracts for the procurement of consumer products
Conduct audits and quality inspections at manufacturing facilities to ensure production complies with expected standards.
2012-01 - 2013-08
Category Manager
Alisa Toy Company, Moscow, Russia
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to develop new brands and product lines
Conduct category demand analysis to ensure on-time product replenishment
Work in cross-functional internal teams to coordinate the development of private label consumer goods.
2013-08 - 2014-04
Associate Brand Manager
Hand & Nail Harmony, Brea, CA
Partner with cross functional teams to develop and launch new product lines
Work closely with regional suppliers to ensure on-time product launch/delivery.
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