Director Global Sourcing, Manufacturing and Quality Control

Posted on: 2009-10-15

Bonnie Strutton Global Sourcing/Product Development/Manufacturing/Quality Control 214.415.1878 Denton, TX 76205 [email protected] http:/www.linkedin.com/in/bonniestrutton Career Preview Director of global sourcing across Asia, Central and South America, Turkey, Europe, Africa and New York. Focused on reducing costs in each process from product development to market. Expert in supply chain strategies, strategic alliances, fabric development and apparel manufacturing for quality (MFQ). Achievements Preview • Increased retail initial mark up (IMU) from 64% to 72% • Improved on time delivery from 90% to over 98%. • Optimized supply chain efficiency Service Calendar from 36 to 30 weeks. Technical Summary Strategic Sourcing Lean Manufacturing Quality Assurance Factory Compliance Product Development Technical Design Inventory Management Supply Chain Management Customs Compliance Director Global Sourcing Career Summary Harold’s Clothing Stores May 2006-November 2008 Director, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing and Quality Control Dallas, TX • Improved initial mark up (IMU) from 64% to 72% strategically sourcing and leveraging fabrics purchasing directly from new suppliers. • Optimized supply chain efficiency reducing timeline from 36 to 30 weeks. • Created replenishment program with 3 weeks turn time from Asia to DC. • Improved on time delivery from 90% to 98% by creating Product Management System (PMS) tracking product development from pre production to market. • Achieved 17% sales improvements creating and directing roll out of new fit for men’s and woman’s tops and bottoms. • Increased human rights audits and factory compliance procedures and C-PTAT certification to 100% of all suppliers and agents. • Re-engineered Manufacturing for Quality (MFQ) programs throughout manufacturing for 2.5 AQL level. • Created website and published Vendor’s Quality Manual for vendor access to improve quality submit and reduce turn time on production sample approvals. • Created cost matrix analysis (e-sourcing) for improved communications and quick turn approvals on final costs for category merchants • Reduced costs $200K relocating technical design to Dallas from New York. • Over $100MM sales, Directed Sourcing, Technical Design and Patterns, Dallas and NY Manufacturing offices with leadership roles in China office. HAGGAR CLOTHING COMPANY, December 1998 – February 2006 Vice President Merchandising Haggar and Kenneth Cole Productions • Researched style trends, globally sourced developing new fabrics and trims to meet target market needs in fabric performance, colors and market pricing. • Spearheaded development of comfort fit waistband increasing category sales 23%. • Sourced men’s and women’s knit and woven product Forever New (launch through Super Bowl ads). Roll out over $30M, improved 42% Gross Margin goal to 48%. • Developed exclusive components for knit and woven program Q for Life (longest running branded program at Hagger). • Integrated “No Iron” developed fabrics for branded and private label over $38M in initial sales. • Developed, sourced and produced stretch fabrics in start up of Kenneth Cole Reaction line building brand to over $48M. • P&L responsibilities over $250MM annual sales. Three direct reports and leadership role in Hong Kong Office. Vice-President, Pre-Production (Haggar and private label manufacturing) • Traveled extensively to mills and fabric shows globally sourcing fabrics. • Over $90K annual savings leading start up of change from US to Asia mills. • Certified Asia, India and Middle Eastern mills for quality assurance and testing. • $100K savings with implementation of WEB PDM leveraging trim requirements. • Established and led annual vendor performance and compliance meetings in Asia. • Initiated Flammability (FR) program and lab testing for all product lines. • Reduced lab testing and development turn time by 4 weeks reducing cost $60K. • Assured all retail private label requirements for JCP, Wal-Mart, Dillard’s, Sports Authority, NFL, Nike and Kohl’s quality, color, fit specs and packaging were met. • Directed Product Development, Technical Design, Marking, Pattern Making, Sample Room, Testing Labs and Service Calendar. Seven direct reports. SALANT MANUFACTURING COMPANY May 1997 - November 1998 Director, Quality Assurance Andalusia, AL • Planned and directed start up of testing, Flammability (FR) program and color lab, purchasing equipment, services and training. • Captured quality improvements over $400K through reducing fabric defects. • Reduced seconds in Guatemala facility from 6% to less than 2%. EDUCATION: Christopher Newport University, BS Business Administration 1975 Other: Guest Lecturer University of North Texas: School of Business NPD Skills: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, WEB PDM, AS400,Arthur Planning System (APS), Manufacturing for Quality (MFQ), ERP, e-sourcing, Production Management Program (PMP) :