PURCHASING & INNOVATION LEADERSHIP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY VALUE PROPOSITION Ignite growth by integrating the voice of the customer into sourcing and by putting the power of innovation into products/the whole value chain. SUMMARY A highly accomplished business leader who excels in establishing teams and managing change/reorganizations that enhance procurement, inventory management, production, and product quality for regional and global product distribution. Optimizes profitability by astutely controlling multimillion-dollar budgets and implementing strategies and process improvements that reduce cost by rationalizing and streamlining supply chains and supplier networks. Provides leadership in building and mentoring high-impact teams while cultivating organization-wide collaboration.