Evgeniia Berezovikova

Led end-to-end sourcing for 250+ store retail network across apparel, home textiles, accessories, and equipment categories. • China Sourcing Operations: Based in Guangzhou for 21 months, built and managed network of 60+ Tier-1 factories. Conducted 17 quality audits quarterly, achieving 18% reduction in claims through sealed sample procedures and pre-shipment inspections. • Market Expansion: Launched Uzbekistan sourcing direction from scratch — 50+ SKU cotton knitwear line, reduced lead time from 75 to 55 days. • Cost Optimization: Negotiated target costing for 400+ styles, delivering −9% cost reduction at 52% margin. Benchmarked 2,000 SKU for pricing accuracy. • Process Automation: Developed Excel VBAtools and Power BI dashboards for TCO analysis, reducing pricing matrix processing time by 35%. • Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinated 15+ MOUs during executive visit to China in 3 days. Managed end-to-end order cycle: tech packs, specifications, payment terms, production planning, and logistics (Incoterms 2020, DDP optimization). • Quality Systems: Implemented AQL inspection protocols, CAPA plans, and packaging standards (FSC/ISTA certified). Controlled full sample rounds: prototype, SMS/FS, PP, TOP. Tools: SAP, 1C: UT, Power BI, Excel (Power Query, VBA, advanced formulas)

Led sourcing strategy for 3,000-store federal retail network across apparel and accessories, managing 7,000+ SKU portfolio and $25M annual purchasing budget. • Central Asia Expansion: Built Uzbekistan sourcing direction from scratch. Benchmarked 15,000 SKU, achieved −25% cost reduction and +12% quality improvement. Established 50+ SKU cotton knitwear line, reduced lead time from 90 to 70 days through sample approval optimization. • Supplier Network Development: Managed Tier-1 suppliers across China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan. Closed 100% of seasons 3 weeks ahead of schedule with 104% KPI achievement on margin and turnover. • Cost Engineering: Developed automated pricing matrix for prints (100% accuracy, −35% processing time). Locked base hardware prices for 24 months, securing $1.2M savings. Delivered 15% budget savings through strategic negotiation and consolidation. • Crisis Management: Resolved 80%+ force majeure situations (COVID-19, fabric shortages) without OTIF losses. Maintained supply chain continuity during peak disruption periods. • Team Leadership: Trained and onboarded 3 junior buyers, all achieving 95%+ KPI within first 6 months. • Process Optimization: Managed 6,500 purchase orders annually. Implemented vendor scorecards and automated tracking systems (Excel VBA, Power Query) for real-time production monitoring. Geographic Coverage: China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, India. Tools: SAP, 1C, PLM, Excel (Power Query, VBA), AQL Quality Control

Handcrafted leather and kraft cardboard accessories for premium unisex brand, working directly with raw materials and finishing techniques. Connection to Procurement Expertise: • Material Knowledge: Deep understanding of leather grades, tanning processes, and kraft cardboard durability — critical for supplier evaluation and quality control in accessories sourcing. • Cost-to-Quality Balance: Learned to calculate material yield per unit and optimize cutting patterns — foundation for target costing and TCO analysis in subsequent buyer roles. • Production Realities: Firsthand experience with lead times, defect risks, and craftsmanship standards — informs realistic negotiation of terms with factories and setting of quality benchmarks (AQL, inline inspections). • Vendor Perspective: Understanding of small-batch production challenges helps in building partnerships with Tier-1 suppliers and evaluating ESG compliance at factory level.