Jia Brezette, MBA

Vice President of Sourcing @ CFS Brands

About

Seasoned professional with comprehensive experience in Strategic Sourcing; Product Development; Global Procurement; Inventory and Logistics Management. Specialties: Commodity Management, Global Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, International Logistics, Supply Chain Strategy and New Product Development

Country

United States

City

Saddle River

Industry

Hospitality

Skill

Global Sourcing, International Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Cost Reduction, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Team Building, Low Cost Country Sourcing, Product Development, Supplier Evaluation, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Pricing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Forecasting

Experience

Vice President of Sourcing

CFS Brands

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Lodi, New Jersey, United States

CFS Brands is a leading provider of essential supplies and equipment for the most trusted brands in Foodservice, Healthcare and Hygiene.

Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement

The Foodware Group

2021-3 - 2025-9 · 4 yrs 7 mos

New Jersey, United States

Leading end to end provider of supplies to the foodservice industry, delivering the highest value solutions to all of our partners with uncompromised quality and exceptional service, founded by Olympus Partners

Director of Sourcing

Supply Technologies

2010-9 - 2021-3 · 10 yrs 7 mos

Direct all aspects of $300 million domestic and international sourcing and supply chain department including P&L responsibility; developing and implementing strategic sourcing and procurement metrics; establishing sustainable supply chain to continuously improve productivity, cost competiveness, risk mitigation, and negotiation of long-term supplier agreements.

Director of Strategic Sourcing

Lawson Products

2008-9 - 2010-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Hired and charged with restructuring a failing, multi-location, international and domestic sourcing operation. Responsible for P&L; development and execution of strategic plans; overhaul of entire supply chain to optimize cost structure; improvement of efficiency and implementation of best procurement practices.

Advanced Global Purchasing Manager

Corelle Brands

2005-6 - 2008-8 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Planned long-term global sourcing strategy; coordinated plans with Marketing to develop product plan in relation to supplier capabilities; led global procurement and product development teams; developed and managed global supply base; negotiated long-term contracts.

Chief Operating Officer

Volte International Ltd

2004-1 - 2005-6 · 1 yr 6 mos

Designer, importer, and marketer of lighting products. Developed strategic direction; planned and executed all global sourcing, procurement, and logistic activity; directed product development; managed corporate financial P&L.

Purchasing Manager

Lava World International

2002-7 - 2003-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

Manufacturer of lighting and electronic products. Directed all aspects of global procurement strategies and tactics. Conducted make vs. buy analysis and moved entire manufacturing facility to Pacific Rim; coordinated sourcing and product development planning with all major departments; established continuous improvement procedures.

Senior Buyer

AT HOME AMERICA

1998-9 - 2002-7 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Direct selling company for wide variety of home decor products.

Merchandiser

Scan -Thor USA

1994-8 - 1998-9 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Buying agent for Speigel, Eddie Bauer, Crate & Barrel, European, Japanese, and other international catalogs specializing in home goods and fashion accessories.