Jose Antonio Blanco rodriguez

Head of Buying / Sourcing Manager • Strong technical background with over 21 years of experience within an textile environment (Buying and Manufacturing), with a proven track-record in developing technical standards, establishing a robust vendor base, constant product development and solving quality issues for all clothing categories in Knits & Woven, Denim, Sweater and Accessories. • Developed & implemented Key Procurement Strategies for commodities and ensuring that plans are aligned with all contractual & statutory requirements; created contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply of products for the fulfillment of requirements in time • Hands-on experience in managing mill matrix with multi country of production (COP) fabric supplier base to support company globally diversified garment vendor base • In-depth technical knowledge of Woven, Knitting, Denim, Knitwear, formalwear, Outwear & Textile Fabric manufacturing across China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Morocco, Portugal,.. for Men, Woman & Kids. • Sustained strong rapport with fabric mills, garment suppliers and back end supply chain like yarn supplier, greige manufacturers and fiber supplier. • Proficient in assessing the performance of the suppliers/vendors based on various criterions such as percentage for rejections, quality improvement rate, timely delivery, credit terms, mill audit & compliance : SAC, GOTS, ACCORD, OEKO-TEX, BCI, WRAP, BSCI & responsiveness in issue resolution

Head of Buying / Sourcing Manager Set strategic quality and production roadmap & goals for Pull&Bear, Zara & Stradivarius (Inditex Group) ; Monitor and guide global supply chain working towards the same goals; • Secure ideal quality organization for production, grow the organization with expected level of expertise/functionality/efficiency/effectiveness to deliver satisfying product quality; • Secure risk assessment process globally for safe products and satisfied quality; • Setup and secure implementation of supplier quality audit system globally, make sure that we have an equal quality level of the supplier base across production regions. Certificates : SAC, GOTS, ACCORD, OEKO-TEX, BCI, WRAP, BSCI • Setup clear quality standards/specification for : Denim, Sweater, Shirts, T-Shirts, Formalwear, Outwear,... This Curriculum Vitae is provided in the strictest confidence, is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Michael Page and contains personal data that must only be processed for the purpose for which it is submitted (in accordance with the Data Protection Act). If you have not recently received a copy of our relevant Terms and Conditions, please ensure that you request a further copy before instructing our consultants to arrange any candidate interviews. • Actively look into cooperation with other function of the company to make sure that the quality goals and activities are aligned and that quality team always give the best support for business expansion. • Negotiating price, delivery and terms to support business objectives. • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with vendors • Working closely with the merchandising team to balance trading and planning while creating timely and range • Working closely with designers to capture and develop the latest trends, and with technologists to ensure that fabric and fit satisfies high quality standards.

General Manager / Head of Buying VIsigma is a Pakistan’s leading sustainable apparel manufacturer offering total product solutions to the fashion industry. • Vertical manufacturer with facilities in Lahore, and with sales and design teams strategically placed around the globe to cater for your apparel requirements : Barcelona, London, Sydney, New York. • Creating fashion by all and available to everyone in sustainable way is an responsibility. We work for the following brands : Spain : Zara, Berskha, Pull&Bear, Lefties, Cortefiel, Springfield, Desigual,.. France : Jennyfer, Celio, La Halle, La Hallem Galerias Lafayette,.. England : River Island, Top Shop, New Look, Next,… Germany : C&A, Clockhouse USA : Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch, .. Denamar : Only & Sons, Only, Jack & Jones,… • Responsible for developing the productions for all group brands and manage large scale group level consolidated material deals. Steering initiatives on supplier investments, sustainability, This Curriculum Vitae is provided in the strictest confidence, is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Michael Page and contains personal data that must only be processed for the purpose for which it is submitted (in accordance with the Data Protection Act). If you have not recently received a copy of our relevant Terms and Conditions, please ensure that you request a further copy before instructing our consultants to arrange any candidate interviews. prices, delivery times, external partnerships, sourcing pilots and long term material roadmaps, control quality and certificates : SAC, GOTS, ACCORD, OEKO-TEX, BCI, WRAP, BSCI • Heading Material sourcing & development for jersey, denim & woven supply chain in Pakistan. • Negotiating price, delivery and terms to support business objectives. • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with vendors • Working closely with the merchandising team to balance trading and planning while creating timely and range

Head of Buying / Product Manager • Is a Textile Agency based out in La Coruna, Spain. We have more than 21 years experience working as a sales force for companies around the world to represent and introduce them as official suppliers in INDITEX. • FGN, considered an inside agency, has been introducing fabrics & Garments for all ZARA departments. The strong demand in the late years for Ready to Wear Garments has pushed us to start helping different factories to focus on specifically designed collections for each of the different departments in Zara. • FGN works exclusively for ZARA, one of the companies from INDITEX GROUP. We are 100% concentrated on their different demands from the Textile Industry. • Creating a balanced, innovative product range, looking at price point, quality and standards. Responsible for implementing the strategic directions and financial plans given by top management for ladies woven top, dress and skirt departments This Curriculum Vitae is provided in the strictest confidence, is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Michael Page and contains personal data that must only be processed for the purpose for which it is submitted (in accordance with the Data Protection Act). If you have not recently received a copy of our relevant Terms and Conditions, please ensure that you request a further copy before instructing our consultants to arrange any candidate interviews. • Participate weekly trading meetings with Planning & Allocation to ensure the department achieves financial targets. During that meetings deciding of repeat orders, discounts, new dispatches. • Budget control and responsible to achieve department profit goals by retail sales price architecture; Mu strategy and cost price agreements etc. • Negotiating price, delivery and terms to support business objectives. • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with vendors

Head of Buying / Product Manager Oversee overall sourcing operations in China market. Supply base, quality, process enhancement, on-time delivery, prices, control quality and improved communication. • 1) Sourced and developed new fabric and garments. • 2) Supported the design team in developing • 3) Frequent factory visits, optimization initiatives. • 4) Coaching supplier teams. • 5) Product development. • 6) Enhancing knowledge of the capability of China. This Curriculum Vitae is provided in the strictest confidence, is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Michael Page and contains personal data that must only be processed for the purpose for which it is submitted (in accordance with the Data Protection Act). If you have not recently received a copy of our relevant Terms and Conditions, please ensure that you request a further copy before instructing our consultants to arrange any candidate interviews. • 7) Certifates of SGS • Fairs : Premiere Vision, China Sourcing Fair,.. • Product categories: denim, t-shirts, sweaters, formalwear, outwear,... Departments : Woman, Men & Kid • Negotiating price, delivery and terms to support business objectives. • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with vendors • Working closely with the merchandising team to balance trading and planning while creating timely and range • Working closely with designers to capture and develop the latest trends, and with technologists to ensure that fabric and fit satisfies high quality standards.

Art Director and Product Manager • Team management and coaching. product development based on buyers/designers as well as proactive offers in close collaboration with suppliers. • Supplier management and new supplier sourcing. • Cost saving initiatives. • Contributing to a more positive working environment where each team member feeled valued and enjoyed coming to work. • Cross functional communication, follow up and optimisation initiatives. • Product categories: Men & Woman / light and heavy Jersey, Formalwear, denim, Knitwear, Outwear,... This Curriculum Vitae is provided in the strictest confidence, is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Michael Page and contains personal data that must only be processed for the purpose for which it is submitted (in accordance with the Data Protection Act). If you have not recently received a copy of our relevant Terms and Conditions, please ensure that you request a further copy before instructing our consultants to arrange any candidate interviews. • Fairs : Premiere Vision, Bread & Butter, Pret a Porter • Daily contact with suppliers from India, China, Turkey, bangladesh and Pakistan • Aptitudes: Organization Skills · Commodities · Quotations · Oral Communication · Purchase Agreements · Communication · Sales Performance · Purchase Orders · Pricing Strategy · Market Analysis · Gross Margin Analysis · Footwear · Assortment Strategies · Analytical Skills · Team Building · Strategic Sourcing · Purchasing · Purchase Management · Procurement · Contract Management · Supplier Evaluation · Teamwork · Supplier Negotiation · Risk Management · Operational Efficiency · Purchasing Negotiation · Data Analysis · Sustainable Fashion · Product Development · Fashion Buying · Contract Negotiation · Fashion Retail

Head of Desing • Head of Designer, of the Woman department. • Creating collections for Stradivarius. • Responsable for short term collections based on fashion trends • International shopping trips for inspiration and developing • Design of shoes and Accessories. • Digital sketching & tech packs . • Daily work with samples and direct contact with national and international suppliers. • Trend research and analysis, making moodboards & color palettes. • Competitor analysis. • Team working with purchase, franchises, marketing, visual merchandising and sourcing teams • Fairs : Premiere Vision, Bread & Butter, Pret a Porter • Daily contact with suppliers from India, China, Turkey, bangladesh and Pakistan

Fashion Designer (Men Department) Research and development of the Menswear collection. • Analysis and catch of the latest trends by studing fashion shows, following new brands, streetstyle and WGSN; • Work close to the buying department in order to keep the best price without devalue the garment look; • Responsible for prototypes correction, prints comments and fit control until final approval for production; • Trend forecasting, fabric and trims selection, color ranges... • Technical drawings/files (shaped and colorful); • Develop the samples for each collection, research new qualities, embellishments, workmanship and finishing techniques; • Select the items received to ensure they are conform to the guidelines of the collection; • Fitting and pattern adjust; • Daily contact with suppliers from India, China, Turkey, bangladesh and Pakistan • Fairs : Premiere Vision, Pitti Filaty, Bread & Butter • Visits to specialized fairs and shopping trips to the main destinations.

Fashion Designer (Kids Department) • Design collections in accordance with creative direction and purchasing plan to ensure brand image and business objectives are aligned. • Carry out extensive research with creative ideas and novelties for various ranges of products (knitting, denim, Knitwear, outwear) and propose new concepts for each season. • Preparation of complete and detailed technical sheets. • Control of labdips and bulk fabrics. • Tracking of garments through fittings, communicating design changes to suppliers, ensuring the correct execution of the technical sheets. Work closely with the Creative Director on Womenswear Design Development. Mood boards, colour cards, fabric charts, sourcing supplies for presentations. Textile Development Digital Illustrations (Photoshop & Illustrator) and hand drawn Illustrations Generate Detailed Technical drawings. Pattern Cutting and Toiling Communicated with various fabric, print, and trim vendors Trim and Fabric Sourcing • Fairs : Premiere Vision, Pitti Filaty Visits to specialized fairs and shopping trips to the main destinations.

Fashion Designer (Woman Department) Coordinate the design team and allocate work appropriately to ensure timelines and design quality are maintained, working closely with the Garment development team to ensure timelines and price margins are met. • Prepare creative and commercial moodboards, analysis of color and printing trends based on briefings for clients. • Involved from the beginning to the production of the garments to ensure the best results. • Preparation of complete and detailed technical sheets. • Constant contact with the Garment Development team to resolve critical moments efficiently and quickly. • Research and development of fabrics, trimmings, washings and new printing techniques. • Development trips to Türkiye, Portugal and Italy. • Fairs : Premiere Vision, Pitti Filaty • Visits to specialized fairs and shopping trips to the main destinations.