Joseph Ferross

* Spearheaded Men’s Apparel Sourcing from Dhaka, Bangladesh, managing a global team across ISC, MENA, CSEA, and CAM regions. * Executed strategic global sourcing, optimizing supplier base and leveraging product core competencies. * Governed suppliers bi-annually to ensure consistent performance and foster sustainable growth. * Reduced single-country dependency by 14% through supplier optimization and CoO diversification. * Mentored team members, with 2 associates promoted to managerial positions.

* Drove strategic sourcing from ISC and MENA regions, optimizing the supplier base and leveraging product core competencies. * Oversaw $770M business volume. Mitigated Risk and delivery impact by leveraging with Vertical Strategic suppliers to ensure Surety of supply, during Pandemic.

* Amplified 450% business growth (2016-2021) by expanding product categories, vendors, and production countries. * Delivered value through cost analytics and efficiency, realizing $28M in savings by addressing commodity increases and supply chain challenges. * Empowered team and focused on career development, creating a talent bench for high potential candidates for leadership roles, resulting in promotions for 4 team members (Sr. Manager -1, Manager -3).

* Joined Apparel team in 2016 as Country Sourcing Lead, managing a team of 4, focusing on business and talent development, elevating team performance. * Simplified processes, increased efficiency, and consistently exceeded KPIs, earning the Best Manager award in 2016. * Supervised team to win Best Performing Team for 3 consecutive quarters (2016-17). * Augmented 100%+ business growth by seamlessly integrating additional business from Jordan & Egypt, driving exceptional service and results.

* Oversaw international markets business, managing a team of 7 associates, driving process management, critical path adherence, and proactive escalation for improved results. * Monitored Soft Home, Hard Home and Hardlines Sourcing for Walmart International markets - Canada, UK, and LAA.

* Led Apparel Sourcing for the Middle East & Africa region for Walmart USA, managing a team of 2 (2008-2010). * Achieved 100% on-time delivery across all categories (Infant/Toddler, Kids, and Ladies Sleepwear) with exceptional KPI results. * Accelerated $21M incremental business by adding a new product category. * Delivered $2M in value through innovative cost engineering and product optimization to enhance MU%.

* Administered Apparel Sourcing for the Middle East & Africa region for Walmart USA. * Recognized as Best Associate in 2006 and 2008.

Successfully added new Customers/ Categories/ Fabric sources. Structured a Merchandising team. Designed & implemented merchandising tracking tools for daily execution.

Fabrics Sourcing from India, Pakistan & Far East for Children wear Apparel. Apparel Sourcing from India & Pakistan for Brands Salty Dog, Bad Boys, Oilily & Cakewalk.