Nadine Procyk

Developed and maintained a strategic sourcing plan for the designated category of business Sourced new factory base in multiple regions (direct import previous working module) Competitive cost/counter cost intelligence and activity with all cross functional teams Key partner to all regional partners and vendors Traveled extensively overseas to develop and maintain strong business attributes and built relationships with all vendors. Troubleshooting any production issues Working with cross functional teams (merchant and Design) to determine where raw materials are developed and advise on capabilities Create and maintain fabric library Worked with all vendors on a fabric level and insure proper fabric testing in order to support the development process and assure final product quality

Responsible for the business development of Junior sportswear girls 7-14 and Ladies lingerie. Developed processes, organization structures and budget proposals Providing Leadership and in managing and developing relationships with all external partners and fostering communication of business direction down to the execution level Head sales lead in the division as well as managing and maintaining a sales team in 5 cities across North America In charge of all key retail accounts Finding product to support the strategy and new innovations that may influence the future strategy of the division Visiting vendors and factories to develop and maintain sourcing strategy and vendor/factory relationship Engage in activities of competitive intelligence which include trend travel to Asia and Europe Present the collections 2 times as year at the ladies wear Magic Show as well as being responsible in delivering all necessary products, new promotional ideas and strategies moving forward to meet business objectives.

Directed seasonal sourcing initiatives and support development of seasonal sourcing plans Key partner to all regional counterparts Developed and maintained sourcing strategy and vendor/factory relationship Owned and approved all cost negotiations Managed all product development allocation Troubleshoot any production issues Sourced new factory base in multiple regions Traveled extensively overseas to develop and maintain strong business attributes and built relationships with all vendors Relocated to Dhaka Bangladesh for 2 years to work alongside factories to ensure product meets cost, as well as aesthetic and technical standards Lived abroad in order to lead new projects in sourcing and production to support all cross functional vendor teams in creating a strong foundation to achieve business objectives in the Region Working with cross functional teams (merchant and Design) to determine where raw materials are developed and advise on capabilities