Shelby Burnett-Compton

• Defined and led global, long-term sourcing strategy to build an agile, diversified supply chain, reducing risk exposure while maximizing margin and capacity opportunities. • Diversified manufacturing footprint by onboarding manufacturers located in Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and China; reduced China allocation from 90% to 30% and materially strengthened supply chain resilience. • Conducted on-site factory evaluations and supplier strategy reviews across China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka to strengthen manufacturing partnerships, assess operational capabilities, and support sourcing diversification initiatives. • Designed and implemented a multi-sourced supplier strategy for critical styles, reducing regional concentration risk and ensuring business continuity across volatile markets. • Resourced the majority of China production during the trade war, avoiding approximately $6M in tariffs while maintaining continuity of supply. • Reduced average unit cost (AUC) by 6% through strategic vendor negotiations, regional allocation, and cost engineering initiatives. • Authored and enforced a comprehensive Vendor Compliance Manual, resulting in $570K in recovered chargebacks and elevated supplier accountability standards. • Led all supplier negotiations across Asia, securing favorable payment terms including 0% deposit / Net 30, Net 60, and Net 105, significantly improving cash flow. • Strategically allocated production by region based on product complexity, volume, cost targets, and factory capability; exited underperforming suppliers unable to meet quality, cost, or scalability requirements. • Oversaw and coached a Logistics Specialist in onboarding new freight forwarders, driving competitive bidding, improved service levels, and reduced freight spend. • Reported directly to the CFO, providing strategic sourcing and logistics leadership while managing two direct reports.

Led sourcing and development of fabrics and trims across multiple apparel categories. Negotiated fabric pricing, capacity, and lead times with global mill partners to support margin and production goals. Conducted on-site fabric mill evaluations in China to support supplier development, quality assurance, and sourcing initiatives. Managed fabric procurement planning including greige commitments, seasonal fabric matrix management, and bulk production readiness. Partnered cross-functionally with sourcing, logistics, quality, and product teams to improve on-time delivery and reduce material liabilities. Supported fabric innovation initiatives by identifying new materials, fibers, and supplier capabilities aligned with brand objectives. Resolved fabric quality, testing, and production challenges while maintaining cost and timeline targets.

Managed seasonal sourcing and production planning for performance fabrics across multiple apparel categories. Directed supplier communication, fabric development timelines, and material forecasting to support corporate production calendars. Negotiated supplier lead times and coordinated bulk fabric bookings to ensure on-time delivery. Identified and resolved production, quality, and costing risks while maintaining product integrity and design intent. Collaborated cross-functionally with product development, quality, and sourcing teams to improve material performance and operational execution.

Managed fabric and trim development with international suppliers and factories across Asia and Central America. Led fabric and color approval processes to support seasonal development timelines and production readiness. Partnered with suppliers on fabric testing, performance improvements, and color consistency across multiple styles and vendors. Collaborated cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Product Development teams to meet costing and commercialization objectives. Researched fabric, color, and consumer trends to support innovation and product direction.

Supported product development and design execution across multiple sportswear categories. Assisted with concept organization, sample management, fittings, and cross-functional product development processes. Partnered with fabric and color teams to review dye lots and support material development activities. Created merchandising plans aligned with seasonal product and market objectives.

Supported merchandising strategy, product review, and cross-functional planning initiatives. Conducted sales and market analysis to support assortment and forecasting decisions.

Supported product development, sourcing, and market research activities for private label apparel. Conducted competitive analysis and presented research findings to leadership.

Gained foundational experience in garment construction, merchandising, and retail operations. Supported visual merchandising and in-store presentation initiatives.