Yannick Miclo

Director of Sourcing & Vendor Management @ La Maison Simons

About

I am a Global Sourcing expert specializing in helping businesses—both large and small—design, implement, and manage profitable and ethical sourcing strategies. My approach involves thoroughly investigating and analyzing the needs of both the corporation and its customers, establishing a relevant sourcing vision, and developing a high-performing supply network. My success is rooted in my international supply chain expertise and my ability to swiftly adapt strategies to an ever-changing environment. I am known for my transparency, honesty, and fair treatment, which are values well-recognized within my professional network. What sets me apart is my diverse experience in both the retail (fast fashion) and institutional (healthcare and hospitality) industries. Living and working on three continents—Europe, Asia, and North America—has also enabled me to grasp cultural differences and deepen my market understanding. Additionally, I am recognized for implementing a comprehensive Social Responsibility strategy, both internally and externally, that has been lauded by external certification bodies as one of the most progressive in the industry. I thrive on working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, such as vendors, colleagues, and executives. This collaboration energizes me and allows me to leverage my coordination skills. Lastly, I am a firm believer that a supply chain driven by ethics and respect for all stakeholders is key to long-term success.

Country

Canada

City

Québec

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Vendor Management, Sustainability Management, International Trade, Purchasing, Textiles, Apparel, Business Strategy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability, Analytical Skills, Fashion, Retail, Risk Management, purchasing, Quality Improvement, Supplier Quality, Environmental Policy

Experience

Director of Sourcing & Vendor Management

La Maison Simons

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada

Freelance Transcriber / Artificial Intelligence

LXT

2022-4 - 2024-12 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

LXT is a start-up specialized in AI training for global organizations. My role is to train and validate algorithms applied to AI.

Global Sourcing Director

MIP Inc

2011-7 - 2020-9 · 9 yrs 3 mos

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Worked from Toronto Home-Office)

MIP Inc. is a Global manufacturer and distributor of reusable healthcare textiles. (Hospital, Laundry, Long Term Care and other institutional customers). In this newly created role, I defined and led the Global Sourcing Strategy for selected product categories. In charge of a $50 M annual spend , I achieved significant cost reductions through competitive vendor selection, direct sourcing initiatives and product optimization. In addition, I also coordinated (Internally and Externally) the implementation of the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability program, recognized by external certification bodies as one of the most progressive and complete within the industry.

Sourcing Manager

Joe Fresh

2009-1 - 2010-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

Joe Fresh is a Canadian fashion brand owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd. As a Sourcing Manager for a line of apparels, I ensured that the vendor portfolio meets the needs in terms of service, quality, pricing and ability to propose and/or develop new products. In addition, I coordinated the buying plan execution between overseas vendors, product developers, category managers and supply chain analysts.

Import Associate

Fairweather/International Clothiers

2007-5 - 2007-11 · 7 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

International Clothiers Inc. is Canadian retailer for Men's and Boy's fashion clothing. As an Import Associate, I managed the overseas execution and import of a product line.

Director of Sourcing Asia- Buying Office Manager

orsay

1999-10 - 2006-10 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Shanghai, China

Orsay and Pimkie are Ladie's fashion labels of a 1100 retail stores network across Europe, owned by Groupe Mulliez (Decathlon, Auchan, Kiabi, Leroy Merlin...) During my 13 years collaboration, I held progressive roles, from Assistant Buyer at Orsay in Germany, to Head of the Shanghai and Hong Kong sourcing organizations.