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Experience product, sourcing and production professional, fashion and home decor.
Sarrah Edmundh
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LONDON, United Kingdom
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Garment, Sourcing and Production professional, with 15+ years experience from Buying, Product development, Textiles, Sourcing Strategy, Production, Process Optimisation and Team management.
Outgoing with strong communication skills, cross functionally as well as internationally.
A global mindset, love working in a fast paced environment and always bring positive energy to teams.
Outgoing with strong communication skills, cross functionally as well as internationally.
A global mindset, love working in a fast paced environment and always bring positive energy to teams.
Markets
Canada
United Kingdom
Sweden
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
Swedish
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2018 - 2019
job
GLOBAL SOURCING MANAGER
TOM TAILOR SOURCING LIMITED.
Reporting to the Global Sourcing Director
• Yearly FOB sourcing value of 330 million EURO
• Product areas: Mostly flat knit and circular knit, but also light woven, denim, sportswear
and outerwear.
• Global Sourcing strategy on product category and country level.
• Cost saving initiatives by vendor consolidation (FOB) and market moves (Landed cost).
o Total savings achieved in 2018: 2 million EUROS across the Tom Tailor group.
o Main market moves to Bangladesh
• Supplier matrix enhancement per category. New supplier evaluations, introductions, and suppler phase out plans due to poor performance, in partnership with Country Managers.
• Supplier management and communication.
• Main sourcing markets 2018:
o China
o Bangladesh
o India
• Main developing/growing sourcing markets due to market moves from China (and other countries) for cost saving and risk mitigation purposes:
o Bangladesh
o Pakistan
o Myanmar
o Vietnam
o Cambodia
o Sri Lanka
o Turkey ("speed to market" suppliers)
• Organising and managing cross functional presentations and workshops at the Hamburg
Headquarters and in the Asian region.
• Organising designer and buyer visits to trade shows and suppliers and support them on
product development and R&D projects.
• Yearly FOB sourcing value of 330 million EURO
• Product areas: Mostly flat knit and circular knit, but also light woven, denim, sportswear
and outerwear.
• Global Sourcing strategy on product category and country level.
• Cost saving initiatives by vendor consolidation (FOB) and market moves (Landed cost).
o Total savings achieved in 2018: 2 million EUROS across the Tom Tailor group.
o Main market moves to Bangladesh
• Supplier matrix enhancement per category. New supplier evaluations, introductions, and suppler phase out plans due to poor performance, in partnership with Country Managers.
• Supplier management and communication.
• Main sourcing markets 2018:
o China
o Bangladesh
o India
• Main developing/growing sourcing markets due to market moves from China (and other countries) for cost saving and risk mitigation purposes:
o Bangladesh
o Pakistan
o Myanmar
o Vietnam
o Cambodia
o Sri Lanka
o Turkey ("speed to market" suppliers)
• Organising and managing cross functional presentations and workshops at the Hamburg
Headquarters and in the Asian region.
• Organising designer and buyer visits to trade shows and suppliers and support them on
product development and R&D projects.
Product development, R, Management, Sourcing, Workshops, Support, Development, China, Sportswear, Manager
2016 - 2018
job
GLOBAL SOURCING MANAGER
INDISKA MAGASINET AB.
Reporting to the Buying Director
• 90 retail shops and an estimated yearly FOB sourcing value of 80 million USD
• Product areas: All garment types within women's fashion, fashion bags and accessories,
home textile and home decor/hard goods.
• Global Sourcing strategy on product category and country level.
• Introduction of new suppliers, with a direct sourcing process rather than via agents.
• Created a supplier matrix per product category which was introduced to the buying team,
with focus on supplier consolidation for better negotiation power and quality assurance.
• Worked on a "speed to market" process on circular knit in Turkey which was introduced to
the buying team. For example, a base order in India, dual development in Turkey for in season repeats to maximise sales.
• Main sourcing markets:
o India
o China
o Turkey
• Main developing market was Bangladesh, focus on flat knit. Responsible for the supplier
selection, cross costing, product development and to start-up business with the selected
manufacturer.
o On the Flatknit category we successfully moved core styles from China to
Bangladesh, with a saving of 2-3 USD/pc on landed cost. Up to date this has led to savings exceeding 130,000 USD for Indiska with further estimated growth. (Data shared by the supplier)
• Worked closely with design and buying on product development, raw material sourcing,
cost engineering and price negotiations.
• 90 retail shops and an estimated yearly FOB sourcing value of 80 million USD
• Product areas: All garment types within women's fashion, fashion bags and accessories,
home textile and home decor/hard goods.
• Global Sourcing strategy on product category and country level.
• Introduction of new suppliers, with a direct sourcing process rather than via agents.
• Created a supplier matrix per product category which was introduced to the buying team,
with focus on supplier consolidation for better negotiation power and quality assurance.
• Worked on a "speed to market" process on circular knit in Turkey which was introduced to
the buying team. For example, a base order in India, dual development in Turkey for in season repeats to maximise sales.
• Main sourcing markets:
o India
o China
o Turkey
• Main developing market was Bangladesh, focus on flat knit. Responsible for the supplier
selection, cross costing, product development and to start-up business with the selected
manufacturer.
o On the Flatknit category we successfully moved core styles from China to
Bangladesh, with a saving of 2-3 USD/pc on landed cost. Up to date this has led to savings exceeding 130,000 USD for Indiska with further estimated growth. (Data shared by the supplier)
• Worked closely with design and buying on product development, raw material sourcing,
cost engineering and price negotiations.
Costing, UP, LED, Manager, PC, Power, China, Accessories, Development, Design, Growth, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Sourcing, Sales, Fashion, Retail, Product development
2014 - 2015
freelance
SOURCING AND PRODUCTION CONSULTANT
FOUNDATION GARMENTS.
Reporting to the CEO
• Various projects to improve product development, innovation, marketing and communication to improve customer relationships and hence increase order volumes.
• Various projects to improve product development, innovation, marketing and communication to improve customer relationships and hence increase order volumes.
Marketing, Product development, Innovation, Sourcing, Ceo, Development, Production, Customer
2013 - 2014
job
COUNTRY MANAGER
PVH FAR EAST LTD.
Reporting to the Regional VP
• Recruiting staff and setting up a local office.
• Initiatives to improve communication/working processes with local suppliers.
• Recruiting staff and setting up a local office.
• Initiatives to improve communication/working processes with local suppliers.
Office, Processes, Manager, UP
2011 - 2012
job
BUYING AND DESIGN MANAGER
6IXTY 8IGHT.
Reporting to the Head of Retail
• Manage a team of buyers and designers, 15 people.
• Analyse current trends and competition, plan the assortment and execute the set buying
plan with the team.
• Young casual fashion, lingerie driven brand at that time, but bags and accessories
upcoming categories.
• Manage a team of buyers and designers, 15 people.
• Analyse current trends and competition, plan the assortment and execute the set buying
plan with the team.
• Young casual fashion, lingerie driven brand at that time, but bags and accessories
upcoming categories.
Design, Retail, Fashion, Accessories, Manager
2010 - 2011
freelance
SOURCING AND PRODUCTION CONSULTANT
Jac5.
Reporting to the company owners
• Project to launch a new men's underwear brand, online shop.
• Project to launch a new men's underwear brand, online shop.
Sourcing, Online, Production
2008 - 2009
job
SOURCING PRODUCT MANAGER
C&A / MONDIAL.
Reporting to the Global Sourcing Director
• Responsible for merchandising teams, 54 people in HK, Shanghai, Jakarta Dhaka and Tirupur.
• Product categories: Men's, ladies, children's underwear, swimwear, night/home wear and fashion accessories.
• Recruited and set up a merchandising team for handbags and fashion accessories in the Shanghai office, creating a suitable supplier matrix.
• Introduced new suppliers and set up a direct sourcing process instead of working via
agents, hence improving FOB prices and margins on bags and accessories.
• Responsible for merchandising teams, 54 people in HK, Shanghai, Jakarta Dhaka and Tirupur.
• Product categories: Men's, ladies, children's underwear, swimwear, night/home wear and fashion accessories.
• Recruited and set up a merchandising team for handbags and fashion accessories in the Shanghai office, creating a suitable supplier matrix.
• Introduced new suppliers and set up a direct sourcing process instead of working via
agents, hence improving FOB prices and margins on bags and accessories.
Product Manager, Fashion, Sourcing, Office, Accessories, Manager, UP
2006 - 2008
job
DIRECTOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
VICTORIA'S SECRET.
Reporting to the Sr. Vice President of Merchandising, NYC
• Partnering with Tier 1 vendors in Asia to develop innovative new "launch" products.
• Managing product development projects with external brands such as Maidenform and Pleasure State Australia.
• Partnering with Tier 1 vendors in Asia to develop innovative new "launch" products.
• Managing product development projects with external brands such as Maidenform and Pleasure State Australia.
Product development, Development, Asia, President
2004 - 2006
job
PRODUCT MANAGER/KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL/CORSINA.
Reporting to the Corsina Managing Director
• Managing the Victoria's Secret Account with a team of 65 people.
• Acted as Triumph's representative in the Joint Venture with Mast and MAS, Sri Lanka in vendor initiatives such as the Vendor Council and process optimisation and cost saving
projects.
• Awarded the yearly "Triumphator Award" for best customer orientation.
• Managing the Victoria's Secret Account with a team of 65 people.
• Acted as Triumph's representative in the Joint Venture with Mast and MAS, Sri Lanka in vendor initiatives such as the Vendor Council and process optimisation and cost saving
projects.
• Awarded the yearly "Triumphator Award" for best customer orientation.
Account Manager, Product Manager, Optimization, Customer, Manager
2003 - 2004
job
PRODUCT DEVELOPER ASIA
HENNES & MAURITZ, H&M.
Developer, Asia
2001 - 2003
job
BUYER
unknown.
1999 - 2001
job
BUYER
unknown.
1998 - 1998
internship
TRAINEE
unknown.
1997 - 1998
job
BUYING ASSISTANT
unknown.
My education
2015
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2017
MALARDALEN UNIVERISTY
N/a, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
N/a, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
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