Abby Allen: GM Sourcing Apparel and Licensing in Savannah, Georgia

Responsible for leading the raw materials and sustainability strategies, technical design, and production quality assurance for all Nordstrom private label brands. Connecting the design, product development, and production stages with internal and external counterparts

Supply Chain Director Cosmetics/Accessories/Women's Specialty/Home

$164 million outdoor sports retailer Director Sourcing and Product Development - (Aug 2007 - Jan 2009) Spearheaded the seasonal and long term objectives for the sourcing department for Apparel, Outerwear, Materials Management, Tech Design, and Quality. Evolved yearly sourcing strategy adhering to the seasonal calendar while managing sample and bulk production schedules. Ensured quality and production control system procedures were in place and factories were meeting quality standards. Diversified vendor base, resulting in more competitive pricing and shorter lead times. Sr. Manager Sourcing and Production Men's and Women's Apparel (Jan 2007 - Aug 2007) Responsible for sourcing and product development for male and female sweaters, knits, underwear, and woven apparel.

$2.8 billion specialty retailer; Controlled the sourcing strategy for knits, graphic tees, and sweaters for male and female product lines for Abercrombie, abercrombie kids, Hollister Co., and Ruehl ($520M). Oversaw fabric and product development cycle; directed production allocation balancing cost, quality, and calendar requirements. Developed long-term vendor strategy and diversified global vendor base.