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BRUCE SMITH-GRANT: Managing Director of Global Product Design, Development & Sourcing in Poway, CA

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BRUCE SMITH-GRANT

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Managing Director of Global Product Design, Development & Sourcing
Poway | United States
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Phillips Van Heusen Corporation

Managing Director of Global Product Design, Development & Sourcing | 03/2008 - Current

(PVH) • Worked in 40+ countries in Product Design & Development Management & Overseas Team Building PRODUCT DESIGN, SOURCING MANAGEMENT, BRANDING, & TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCE Managing Director of Global Product Design, Development & Sourcing * Mar 2008-Present Global Design & Sourcing Consultants, LLC - Offices in San Diego, California • Directs factory product development, sourcing & design of miscellaneous merchandise, footwear, apparel & accessories for global importers purchasing internationally for recognized fashion, lifestyle & professional end-use brands and retailers • Supervises & coordinates technical development & production of all types of products, by working closely with the world's leading material & component suppliers • Establishes & implements quality control regimens & disciplines for branded companies with expertise for the special make needs for unique and original product of their retail customers • Negotiates strategically innovative purchasing agreements that consistently meet corporate objectives by buying products aggressively with minimal up-front investment on all purchasing contracts • Designs & Initiates original product prototypes & establishment of sampling protocols with responsibility for product development calendars, show timelines, range launch dates, sales samples, pre-confirmations, aesthetic & technical trials, approval of confirmations, pre-production & final sign-off on lead production case goods • Maintains synergistic collaborations & partnerships with global manufacturers coordinating a flexible supply chain effectively supporting increasingly demanding aesthetic & technical standards in multiple global marketplaces • Achieves corporate goals & gross margin targets against a backdrop of tight windows of opportunity & strict delivery timelines, in a highly competitive Global Marketplace, by building rolling 12month roadmaps for delivering company objectives, while maintaining consistent quality & on-time performance of the merchandise
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Synclaire Brands, Inc

Vice President of Product Sourcing and Design | 03/2006 - 03/2008

Red Bank, New Jersey; Dongguan, PR of China • Planned, coordinated, developed & directed sourcing & design of original products for multiple brands distributed through Nordstrom, Dillard's, DSW & 300+ chains, catalogues & independent retailers • Sourced & supervised production of $5 million+ F.O.B. of footwear annually • Spearheaded the purchasing process from concept through production working collaboratively on strategic plans for seasonal product lines with off-shore development offices in multiple countries • Collaborated with sales, marketing & retail merchandising to develop successful programs that reach volume projections, gross margins & promotional plans resulting in Synclaire's highest volumes & greatest profitability • Directed $10 million+ of wholesale & branded, multi-gender lines allowing for the sales penetration of major national retail accounts & e-commerce accounts such as Amazon and Zappos • Interfaced with stakeholders to ensure the success of product lines building relationships with key manufacturers to facilitate sampling, confirmation approvals & pre-production processes "delivering beyond expectations" • Worked intimately with branded license holders maintaining an expert understanding of license holders' preferences, requirements & standards to shepherd product lines through the approval process • Final line content decision-maker with several product teams with the responsibility to review proposed designs & prototypes to determine which items to bring to the next stage of development or purchase • Established & implemented a comprehensive alternative sourcing infrastructure to meet price points, maintain profit margins, achieve competitive advantage & improve product lines
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Phillips Van Heusen Corporation

Director of Global Design & Product Development & Sourcing | 02/2004 - 02/2006

Feb 2004-Feb 2006 Phillips Van Heusen Corporation (PVH), G.H. Bass & Company Retail Division - Operated Offices in New York, New York • Directed multi-tiered product groups with in-house design teams, merchant buyers, factories & 3-party vendors to build marketable lines with strong profitability in accord with pre-established price point paradigms and strategies • Sourced 1 million+ products annually working directly with 80 factories worldwide & monitoring facility production to ensure compliance with quality standards, product specifications, PVH social compliance policy • Improved cash flow by negotiating just-in-time agreements, open account terms & "make and hold" agreements to store merchandise in temperature-controlled warehouses owned by Chinese factories • Capitalized on a strong and rich network of sources in alternative countries • Instituted a zero-tolerance policy for defective merchandise & delivery delays resulting in an exceptionally low rate of returns and a virtual 100% on-time shipping record • Reduced costs by recruiting a world-class Chinese team (as Country Manager, Product Tech, Mold-Making Tech, Quality Control Manager, Sample Coordinators & Administration Manager), as well as using factory-direct relationships in Brazil & Europe to supplement Chinese production limiting the need for a full back-office operation in New York
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G.H. Bass & Company

Director of Product Design & Development & Branding | 08/1997 - 02/2004

New York; South Portland, Maine • Directed & designed all product development functions for the multiple divisions, as well as for special makeup (private label) programs of the Bass Brand • Revived & helped advance a declining brand by creating original product lines & developing a fresh signature look • Increased sales volume 20%+ annually by growing a $25 million wholesale business enabling the company to distribute globally with broad appeal in a diverse marketplace • Catapulted revenue growth through the launch of multi-gender school uniform footwear receiving critical acclaim & successful commercial results for major department stores, top-tier retailers, private schools & uniform distributors • Led multiple seasons of men's & women's special makeup projects (private labels) for Dillard's, May Company Department Stores, Nordstrom & other major retailers
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