Hilda Chang: Sourcing / Supply Chain Leader in San Francisco, CA

• Providing industry insight and analysis to companies looking to evolve and scale their business • End to end process and pipeline evaluation • Product Development expert with a focus on Cost Engineering • Strong ability to think strategically and anticipate road blocks in order to provide innovative options and creative solutions. • Ability to synthesize complex issues and communicate clear strategies/solutions to cross functional partners and leadership teams • very comfortable leading and navigating through change and ambiguity while providing clear direction and making measured decisions • build/coach/develop strong, effective, and highly functional teams

• Drove sourcing strategies across all categories • Negotiated and reduced costs each season to achieve cost targets and increase margins • Partnered with CFT leads to support brand initiatives through sourcing strategies • Identified and proactively removed roadblocks so teams can move forward • Continuous assessment and enhancement of processes and adherence to deliverables • Built project plans and timelines ensuring key milestones were being captured and met

• Develop and execute seasonal strategies • Successfully operate through ambiguity while creating structure to guide teams to decisions and deliverables • Analyze and implement process improvements to streamline team's workload and drive results

Manage and guide production team to understand brand aesthetic, adhere to quality, and exceed financial goals • Partner with cross functional leads to develop and execute seasonal strategies • Lead and motivate my team as we successfully manage and navigate through change in order to drive results for Brand and Corporate initiatives • Collaborate with cross functional leadership to build/improve processes within the organization

• Implemented development calendars for each season • Negotiated / confirmed prices and deliveries with all mills and factories • Managed domestic production of Women's collection with local factories • Sourced and produced Girl's collection overseas • Oversaw all aspects of Production - costing, allocation, fit approvals, fabric/trim ordering, and on time delivery

• Sourced and Developed each season's collection / deliveries • Negotiated and confirmed prices and allocation, to ensure margin goals were met • Managed all aspects of Production - from product development through production and delivery • Assured on time deliveries; maintained WIP status reports; and approved all shipments • Traveled overseas to work directly with all vendors on cost negotiations and product execution

• Launched 2 divisions - Chaps Layette and American Living Layette • Managed product through entire lifecycle - from Design concept through production including sourcing, development, price negotiations, factory allocation, approvals, etc. • Liaised between Design, Merchandising, Sales, and overseas counterparts to ensure the best product • Traveled overseas to work directly with vendors on price negotiations and development

• Merchandised groups each season to suit the needs of our customers • Designed and developed sweater collections for the career sportswear line • Identified trends, negotiated pricing, sourced fabric - both domestic and overseas • Bridged communication between Design team and Production department to ensure quality garments and increased margins

• Managed the Isaac Mizrahi and Merona brands • Oversaw all phases of production through our spoke offices and counterparts overseas • Reacted with speed, efficiency and creativity to accommodate design and market/dept. changes, increasing my business from $40M to $60M • Tracked and managed financials on a weekly basis

• Merchandised and developed clothing lines for QVC with Buyers and Designers • Coordinated all phases of production with factories in Asia • Ensured product quality and timely delivery of goods