Aneela Fazal

Spearhead initiatives to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and promote circularity in design and production processes. Develop and implement a comprehensive 'Textile Recycling and Waste Reduction Program' for vertically developed Disney products, collaborating with Product Design and Merchandise Development Sourcing across various franchises.

Leadership and Apparel Sourcing Excellence:
• Lead cross-functional team toward sustainable innovation, fostering a collaborative culture, driving positive change across internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze data from suppliers through implementation of HIGG FEM program, create efficiencies in manufacturing and product creation.
• Deliver reports, program review presentations to senior leadership.
• Audit operations to enhance and manage regulatory compliance.

Strategic Vision and Roadmap Creation:
• Develop strategic vision for sustainable apparel and textile programs.
• Craft short and long-term strategies to achieve sustainability goals.
• Create roadmaps, outlining actionable steps for successful implementation.
• Develop and implement a Textile Recycling and Waste Reduction Program targeting 7 KMT – 13 KMT scope 3 emissions reduction by fiscal year 2030.

Collaborative Leadership Approach:
• Catalyst for change, promoting collaboration and shared ownership of sustainability initiatives.
• Execute strategies to achieve measurable success in emissions reduction targets.
• Implement methodologies contributing to success of Textile Recycling Waste Reduction Program.
• Align strategic initiatives with the broader mission of achieving sustainability goals and promoting circularity.

Innovation Special Projects:
• Act as a consultant for any technical issues with fabric and product commercialization.
• Streamline sampling processes across product development and technical design.
• Spearhead design and implementation of 3D sampling pilot program.
• Assist The Walt Disney company in responding to global regulatory changes impacting textiles and production.
• Perform R&D for future technologies and production processes, reduce carbon emissions from the environment.

Driving the "fabric first" strategy for materials and packaging as a cornerstone of sustainable practices throughout the end-to-end product-to-market process. Demonstrating leadership in guiding and fostering thought partnership with Product Design, Brand Merchandising, Sourcing, and Development teams to achieve sustainability targets. Ensuring seamless alignment at pivotal milestones across the product-to-market journey, from sampling to final delivery, showcasing a commitment to sustainable excellence.

Defined, developed, and implemented strategies to drive Softlines global sustainability objectives. Created program policies and procedural elements, established metrics, formulated strategies for improvements, drive change, and report results. Partnering with cross-functional and internal teams, track progress on integrating sustainable practices across sourcing business functions. Managed a high functioning team of sustainability sourcing managers.

● Streamlining policies that drive progress toward companies' 2030 sustainability goals.
● R&D for fabrics and packaging, print techniques, innovations while collaborating with cross functional partners.
● Established sustainable materials and sourcing roadmap in alignment with calendar dates and gates.
● Directed PLM technical teams on efficient ways of integrating sustainable requirements into the system, capturing, and categorizing materials and packaging information that resolve reporting challenges.
● Supervised the PLM Sourcing/Technology Team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to enhance team competencies ensuring smooth systems integration and implementation.
● Built cost comparison model for assessing high volume materials to aid in cost savings and country diversification.

● Providing guidance to sourcing compliance to measure environmental impacts of materials and packaging used throughout the commercialization process and implementation and benefits of HIGG suite of tools.
● Built a high performing team that focused on streamlined sourcing process. Trained, mentored, and coached direct and cross functional team members to ensure they have the tools and guidance needed to excel in their roles.
● Performed employee annual goal setting, development plans and performance review activities. Ensured that the team members have the tools to be successful.

Directed innovative projects within special projects category. Analyzed trends throughout the sportswear industry cultivating products that appealed to domestic lifestyle influencers as well as global market consumers.
● Responsible to integrate circular economy principles, resulting in waste reduction and extended product lifecycle.
● Oversaw the company's participation in industry sustainability initiatives and certifications, positioning the brand as a leader in responsible fashion.
● Integrated sustainable materials into product lines, contributing to a 40% increase in eco-friendly product offerings.
● Collaborated with marketing and communications teams to convey the brand's sustainability efforts to consumers, resulting in increased brand loyalty.
● Coached and mentored material developers through robust development programs, transforming passive workforce into a performance-based team.
● Fostered critical connections with suppliers, internal teams and other stakeholders ensuring supply chain efficiency.
● Maintained profit generating relationships to create collaboration-inspired products with high-profile partners, influencers, athletes and singers.
● Expert in product reinvention, exemplified through Nike Air Force One collaboration with Travis Scott, driving 600% sales growth and $1M+ revenue in 12 months.
● Established local supplier program, collaborating with 150+ vendors, resulting in 20% cost reduction and enhanced material procurement capacity.
● Biannual global travel to factories and material shows for sourcing innovative technologies.
● Inspired team to surpass category goals, equipping them with tools, skills, and knowledge for success.

Led collaborative partnerships with material vendors across the globe within the footwear industry, focusing on guaranteeing the viability of production and feasibility of materials specifically tailored for kids' products.

● Spearheaded strategic initiatives to facilitate the expansion of the second highest revenue-generating department focused on kids' shoes, driving growth in new markets while enhancing profitability.
● Conducted comprehensive analyses of materials, collaborating closely with material designers, footwear developers, costing experts, and production engineers on a global scale to ensure optimal physical properties and performance.
● Identified and communicated potential alterations to the material development team, effectively coordinating with key stakeholders to facilitate seamless implementation.
● A pivotal role in the onboarding process of new material suppliers, ensuring their integration into Nike's Approved supplier database and contributing to an enriched vendor network.
● Held responsibility for overseeing rigorous material testing throughout both the development and production phases, guaranteeing adherence to quality and performance standards.

Directed material and product development process of material for apparel tailored for 56 track and field college teams. Collaboration with coaches, athletes, and stakeholders to create high-performance and customized sportswear solutions that met the unique requirements and preferences of each team. Navigated the intricate landscape of track & field athlete needs, material enhancements, branding consistency, and budget considerations to provide unparalleled apparel that contributed to the teams' competitive edge and overall satisfaction.

● Commercialized special projects with international athletes throughout the North America.
● Responsible for managing E2E product development for Track & Field for athletes as well as consumers worldwide.
● Conducted material research to find best in class material solutions for athletes as well as Nike consumers globally.
● Managed textile developments, approvals, and product testing making sure it meets Nike performance standards.
● Held end-to-end ownership of product development within the Track & Field segment, catering to both athletes and consumers across the globe.
● Conducted thorough material research to identify top-tier solutions that resonated with both athletes and the wider Nike consumer base worldwide.
● Steered the entire spectrum of textile development, encompassing approvals and rigorous product testing, ensuring strict alignment with Nike's rigorous performance benchmarks.
● Spearheaded the continuous enhancement of Nike's material database, introducing innovative and cost-effective materials that undergo comprehensive testing.

Integral to a global category takeover from EU headquarters, initiative streamlining capabilities, structure, and workflow, pivotal in relocating the category work from Europe to Nike World headquarters. Collaborated with tennis icons Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal to craft high-performance products infused with cutting-edge technology and inventive material research.
● Championed the relocation of the Tennis Category from Europe to Nike World HQ.
● Overseeing the apparel line for 14 annual tournaments, devising revenue-generating options and solutions.
● Conducted essential material and garment testing, facilitating frequent fit sessions.
● Participated biannually in material shows to explore pioneering manufacturing techniques.
● Accountable for adhering to calendar deadlines, proactively anticipating challenges, product setbacks, and material delivery delays.

Led the product development of snow apparel, ensuring styles aligned with cost budgets while meeting stringent performance requirements.
● Responsible for leading a team in developing outerwear products engineered to prioritize comfort and safety amidst changing weather conditions.
● Demonstrated accountability by overseeing product development records, Bill of Materials, material shortages, and delivery delays.
● Provided direction in the creation of prototypes for outerwear styles, ensuring alignment with design intent and essential performance standards tailored to various levels of weatherproofing.
● Participated in costing and product teardown sessions, consistently championing process enhancements during every season.

● Managed supply chain from materials to production.

• Maintained an organized library of digital assets and resources.
• Controlled light, texture and shadows to create lifelike footwear images for the yearly catalogue.
• Created digital artwork for client projects using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Developed designs for physical products, mailers and packaging.

• Created and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure product availability.
• Managed purchasing process for entire department.
• Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
• Maintained accurate records of all orders placed for apparel merchandise.
• Forecasted demand for upcoming seasons based on past sales figures.
• Coordinated with buyers from other departments regarding cross-promotional activities involving clothing lines.
• Established policies and procedures related to purchasing of apparel products.

• Supported senior staff members in the completion of complex projects within deadlines.
• Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
• Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions to generate creative solutions.
• Performed quality checks on products prior to shipment or delivery.
• Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
• Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.