Annie Bartley
La Crescenta,CA
Summary
Dynamic global sourcing leader with a proven track record in strategic sourcing, product development, and bulk production. Expert in cost negotiation and supply chain management, consistently delivering quality products and exceptional service through effective team leadership. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to operational excellence drive successful partnerships and innovative solutions. Career aspirations include leveraging expertise to enhance organizational efficiency and market competitiveness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Director, Hardlines
Funko
Burbank, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Directed global toy hardlines sourcing organization encompassing supplier strategy, rationalization, cost negotiation, product safety/quality and punctual delivery for $400M in sales of POP vinyl products.
- Achieved $6M yearly savings for standard POP vinyl category through successful cost reduction and standardization.
- Enhanced product quality and improved supplier relationships by traveling internationally on a quarterly basis to address cost, quality, and factory matters.
- Protected brand integrity by partnering with best in class suppliers that complied with international labor standards, social compliance policies, and regulatory testing requirements.
- Overhauled company calendar to support enterprise-wide development by alignment on macro milestones to improve operational efforts across many cross-functional teams.
Senior Sourcing Manager, Bags
Loungefly
Burbank, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Led newly created bag sourcing team by standardizing tools, processes, and timeline to ensure delivery of $250M in annual sales. Managed complex business that spanned over 65 licenses and 100 retailers.
- Led source country diversification shifts resulting in 20% increase of sku placement in Cambodia mitigating the China mandated tariff.
- Enriched standardization by designing and implementing collaborative company-wide development tracking report used to monitor production milestones, manage capacity, and production schedules.
Senior Sourcing Manager, Softlines
The Walt Disney Company
Glendale, CA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Motivated global sourcing team of 9 individuals that managed over $500M annual retail sales for Disney Stores, Parks, Shop Disney and Flexible Business Model (Target, Liverpool, Alshaya, JCP) businesses.
- Led sourcing strategies that maximized profitability and minimized risk with goal of year over year improvement across all categories.
- Identified opportunities for source country diversification attained through evaluation of factory base resources: added Cambodia, Vietnam, El Salvador and Egypt to existing country of origin roster.
- Cultivated close partnerships with domestic and import suppliers, planning, and logistic teams to control the flow of goods based on capacity, global supply chain limitations, and business needs.
- Proactively sought new opportunities, ideas, techniques, and materials to drive product innovation with suppliers.
Sourcing Manager, Softlines
The Walt Disney Company
Glendale, California
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Led and developed global sourcing strategies for $350M annual retail sales globally across vertical and wholesale channels for the apparel, swim, roleplay departments.
- Continuously incorporated recycled/organic materials, ensured environmentally friendly production process were utilized. Partnered with factories that lead in green industry standards (FSC, HIIG, GRS, ISO, OEKO-TEX, BCI). Drove $2M incremental retail sales driven by spearheading sustainability efforts for new Eco-Friendly Apparel Collection.
- $250k annual cost savings achieved by setting up import suppliers as domestic importers to help offset new trade tariffs in response to shifts in global trade policy.
- 40% improvement in speed to market within the graphic apparel business reached by partnering with suppliers to take positions on available blank inventory and secure capacity for quick turn needs.
Sourcing Manager, Hardlines
The Walt Disney Company
Pasadena, CA
08.2010 - 01.2017
- Led the Home Division Sourcing team of three sourcing associates as company expanded into global markets.
- Mastered production of various product types including: drinkware, stationery, pins, tech accessories, fleece throws, stockings, tree skirts, resin ornaments, figurines, snow globes, and reusable bags.
- $275M+ in annual retail sales gained by collaborating with multiple departments including design, strategy, product integrity, packaging, and multiple regional buying teams (North America, Europe, and Asia) to ensure product was made on time and to the quality specifications for 1,000+ SKUs annually.
- Optimized vendor base by 35% by conducting comprehensive annual analysis to assess supplier capabilities and capacities; sought out new suppliers to grow the business and consolidated the supplier base when needed.
Key Account Production Manager, Accessories
Linea Pelle Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Oversaw belt and handbag production for private label accounts (Gap Inc, Kohl’s, Tory Burch, Bebe, Mulberry, American Eagle).
Accessories Sourcing
Wal-Mart
New York, NY
12.2008 - 06.2009
- Managed pre-production and production for private label Accessories (Men’s, Boy’s, Infant/Toddler) and Women’s Costume Jewelry.
Accessories Sourcing
Gap Inc. Corporate Headquarters
New York, NY
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Managed pre-production sourcing for Men’s Accessories Department: Bag, Belt, Hat, Shoe, and Socks.
Accessories Sourcing
Gap Inc. Corporate Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
02.2005 - 10.2007
- Managed bulk production responsibilities for Women’s Accessories Department: Bag, Hat, Shoe, Socks/Hosiery, and Cold Weather categories.
Education
B.A. - American Studies, Art, Architecture and Design
University of California
Berkeley, CASkills
Supplier Management
Cost Engineering
Source Country Diversification
Sustainability
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Negotiation & Costing
Quality Assurance & Testing
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Timeline
Sourcing Director, Hardlines
Funko
01.2023 - Current
Senior Sourcing Manager, Bags
Loungefly
01.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Sourcing Manager, Softlines
The Walt Disney Company
10.2021 - 01.2022
Sourcing Manager, Softlines
The Walt Disney Company
01.2017 - 09.2021
Sourcing Manager, Hardlines
The Walt Disney Company
08.2010 - 01.2017
Key Account Production Manager, Accessories
Linea Pelle Inc.
06.2009 - 08.2010
Accessories Sourcing
Wal-Mart
12.2008 - 06.2009
Accessories Sourcing
Gap Inc. Corporate Headquarters
10.2007 - 12.2008
Accessories Sourcing
Gap Inc. Corporate Headquarters
02.2005 - 10.2007
B.A. - American Studies, Art, Architecture and Design
University of California
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