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Daniel Dunham
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Accomplished Servant Leader with over 30 years of success in global sourcing, production coordination and vendor relationship management for leading international companies. Combine strong detail-oriented outlook with strategic imagination and global experience to reduce risk and enhance ROI. Firsthand approach to ensure efficiency in commercialization of own brand products. Able to build long term mutually profitable business relationships with vendors Asia, the Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Central/South America.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President – Sourcing, Production, Quality & Vendor Compliance
Dorfman Milano
05.2022 - Current
- Lead a high performing talented team of over 20 people (7 Direct) across Production Operations, Vendor Compliance, Product Testing, Quality, and Strategy
- Developed strategic sourcing plan by analyzing supply chain needs, reviewing factory capabilities, and consolidating the factory base to meet company objectives
- Negotiated a yearly raw material buy that supported the suppliers need for volume forecasts and our need to consistent monthly availability to produce our products
- 100k savings in the first year by having what was needed when it was needed
- Implemented a “ship on time, ship complete” program with the global factories that saved 300k in late delivery chargebacks
- Implemented forecast planning with a 60/40 split on seasonal buys
- Responsible for a budget of $175m+ for operational spend globally.
Director – Quality Assurance & Vendor Compliance
Superior Group of Companies
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Implemented a vendor onboarding tool that consisted of Vendor Compliance, Vendor Scorecard, Vendor Manual, Production Status Report and QC standards
- Implemented a 3-year Global Sourcing Roadmap to mitigate risk and improved margin by 3%
- Grow and train the base of competitive, capable, and compliant factories
- Implemented plans, guidelines, policies, and processes to achieve quality targets
- Provide leadership to global teams on inline/final inspections before Shipping
- Manage a team of 40 teammates globally (8 direct).
Consulting Director – Sourcing and Production
Rist Canyon Associates
10.2016 - 10.2018
- RCA was a consultancy primarily for the outdoor industry
- Our core services included functional outerwear, apparel and footwear, quality assurance systems and assistance in establishing manufacturing in Asia, Southeast Asia, Central American and Africa
- We were a small operation and offered personalized service based on the requirements of our client
- We partnered with clients on Sourcing, Production, Quality, Vendor Compliance and Product Development of innovative outdoor equipment and apparel globally.
Sr. Manager Sourcing, Production and QA
KLIM
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Lead and manage 15 factories with a total FOB of 43 million US$ per year across Footwear, Hardgoods and Apparel
- Implemented and lead change to take Klim business into Central America for fast turn and Duty advantages
- Implemented vendor KPI’s that consist of Vendor Scorecard, Vendor Manual, Production Status Report and QC standards
- Onboard new vendors to ensure they understand Klim’s expectations.
Sr. Manager Quality Control
CABELA’S, INC.
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Lead and direct the QC team, Consumer Product Safety team, 3rd party QC and HK teams on Hardgoods, Footwear and Apparel
- Implement the whole QC program and provide training support to all vendors and colleagues to build high-quality world-class product
- Analyze vendor quality and experience; conduct on-site inspections of finished goods, train partners to our expectations as business partners
- Lowered overall return rate by 2.3% over 1.5 years.
Global Sourcing Manager
CABELA’S, INC.
08.2011 - 03.2013
- Responsible for an overall vendor base of 150M US$
- Point person to make sure we had the right product with the right partner
- Analyzed Risk Management on new countries we entered
- By working with the factories was able to save over $125K over 2.5 years on COGs.
General Manager
CABELA’S, INC.
03.2005 - 08.2011
- Set Up Company’s first Asia office including site/building selection, negotiations, design, and construction
- Recruited and trained local staff to save over $2M in operational costs
- Maintained timely product delivery for consistent in-stock rate of 92% through effective demand analysis and production management
- Developed more effective forecast and production reports helping company improve delivery and inventory systems and operations
- Improved on-time shipments by 42% and in-stock rates by 11% through better production scheduling and vendor management
- Onboarded new vendors and ensured they understood our expectations.
Vendor Manager
CABELA’S, INC.
09.1998 - 02.2005
Product Acquisitions – Assistant Business Manager - Equipment
THE NORTH FACE, INC.
09.1992 - 09.1998
Education
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Operations Management
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Budget Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
Websites
Timeline
Vice President – Sourcing, Production, Quality & Vendor Compliance
Dorfman Milano
05.2022 - Current
Director – Quality Assurance & Vendor Compliance
Superior Group of Companies
10.2018 - 05.2022
Consulting Director – Sourcing and Production
Rist Canyon Associates
10.2016 - 10.2018
Sr. Manager Sourcing, Production and QA
KLIM
09.2014 - 09.2016
Sr. Manager Quality Control
CABELA’S, INC.
03.2013 - 09.2014
Global Sourcing Manager
CABELA’S, INC.
08.2011 - 03.2013
General Manager
CABELA’S, INC.
03.2005 - 08.2011
Vendor Manager
CABELA’S, INC.
09.1998 - 02.2005
Product Acquisitions – Assistant Business Manager - Equipment
THE NORTH FACE, INC.
09.1992 - 09.1998
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Software
Centric PLM
Blue Cherry ERP
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