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Katie S Burnie

Holliston,MA

Summary

Experienced Leader in the Consumer Goods Industry, committed to helping companies build dependable supply networks for uninterrupted service. Excel at vendor onboarding and contract negotiation for long-term growth and mutual business support. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Procurement and Merchandising

SquadLocker
Warwick, RI
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Led both internal and external procurement for the business. Managing $25M spend
  • Negotiated 3% savings within my first 90 days along with 4% rebate structure for segment growth
  • Created a margin target strategy to help save 7% which supported a 3% growth in revenue
  • Launched Vendor Compliance policy which improved OTIF goods and Vendor’s KPIs by +30%
  • Launched good, better, best merchandising to increase demographic as well as support a sales growth of +40%
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 28%.

Manager of Product Purchasing

CVS Health
Woonsocket, RI
01.2018 - 09.2021


  • Conduct RFP/RFQ and Vendor Assessment for both Cardinal Health and CVS Health in Private Label FDA Regulated Health Products(Captured Savings of 55% in 2020)
  • Created a Packaging Program to save both CVS Health and Suppliers 25%-50% through negotiating a pricing matrix with a CVS nominated packaging supplier while reducing production leadtimes by 90 days
  • Produced Bill of Materials Program with IQP suppliers to determine cost component breakdown and country of origin information per product to mitigate risk in supply chain disruptions
  • Built a commodity tracker for the Front Store Team which enabled CVS cross functional team with market data to validate cost increases/decreases from suppliers (mitigated cost increases up to 10%)
  • Launched an at Risk Report to provide CVS Leadership insight into supplier disruptions in raw materials, labor and transportation during COVID which supported the business team moderate out of stock challenges
  • Manage supply chain strategy and vendor performance KPI matrix
  • Created an Internal Joint Purchasing Program to save CVS up to 22% on internal corporate purchases from outside vendors

Director of Global Sourcing and Design

DXL Group
Canton, MA
05.2017 - 10.2017


  • Led Design and Technical Design Team, Quality Assurance Team and Textile Design Team
  • Launched a Big & Tall Wholesale line with both Amazon and Walmart to help support sales growth of 25%
  • Managed and maintained seasonal calendar with vendors to ensure on time deliveries for both sampling and production
  • Managed cost matrix and budget for a my teams and external vendors
  • Built supply chain transparency with vendors through mill and trim nominations throughout DXLG supply chain to save 15%
  • Built and maintained DXLG vendor manual and quality standards. Negotiated a savings of 16.5% in testing costs through an RFP which an additional 3% annual rebate
  • Created a standardized fit strategy through which reduced fit samples by 45%

Sr. Sourcing/Product Development Manager

New Balance
Boston, MA
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Managed sourcing/product development team for Women's Performance, Studio, Bras and Lifestyle
  • Led Business Development for Seamless product for all categories through innovation in yarn technology, stitch construction, dyeing and finishing (Grew Men’s business 30% in annual units through creating an investment plan with the factory to purchase larger machines)
  • Negotiated a 25% savings in cost of goods in my categories which resulted in growing the Women's business 17%
  • Created Global material strategy which reduced bulk fabric leadtimes by 30 days through platforming raw materials through a 3 year commitment strategy
  • Responsible for vendor partnership and onboarding new factories/mills including business development
  • Led material sourcing, testing and bulk fabric price negotiations

Sr. Softgoods Engineer/Sourcing Strategy

Dorel Juvenile
Foxboro, MA
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Engineering/ costing of softgoods on hardgoods (2D and 3D modeling)
  • Program and Project Management for Softgoods which included; component sourcing, costing, testing and commercialization
  • Standardized tech packages throughout vendor base which led to a 50% reduction in sampling as well as consistency across multiple vendors to allow for dual sourcing
  • Created new vendor base for foams and water based adhesives for sustainability as well as compliance with Oeko Tex 100
  • Researched and created patent drafts for my team prior to commercialization to support market claims
  • Negotiated Software contract at a 30% savings and implemented 3D software program which reduced sampling leadtimes by 90 days

Adjunct Faculty Member

Massachusetts College of Art
Boston, MA
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Taught a Marketing/Product Development course in the Fashion Department
  • Created new lesson plan and syllabus to align with current industry standards
  • Advised chair on programs to help build students skills for industry
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.


Sourcing/ Product Developer Manager

Reebok And Adidas
Reebok Canton, MA
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Led Trim Development, Trim Sourcing, Trim Approval (Quality, Cost and Color) and Trim Allocation
  • Compliance lead for the SLD Division
  • Implemented and trained factories on chemical testing and safety standards for industry compliance (Launched and trained 30 Vendors in 6 months)
  • Responsible for factory allocation and vendor onboarding including cost negotiation on raw materials and finished goods
  • Created Screenprint matrix for costing regionally with vendor capabilities and price to support new business development which resulted in a 27% growth
  • Project lead for cross functional team’s calendar as well as sample, capacity and production planning
  • Collaborated with manufacturers, operations leaders and sales teammates to ascertain production details.

Sourcing/Product Developer Manager

Reebok
Canton, MA
01.2012 - 01.2013


  • Project Management, vendor management and onboarding including cost negotiation with factories/mills on both raw materials and finished products
  • Conducted extensive market research in garment technology and competitors in the marketplace
  • Mitigated a 35% loss in sales through alternative material source for down materials
  • Led, sourced and developed a collection for Alicia Keys outside of Reebok’s vendor base (textile/trim) and led project launch for her AK collection
  • Liaison between cross functional teams and vendors including calendar planning and roadmap for specialty collections
  • Managed sample and production capacity planning for raw materials and finished product

Sourcing/ Development/ Project Manager

Reebok
Canton, MA
01.2011 - 01.2012


  • Created Sourcing and Development Strategy for Innovation Apparel
  • Managed factory in Asia to commercialize new technologies created within the innovation umbrella
  • Responsible for Fabric Development, Sourcing, BOM management and Testing
  • Created new product test protocols and data measurements to meet commercialization criteria
  • Market and patent research in technology and new textile developments
  • Onboarded and trained new vendor base (textile/trim) to support innovation needs
  • Program management including calendar deliverables and budget per innovation platform

Technical Apparel Designer/Material Sourcing

Adidas Group/Reebok
Canton, MA
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Created tech packs and standards for the construction of garments
  • Sourced and created new material/trim innovations for both NFL and NHL which resulted in a segment growth of 45%
  • Create new test standards with Natick Labs to validate specifications on new textiles for the NFL/NHL
  • Worked on task force to onboard PTC to service business needs in Product Lifecycle Management
  • Led project for new domestic embellishment and screenprint techniques to help support the growth of the women's business (grew +$2M)

Associate Designer

Kmart/ Sears
New York, NY
01.2004 - 01.2007


  • Responsible for market research including trend, silhouette and fabric
  • Designed and created initial tech pack in Illustrator/Photoshop
  • Managed artwork and lab dip approval
  • Updated specifications, BOM and sketches in Web PDM
  • Trained cross functional teams on Web PDM and system upgrades

Supervisor of Patternmaking, Technical Designer

Priscilla of Boston
Boston, MA
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Created custom wedding gowns for Product Development & Production
  • Created size and length standardizations for garments
  • Worked to create pattern standards in overseas factories
  • Created new CAD workstations along with upgrades on Lectra software

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Massachusetts College of Art And Design
Boston, MA
05.2002

Skills

  • Workflow Planning
  • Performance Improvement
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Vendor Selection
  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Contractual Obligations
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Commodity Management

Timeline

Director of Procurement and Merchandising

SquadLocker
01.2021 - 04.2022

Manager of Product Purchasing

CVS Health
01.2018 - 09.2021

Director of Global Sourcing and Design

DXL Group
05.2017 - 10.2017

Sr. Sourcing/Product Development Manager

New Balance
01.2016 - 05.2017

Sr. Softgoods Engineer/Sourcing Strategy

Dorel Juvenile
01.2015 - 01.2016

Sourcing/ Product Developer Manager

Reebok And Adidas
01.2013 - 01.2015

Sourcing/Product Developer Manager

Reebok
01.2012 - 01.2013

Sourcing/ Development/ Project Manager

Reebok
01.2011 - 01.2012

Adjunct Faculty Member

Massachusetts College of Art
01.2008 - 01.2015

Technical Apparel Designer/Material Sourcing

Adidas Group/Reebok
01.2007 - 01.2011

Associate Designer

Kmart/ Sears
01.2004 - 01.2007

Supervisor of Patternmaking, Technical Designer

Priscilla of Boston
01.2002 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Massachusetts College of Art And Design

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