Cindy Porter
About
Cindy Porter is from Frisco, Texas, United States. Cindy works in the following industries: "Retail". Cindy is currently VP Global Sourcing/Strategic Initiatives and Brand Development at Buxton. Cindy also works as Managing Director at CCR - Cindy Creative Resource, a job Cindy has held since Aug 2017. In Cindy's previous role as a Senior Director of Global Sourcing and Product Development at Charming Charlie, Cindy worked in Houston, Texas, United States until Jul 2019. Prior to joining Charming Charlie, Cindy was a VP Product Development/Design and Global Sourcing at Radio Shack and held the position of VP Product Development/Design and Global Sourcing at Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Prior to that, Cindy was a Sourcing Director - Home Division at J C Penney Private Brands, based in Plano, Texas from Jan 2010 to Mar 2014. Cindy started working as Associate Sourcing Manager at JCPENNEY PURCHASING CORP. in Plano, Texas in Mar 2007. From Oct 2006 to Mar 2007, Cindy was Sourcing Manager at JC Penney Private Brands, based in Plano, Texas. Prior to that, Cindy was a Product Development Manager - Handbags/Women's Accessories/Jewelry at JC PENNEY Private Brand, based in Plano, Texas from Oct 2001 to Sep 2006. Cindy started working as Product Manager - Charter Club at Federated Merchandising Group in Greater New York City Area in Jan 1999.
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Cindy Porter's current jobs
Lead the strategic vision and process reviewing streams of data and key insights leading to company wide game changing strategic initiatives. Provided comprehensive merchandise experience and management leadership to integrate business strategies to an established brand. Driving initiatives by continually evolving process, program and structure to ensure strategic value that drove measurable results. Introduced global sourcing vision by establishing a vendor matrix, cost reduction strategy and on-time delivery without compromising the brand quality. Lead development responsibilities and organization leadership, coaching teams and building strong strategy, sourcing and community/culture.
Client relationship leader providing project-oriented business consulting, retail product strategies, and product development/manufacturing services.
Cindy Porter's past jobs
Drove private brand strategy, development and sourcing of multi-classifications, fashion jewelry, handbags, accessories and gifts. Sourced vendors both domestic and international, built international team/office to support FOB and direct model. Established strategic sourcing matrix with A,B,C model to lower production costs, maintain on-time delivery and executing business plans. Lead process and standards with QC/QA on vetting factory, managed and executed monthly compliance on quality.
Managed and lead brand development and design process for multiple categories (power, sound, home automation, batteries, toys/gifts and all connectivity) and seasons/deliveries from concept through delivery. Consistently maintained deadlines by leading calendar initiative through development/evaluation, regulatory and QC. Built business strategy in design, technical design, product brand development, sourcing, merchandising and brand packaging. Drove and lead strategic vendor matrix to expand the brand to the changing electronic business. Partnered with PR and Marketing leaders to launch product brand initiatives that resulted in maximized business and increased margin.
•Built a vendor matrix strategy that provided a framework for planned growth while delivering cost savings and offered flexibility to buyers. •Initiated and launched cost containment worksheets to provide visibility of all costing options with multiple categories and materials. •Maintained a month raw materials chart following costs of materials in order to secure raw materials during optional pricing window to secure best costs on goods in development. •Lead country of origin strategy by traveling overseas vetting our new vendors and accessing abilities of factories to reduce cost of goods. •Travel extensively domestic and overseas. •Worked closely with product development/design and quality control developments. •Partnered with buying teams on cost initiatives and business strategy offering optional costs on programs.
•Developed and implemented private brand strategy an line plans to classification based on sales. •Created vendor matrix for three categories of business (handbags, women's accessories and jewelry) •Launched direct import business in jewelry and in jewelry boxes and jewelry armoires. •Launched cycle time reduction development calendar •Built and maintained material/fashion trends to adhere to brand integrity. •Traveled overseas and domestic