Marc Hommers

Provided vision and executional focus for global sourcing strategy. Optimized supplier matrix for improved capabilities in quality, cost competitiveness and margin adherence, on time delivery, lead time, sustainability and innovation. Drove evolution of an agile, responsive and reliable supply chain. Directed a globally dispersed team of close to 50 professionals across Europe and Asia. • Strategic Planning & Execution. Remapped the sourcing footprint in the SEA and Sub-India supply markets via formulation of a 3-year global sourcing plan for assigned product categories. Expanded sourcing footprint in GSP+ countries with EU duty preference to +70% depending on assigned sourcing category. • Sustainability. Oversaw the successful, first-to-market launch of the world’s most sustainable denim, the first textile to meet the Cradle-to-Cradle Certified level. • Cost Reduction. Captured millions of dollars in pre-pandemic sourcing cost price reduction. Minimized sourcing complexity by reducing SKUs by 30 to 40%. Rationalized raw material supply matrix, reduced fabric item in use and bundled core programs. • Vendor Management. Built sustainable strategic and core supplier relationships with Top 5 and Top 10 Vendors that account for 50% and 80% of sourcing allocation. Slashed tail end supplier base by up to 40% through a consolidated vendor matrix determined by targeted supplier selection criteria and established KPI performance levels. • Crisis Management. Engineered response to political turmoil in Myanmar and mitigated supply chain disruption risk. Optimized cash flow during the COVID-19 pandemic through negotiation of new 120-day extended supplier payment terms. • Supply Chain Optimization. Reduced order creation to shipment lead time by 20 to 30% across different categories. Introduced the Fast Track and Speed Supply Chain Model for in-season repeats, enabling shipment by train from country of origin (COO) P.R. China.

Shaped overall strategic sourcing direction inclusive of proactive sourcing process development, sourcing SOPs, supplier diversity and compliance, performance metrics definition as well as market and competitive research. Established powerful sourcing structure leveraging total spend across all categories. Held sole authority in new vendors and production units’ approval. Ensured product execution aligned with price and fashion pyramid. Led 30+ direct and indirect reports. • Orchestrated transfer of close to 5M Outerwear tickets from CoO China to Myanmar and Bangladesh with GSP+ preference and without impact on product execution and quality. • Defined sourcing strategy supported by seasonal product benchmark costing for assigned categories across regions and Hub offices. • Built category-specific vendor capability matrix at production unit level for excellent product execution aligned with price and fashion product strategy. • Ensured target achievement of +/- 20% vendor capacity utilization via a seasonal capacity booking plan and targeted vendor allocations. • Aligned with stakeholders on seasonal end-to-end calendar, developed T&A with defined trigger dates and rolled out critical path management for consistent on time shipments.

Leveraged global perspective on supply market drivers & macroeconomic conditions to develop forward looking sourcing strategy, minimize risk and volatility. Unlocked sourcing value through volume bundling, capacity blocking, fabric nomination and open costing negotiation. Collaborated cross functional across merchandising, planning and design on seasonal strategies and new product and fabric development. Built high performing sourcing organization including development of local talent in-market. • Pioneered establishment of the Sourcing organization in Europe as third pillar after Selling and Buying. • Managed and led strategic sourcing process including global supplier selection, approval and ongoing performance management. • Architected and cascaded supplier performance monitoring tools such as Balanced Scorecards, vendor segmentation and selection for enhanced sourcing effectiveness. • Identified sourcing gaps through in-depth study of consumer needs and product requirements in close collaboration with Buying teams.

Developed product management strategies and collection plans underpinned by market analytics and trends, competitive intelligence, consumer insights, category assortment needs and brand vision. Guided concept and design development and ensured integrity of product briefs throughout design, product development and production processes. Maintained vendor matrix strategy and globally sourced new vendors and factories. Reviewed prototypes and costing during development and buying trips.