Melanie Janda
About
Melanie Janda is from Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Melanie works in the following industries: "Consumer Goods", "Retail", and "Apparel & Fashion". Melanie is currently Global Sourcing Manager at Superior Group of Companies, located in Dallas/Fort Worth Area. In Melanie's previous role as a Director Global Sourcing at Doskocil Manufacturing - d/b/a Petmate, Melanie worked in Arlington, Texas until Oct 2018. Prior to joining Doskocil Manufacturing - d/b/a Petmate, Melanie was a Sr. Director, Apparel Product Development at Academy Sports + Outdoors and held the position of Sr. Director, Apparel Product Development at Katy, texas. Prior to that, Melanie was a Sr. Director Global Sourcing & Quality Assurance at Academy Sports + Outdoors, based in Katy, texas from Jul 2011 to Feb 2013. Melanie started working as Director Global Sourcing: Apparel & Accessories at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, Tx. in Jan 2000. From Jan 1998 to Jan 2000, Melanie was Brand- Product Development & Quality Assurance at JCPenney, based in Plano, texas. Prior to that, Melanie was a Senior Merchandise Testing Engineer, Quality Assurance (1990-1998) at JCPenney, based in Carollton, Texas from Apr 1990 to Jan 1998.
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www.petmate.com "Pet products made for and by the Pet people" a leader in the Pet industry for supplying various pet products. Directed all Global Sourcing activities for over 3500 pet products. Lead team of associates based in U.S, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh. Managed diverse supply base covering China, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Mexico. Created social compliance-responsible sourcing program to ensure optimal supplier performance and mitigate risk in the supply chain.
www.academy.com At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we MAKE IT EASIER FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY MORE SPORTS AND OUTDOORS.™ Lead private brand product development/category management & global sourcing functions for all apparel and accessories, including men's, ladies, kids athletic, outdoor/adventure/fishing, seasonal, work categories.
Lead private brand operations of apparel & raw materials sourcing, product development, technical design, quality assurance and technology enhancements. Built out raw materials and quality assurance team to fully support apparel, hardgoods and footwear in testing, compliance and inspection.
Spearheaded and structured apparel global sourcing, product development, technical design and production department from 2 associates to 25+ while creating sustainable systems and processes to support the high growth of Academy.
Product Development Manager- Arizona Jean Co.(1998-2000) Developed, sourced and negotiated all costing for young men’s Arizona Jean Co. merchandise for retail, catalog and e-commerce while achieving gross margin and financial goals. Conducted competitive analysis to achieve market dominance. Provided fashion trend and raw material direction to merchant team. Globally shopped and presented seasonal lines to executive and merchant teams. Created packaging concepts to relaunch brand to appeal to a fashion forward consumer.
Provided private brand and merchant team with technical product information through research, technical analysis and product testing data. Managed and lead team of 6 quality assurance analysts and technicians to consecutively achieve company recognized top quality merchandise. Traveled extensively throughout U.S., Mexico, Central America and Caribbean to asses and consult factories on quality assurance, testing and compliance process improvements. Specialized in wrinkle free technology and associated production processes. Possess strong knowledge base of government regulations, testing standards and test methods of textile related products.