Ta Leelasiri
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Ta Leelasiri is from Los Angeles, California, United States. Ta is currently Senior Director at Lulu and Georgia. In Ta's previous role as a Senior Manager of Global Sourcing at Crate and Barrel, Ta worked in Northbrook until May 2023. Prior to joining Crate and Barrel, Ta was a Divisional Merchandise Manager at hhgregg and held the position of Divisional Merchandise Manager. Prior to that, Ta was a Buyer at Pier 1 Imports, based in Fort Worth, TX from Sep 2013 to Sep 2016. Ta started working as Sourcing Manager at WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC in Jan 2007. From Jan 2005 to Jan 2005, Ta was Merchandiser at Li & Fung Ltd. Prior to that, Ta was a Merchandiser at William E. Connor Ltd from Jan 2000 to Jan 2005.
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Analytical Sourcing Professional with comprehensive organizational and technical experience. Develop business strategies assortment and seasonal assortment to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits. Identify opportunities through product and trend development
Achieve sales, gross profit and turnover goals for the assigned departments and manage item profitability through sourcing, developing and selecting new and innovative merchandise.
Develop and implement product sourcing strategies, considering country competencies, supplier capabilities, capacities and growth plans, country and vendor risk. Sourced, negotiated and secured over 50 million cost of product with the goal of lowering the total cost of the ownership. Oversee the management of vendor relationships in order to ensure that the organization receives maximum value in terms of price, quality, service, and reliability. Develop a long term approach to my categories as well as an annual sourcing plan to address the category spend based upon need (new development, redevelopment of the category, contract expiration, or application of sourcing best practices) as well as opportunity. Manage pre-production/production approval process; oversee production tracking and reporting on production placement and reservations; consult with merchants and designers for problem-solving and to help identify opportunities to improve/enhance design execution, quality and cost. Serve as primary contact to the agents and suppliers in managing their category, including furniture, case goods, lighting, and bedroom.
Furniture and Home decorative products (2005-2005) Creating and enhancing long term business relationships with customers to maximize business growth and opportunities. Provide advice and suggestions on product design to facilitate cost savings and enhance product sales Assist in managing the team to achieve division's business objectives Monitored production to meet quality, delivery date requirements
Furniture and Home decorative products Researched sourcing opportunities for International buyer and designers. Built and maintained business relationships with overseas clients and local suppliers Negotiated product terms price and delivery. Monitored production to meet quality, and delivery date requirements. Documented and managed sample approval process. Worked closely with the following International retailers, Williams-Sonoma, Neiman Marcus, Dillard's and the Smithsonian.