● Unmatched Cross-Industry DNA: Most consultants know one niche. I have driven massive wins in Sporting Goods, Office Supplies, Pet, Gaming/Tech/Collectibles, and Healthcare. I know how to cross-pollinate best in class practices from one industry to fix another.
● Multi-Country, Multi-Material Mastery: Whether it’s injected plastics, technical textiles, electronics, or medical-grade materials, I understand the production methods, tooling requirements, and raw material markets. My footprint covers top manufacturing hubs worldwide(China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Italy, Portugal, Canada, Mexico and the USA).
● The "Fresh Eyes" Fix: For large corporations, internal teams can develop blind spots. I audit your current global sourcing model, identify hidden margin leakage, and optimize factory utilization to drive immediate cost savings without sacrificing quality.
● Boutique Agility, Enterprise Power: You get the specialized, high-touch attention of a boutique partner backed by the institutional knowledge of a leader who has managed multi-million-dollar corporate sourcing budgets.
● Winner: If you’re looking for a Global Sourcing, Product Development, Sales and Operations Executive who delivers results, let’s connect!
● In My Own Words: Watch my discussion on sourcing strategy with Christopher Durham at the Velocity Institute who interviews private label industry executives and leaders
Why Hire Me?
What I Offer:
🛠️ Global Sourcing Strategy & Model Fixes
Comprehensive audits of existing supply chains to identify vulnerabilities, de-risk single-source dependencies, and transition production to optimal countries of origin.
🌐 End-to-End Supply Chain & Sales Integration
Streamlining logistics, compliance, and customs navigation while aligning sourcing timelines with sales forecasting to eliminate stockouts.📈 Product Development & Commercialization
Transforming concepts into shelf-ready, e-commerce-optimized products. Expert guidance on material selection, production methods, prototyping, and packaging.
💰 Cost Reduction & Factory Optimization
Aggressive negotiation, vendor consolidation, and factory floor efficiency mapping to drive down landed costs and maximize gross margins.
📈 Global Factory Representation & U.S. Business Development
Sales - Most sourcing consultants only look at one side of the coin. Because I have spent over +30 years embedded inside major U.S. brick-and-mortar retailers and multi-billion-dollar e-commerce platforms, I know exactly how merchants think, how private label programs select vendors, and what it takes to win a placement.
🏆 Quality Improvement & 5-Star Assurance
Implementing rigorous Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) protocols at the factory level to ensure products consistently delight the end consumer and protect your brand equity.
US Sales & Business Development for Foreign Manufacturers
If you are a high-quality global manufacturer looking to expand your footprint, break into the United States market, or accelerate your business development, I serve as your elite, on-the-ground sales strategist.
I help top-tier factories bridge the gap to major U.S. retail opportunities by:
● Navigating the Merchant Matrix: Aligning your factory capabilities, packaging, and presentations to perfectly match what U.S. retail buyers and e-commerce category managers are actively searching for.
● Private Label Positioning: Translating your manufacturing strengths into high-margin private label proposals that command attention.
● Strategic Market Growth: Opening doors, building trust, and executing a sophisticated business development roadmap to transform your factory into a preferred, long-term partner for major U.S. brands.
