Abby Allen
GM Sourcing Apparel and Licensing · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Savannah, GA
In My Own Words
I am an accomplished, innovative, and goal-oriented product professional with extensive experience in guiding product development efforts to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. As an analytical professional with the ability to identify key trends, performance indicators, and operational gaps to enhance bottom-line factors I have consistently played a key role in driving organizational innovation and success. My talent for providing transformational leadership to cross-functional product teams in the execution of quality deliverables has repeatedly been demonstrated. I am recognized as a collaborative communicator capable of building solid relationships with strategic partners to drive cohesive practices across multiple organizational levels.
Work Experience
GM Sourcing Apparel and Licensing
Harley-Davidson Motor Company2022 – Present
Create and manage global sourcing and support product development strategies to drive margins and improve manufacturing efficiencies while developing and managing partnerships with best-in-class suppliers. Responsible for creating and optimizing the apparel and licensing sourcing strategies, delivering innovative products, improving lead time and cost efficiencies, while hitting revenue growth targets
DVP Global Supply Chain
BDA, LLC2022 – 2022
Lead the global supply chain for one of the largest promotional product and merchandising agencies. Overseeing merchandising, design, planning, procurement. global sourcing and logistics.
Senior Director Product Development Operations
Nordstrom2020 – 2022
Responsible for leading the raw materials and sustainability strategies, technical design, and production quality assurance for all Nordstrom private label brands. Connecting the design, product development, and production stages with internal and external counterparts
Director Product Development and Production
Nordstrom2013 – 2019
Supply Chain Director Cosmetics/Accessories/Women's Specialty/Home
Director Product Development & Sourcing
Eastern Mountain Sports2007 – 2009
$164 million outdoor sports retailer Director Sourcing and Product Development - (Aug 2007 - Jan 2009) Spearheaded the seasonal and long term objectives for the sourcing department for Apparel, Outerwear, Materials Management, Tech Design, and Quality. Evolved yearly sourcing strategy adhering to the seasonal calendar while managing sample and bulk production schedules. Ensured quality and production control system procedures were in place and factories were meeting quality standards. Diversified vendor base, resulting in more competitive pricing and shorter lead times.
Sr. Manager Sourcing and Production Men's and Women's Apparel (Jan 2007 - Aug 2007) Responsible for sourcing and product development for male and female sweaters, knits, underwear, and woven apparel.
Sourcing Director
Abercrombie & Fitch2005 – 2007
$2.8 billion specialty retailer; Controlled the sourcing strategy for knits, graphic tees, and sweaters for male and female product lines for Abercrombie, abercrombie kids, Hollister Co., and Ruehl ($520M). Oversaw fabric and product development cycle; directed production allocation balancing cost, quality, and calendar requirements. Developed long-term vendor strategy and diversified global vendor base.
Director International Market Development
Russell Corporation1996 – 2004
Responsible for cultivating emerging Russell Athletic business in Canada ($5M), Latin America and Asia ($1M). Managed merchandising, product development, marketing and sourcing in conjunction with local business partners. Pursued new international market growth opportunities for Russell Corporate brands. Managed annual operating budget and mentored, developed and coached employees.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business2016 – 2018
THE PARIS FASHION INSTITUTE
1992 – 1992