Douglas Brenner
Product Development Director · Fossil Group
Dallas, TX
In My Own Words
Retail professional offers proven ability managing global sourcing, supply chain and product development teams for industry-leading companies. Versed in multiple product categories to effectively develop, lead and streamline business operations that span US, Asia, Central and South America. Demonstrates strong communication skills to drive results, including cross-functional collaboration that ensures achievement of short and long-term company objectives.
Work Experience
Product Development Director
Fossil Group2014 – 2015
*Responsible for $250M annual FOB volume for Fossil Brand Men’s/Women’s Leathers *Drove product elevation in design concept, sample and product commercialization stages - instrumental in building good/better/best product differentiation strategy resulting in higher sku productivity and lowering development costs/ratios *Developed vendor base – addressed complacency and unnecessary redundancies with strategic thinking/calibration allowing for faster sample turn time and sample budget savings *Built process and facilitated implementation for PLM system launch *Led team of 5 direct reports driving continuous process improvement for product construction, cost analysis/negotiation and timeline/calendar management. Identified, utilized, and integrated associates' strengths to produce improved results *Budget management - built and maintained department budgets *Traveled internationally to lead strategic initiatives with Fossil East offices and vendor partners in Hong Kong and mainland China
Global Sourcing Director
JCPenney Purchasing Corporation2011 – 2013
*Responsible for $300M+ annual FOB volume in private brand Women’s Woven Top & Related Separates category *Grew area volume 19% over 2012-2013 while total private brand business was trending down *Maintained sourcing/supply chain matrix across 14 countries with extensive travel including Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Bahrain, India, Guatemala and Mexico *Drove collaboration and continuous improvement between JCP international staff (six regional offices) and vendor base supporting speed to market and upside chase opportunities *Created strategies for woven area to align with business priorities - managed how and when to capitalize on new vendor resources and technology *Aligned mill base to ensure quality, cost and timing of raw material development – worked closely with raw material suppliers to create sustainable and beneficial relationships as well as drive continuous platform consolidation across brands *Led team of 5 direct reports - developed talent and replacement plans for own organization that increased effectiveness, built diversity, and enhanced bench strength
