Janaina Amaral

Global Sourcing Manager · C&A

Boston, MA

In My Own Words

A versatile, result-driven professional with several years of experience in product development. Goal-setting aims at advanced product performance and workflow optimization, nurturing long-term partnerships, and leveraging all the stages of product creation with an entrepreneurial attitude and strong fashion sense - respectfully and ethically to grow business relationships collaboratively and sustainably.

Work Experience

Global Sourcing Manager

C&A

2018 – 2019

International chain of fast-fashion retail clothing stores, with European head offices in Belgium and Germany. Global Sourcing Manager. Recruited to lead Mindse7 project sourcing area; revamped production chain by creating an agile and disruptive format delivery of fashion trends online according to social media analysis. * Improved season calendar by 70% through detailed supply chain strategy, which enabled the delivery of new fashion as trends emerged. * Successfully achieved 92% product design approval by reversed strategy, adopting fabric selection before design.

Apparel Sourcing Manager

RESTOQUE S/A

2011 – 2018

Luxury fashion retailer, a publicly-traded company with 5 brands: Le Lis Blanc, Bo.Bô, Rosa Cha, Dudalina, and John John. (Ranked the Global Powers of Luxury Goods Top 100 | Deloitte, 2019) Apparel Sourcing Manager (2013-2018). Led first sourcing department of the company, increasing its import goods by 50% among 5 different brands of the group. Built and managed a team of 8 merchandising analysts. *Significantly enhanced business in Asia; lived in Hangzhou for extended periods of time to ensure the flow of manufacturing process, decreasing season calendar by 20%. *Reduced courier expenses by 43% by conducting video calls with overseas suppliers and through the creation of a new sample pattern room improving the process for sample approval. * Implemented new system accelerated orders by 90% and archived relevant information for sales reports. Product Developer Coordinator (2011-2013). Acted as Project Leader for 2 years for an exclusive collection of bags made in Italy; called on factories to guarantee high-quality standards and followed-up on delivery deadlines. *Developed an integration between buying and design teams, ensuring process improvement, communication-quick flow, and timely decisions. The intersection contributed to aligning corporate marketing plans with branding and strategic objectives that optimized development flow within six months-long.