Scott Barclay

Founder/Owner

2009 – Present

Working as independent apparel sourcing and production agent to help designer/wholesalers with development and bulk production needs. Represent a range of specialized supply chain partners (raw materials through finished garments) throughout Asia, Mexico, and the US with a focus in the contemporary, active/performance wear markets for both men's and women's categories. Utilize overseas and domestic vendor relationships to accommodate clients specific needs. Manage the daily communication between client and factories, handle all stages of product development including sourcing of fabric, trims etc. to placing bulk buy with factories and coordinating final delivery to DC’s/Warehouse. Other services include merchandising and design consultation, profit margin evaluation/solutions, ERP/PLM software on boarding, logistics and operational planning, and brand launches.

Sourcing & Supply Chain Director

2015 – 2016

Sourcing & Supply Chain Director TOWNES · Full-timeTOWNES · Full-time Jul 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos Greater Los Angeles Area · On-site *End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Oversaw the entire apparel supply chain from product development to distribution, optimizing operations to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency. *Process Improvement: Implemented new technologies and processes that reduced production lead times by 20% and cut operational costs by 30% utilizing 3rd party Factor/Finance firms to establish PO financing, customer credit terms and AP collections. *Stakeholder Collaboration: Fostered strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including licensees, vendors, and logistics partners to streamline operations and improve product flow. *Quality Assurance: Introduced new quality control measures that improved product quality, inventory planning and reduced returns and mark down dollars by 78%.*End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Oversaw the entire apparel supply chain from product development to distribution, optimizing operations to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency. *Process Improvement: Implemented new technologies and processes that reduced production lead times by 20% and cut operational costs by 30% utilizing 3rd party Factor/Finance firms to establish PO financing, customer credit terms and AP collections. *Stakeholder Collaboration: Fostered strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including licensees, vendors, and logistics partners to streamline operations and improve product flow. *Quality Assurance: Introduced new quality control measures that improved product quality, inventory planning and reduced returns and mark down dollars by 78%.

Production/Sourcing Director

2014 – 2014

Led the development of a sustainable and expansive supply chain network for men's and women's divisions across all product categories. Drove key initiatives to integrate ERP (Full Circle) and 3PL (Kering/Volcom Warehouse), ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability. Focused on creating high-quality, durable materials that aligned with the brand’s commitment to protecting natural resources. *Developed and executed a sourcing strategy emphasizing sustainable materials, trims, and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. *Played a pivotal role in the successful launch of the brand's first product line. *Instituted a Social Compliance Protocol, Vendor Code of Ethics, and authored the company’s first Vendor Handbook.

Client Services Agent

2009 – 2013

Managed the West Coast sales and showroom for one of Asia’s largest fashion design studios and manufacturing companies. Spearheaded client engagement across the LA showroom and Western U.S. market, providing fabrics and full-package manufacturing solutions to prominent RTW, designer, and lifestyle brands. Leveraged entrepreneurial strategies and digital tools to accelerate collaboration, foster innovation, and promote sustainable practices within the supply chain. *Led efforts to manage a sustainable business portfolio generating over $50M in annual revenue through the successful launch of innovative products and implementation of comprehensive end-to-end supply chain solutions. *Demonstrated expertise in presenting new seasonal OEM collections and maintaining an extensive fabric library across knit and woven categories.

Partner/Designer

2007 – 2011

www.idolradec.com

Production/Operations Manager

2009 – 2009

Director of Production/Operations

2005 – 2008

Business Development Manager

2003 – 2008

Production Manager

2002 – 2003

Production Manager

1999 – 2002

BA

1994 – 1999