Janelle Harding

About Janelle Harding

With over 17 years of experience in program management and supply chain leadership, I\'m a results-driven and goal-oriented leader passionate about empowering individuals to create their own mark on the world while ensuring ethical and sustainable practices. I believe the best work happens when you lead with empathy, think strategically, and stay committed to doing what\'s right. I have a proven track record of team building, strategic planning, and process enhancement. I\'ve supported, guided, and motivated teams, cultivating a collaborative and compassionate culture where personal and professional growth are paramount. My work includes developing employee training initiatives, building strong vendor partnerships, and overseeing social compliance programs with annual audits and corrective action plans. I\'m particularly energized by opportunities that combine operational excellence with meaningful community impact. I hold a certificate in Human Rights in Global Supply Chains from Cornell University ILR School, which has enhanced my commitment to ethical leadership and responsible business practices.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Sourcing and Social Compliance

   Zumiez

   Feb 2024 — Present · Lynnwood, WA, US

   Supported, guided, and motivated a team of direct reports, cultivating a collaborative and compassionate culture where personal and professional growth are paramount.• Selected as a teacher for bi-annual corporate training initiative, winning ‘Teacher MVP’ and runner up in multi-day teaching competition. • Demonstrated relationship building by identifying potential new vendors and initiating cost exercises to integrate new factories, ensuring alignment with company diversification, sustainability, and climate impact objectives.• Participated in the development of a comprehensive department-wide social compliance program, overseeing annual audits and corrective action plans to ensure ethical and sustainable practices within the organization.• Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional team leaders to identify and implement calendar efficiencies, resulting in a 30-day reduction in lead times for our product lifecycle.• Utilized quantitative and qualitative data analysis to craft and implement seasonal sourcing strategies, continuously monitoring vendor allocations to meet diversification goals.• Successfully budgeted, planned, and organized quarterly production team off-site training meetings to enhance team performance and knowledge sharing.

Education

• Cornell University ILR School

  Certificate , Human Rights in Global Supply Chains

• Edmonds College

  Certificate, Marketing and Sales

  2002 — 2004

• Edmonds College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Management

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Denim
• Styling
• Visual Merchandising
• Wovens
• Fashion Design
• Global Sourcing
• Knitwear
• Powerpoint
• Merchandising
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Sourcing
• Office Management
• Trend Analysis
• Product Development
• Marketing
• Sportswear
• Outlook
• Trend
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Wholesale
• Trend Forecasting
• Copywriting
• Production Management
• Production Planning
• Apparel