Marc Bloch

About Marc Bloch

With over 15 years of experience in product and material supply chain operations, product development, material manufacturing, strategic planning, partner management, and team leadership, I bring a unique skill set that bridges supplier operational efficiency with product creation strategies.Expertise: Supply Chain Management, Partner Management, Strategic Planning, Product Sourcing, Material Sourcing, Manufacturing Management, Product Development and Commercialization, Technical Material Development, Sustainable Manufacturing Practices, Logistics, Cost Negotiation, Cultural Sensitivity, People Management Technical Skills: MS Office suite, Tableau, Smartsheets, JDE Edwards ERP, SAP, o9, Cognos, BOX, OKTA, ZOOM, Google Suite, PCX (PLM Software), Jira, Miro, Apple Suite

Experience

1. Sr Manager Supplier Brand Partnership - America\'s

   Cyclone

   Dec 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Lead Cyclone Yarn’s partnership development and marketing strategy across the Americas, driving adoption of recycled polyester fibers among North America\'s largest brands. Build regional supply chain networks to support Textile-to-Textile chemical recycling. Manage a team of four and oversee the launch of Cyclone’s North American office, including staffing, design, procurement, and operations. Provide market insights to guide global R&D and innovation.• Develop and manage partnerships with leading North American soft goods brands, aligning Cyclone’s recycled yarn portfolio with brand sustainability goals• Lead joint projects focused on circularity, innovation, and performance materials in collaboration with global R&D and sales teams• Drive regional development of supply chain and manufacturing partnerships to expand Textile-to-Textile chemical recycling in the Americas• Oversee a small team while managing office establishment, design, procurement, and daily operations for the new North American headquarters• Coordinate and execute trade show activations, industry seminars, and brand trainings to elevate awareness of Cyclone’s capabilities• Deliver actionable market intelligence to headquarters to shape product development and innovation priorities• Navigate the full textile supply chain from brands to raw material tiers (Tier 4 and beyond)• Create compelling presentations and reports using PowerPoint, Excel, and other communication tools• Collaborate with international colleagues and lead cross-cultural initiatives with empathy and effectiveness• Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to support customer engagement and business development

Education

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor's degree, Art and Business Administration

  2002 — 2006