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If you are looking for a Global Sourcing, Textile Manufacturing, and Product Design Expert, I am here and ready to help you move forward. All you need to do is schedule a 15-minute Discovery Call via Zoom to see if we are a good fit. I am a Global Sourcing & Purchasing Specialist with 20+ years of hands-on experience, taking products from concept to production and delivery. I work closely with factories, suppliers, and brands to develop commercially viable products at the right price, quality, and timeline. **Industries & Product Categories** I have successfully worked across the following product segments: ✅ Apparel ✅ Home Textiles ✅ Hosiery, Socks & Tights ✅ Hospitality Textiles ✅ Healthcare & Medical Textiles ✅ Sanitization & Protective Products ✅ Industrial and Consumer Products **Product Design & Technical Expertise** In addition to sourcing and manufacturing, I bring strong product design and technical development capabilities, allowing clients to work with one expert from idea to factory-ready execution. ✅ CAD Design ✅ 3D Modeling ✅ 3D Rendering ✅ CLO 3D (Virtual Prototyping & Fit Visualization) ✅ Factory-Ready Tech Pack Creation ✅ Construction Details & BOM Development ✅ POM, Specs & Tolerance Sheets This skill set helps reduce sampling costs, development time, and production errors. **Sourcing, Development & Supply Chain Skills** I have extensive experience managing sourcing operations and building long-term partnerships with factories and vendors worldwide. ✅ RFI / RFP / RFQ ✅ Product Development & Commercialization ✅ Product Sourcing & Vendor Matching ✅ Cost Negotiation & Price Engineering ✅ Contract & Order Finalization ✅ Quality Control & Specs Adherence ✅ Merchandising ✅ Inventory Management ✅ Supplier Selection & Audits ✅ Supplier Relationship & Performance Management ✅ Supplier Risk Management ✅ Shipping, Logistics & Compliance ✅ End-to-End Supply Chain Management What You Get When You Work With Me • One point of contact from design → sourcing → production • Factory-ready documentation that suppliers actually understand • Cost-effective, scalable manufacturing solutions • Clear communication and realistic timelines If you’re looking for someone who understands both the creative and manufacturing sides of product development, let’s talk. 📅 Schedule a 15-minute Discovery Call and let’s see how I can support your project.

I oversaw things needed for both daily operations and growth. These include product development, sourcing, forecasting, POs, QC, shipping, Amazon management, inventory management, vendor selection and so on. Source new suppliers both domestic and abroad Maintain and manage inventory to ensure demand is being met by accurate supply FBA replenishment Negotiate cost prices

So great to meet you! Here's what I bring to the table: After 10+ years in recruiting and 4 years running my own business, I've learned what founders really need: someone who gets projects done, owns the details, handles light marketing, and makes their vision happen ... without the drama. What I Do: Strategic Execution: I turn your "wouldn't it be cool if..." into "it's done" People & Culture: From hiring your first employee to building teams that actually like Mondays Ghostwriting & Marketing: Your ideas, your voice. I just make them sound like you on your best day Founder Sanity: I handle the chaos so you can focus on what only you can do Real talk: I've been the founder juggling everything. I've been the recruiter finding 'unicorns'. I've been the mom racing to pickup. Now I'm the Partner who brings all that experience to your business: remotely, reliably, and without asking you to explain things twice. I'm building a remote business that allows me to be every founder's secret weapon AND every bus stop regular, so I can be the mom who rarely misses the good stuff while helping others build something amazing. Industries I love: Education, Wine & Spirits, Hospitality, Food & Bev, Marketing Agencies & small, scrappy startups. Currently taking on select Marketing Assistant / Operations roles with founders who: • Value execution over endless meetings • Want a partner, not just an assistant • Believe work-life integration • Have ideas but not enough time to execute them Let's chat if you need marketing support, ops support, help with writing your next LinkedIn post. Recent Recruiting Placements: Administrative Assistant in 14 days for Small Business Owner HR Manager within 30 days for a growing Small Business Executive Assistant within 2 weeks from job post to hire for start-up A brand new AI Implementation Specialist Role within 30 days, 2x! for a start-up Production Coordinator after title and responsibility revision - 6 weeks Placed Reservation Coordinator within 30 days (100% remote role) Here's what a few small business owners have said about my work: “Jenn Cramer’s expertise as an HR Consultant was instrumental in helping us improve our HR processes, employee handbook, and bring in 2 top-notch new hire’s to our team. Her guidance in refining our employee handbook was invaluable, and she was collaborative and easy to work with, providing expert insight into recruiting strategies and candidate status. It was an overall seamless recruiting experience because she was timely and managed the process with me. We are grateful for her support and highly recommend their services to any business looking to elevate their HR practices and attract the best candidates. She is a great HR partner!" -Leon Kramer, LMS Brandz "Jenn is amazing to work with. She is super detailed and project focused. She asks all the right questions to make sure that anyone who needs the answers can easily and efficiently locate them. She has helped us with mapping our SOPs as well as with helping implement them by empowering managers with the tools to follow through. She has been with us through the whole process with a positive and energetic attitude making each step of the otherwise tedious process enjoyable." -Pete, Baroody Camps

Head of Procurement with Extensive Experience as Lead Buyer 🌟 Elevate Your Procurement Strategy with 15+ Years of Expertise ! 🌟 Ready to transform your procurement ? Look no further! With over 15 years of dedicated experience in Procurement, Supplier Identification, Ramp-up, and Negotiation, I am your go-to partner for enhancing your operational efficiency and profitability. I bring a wide experience in German Industry Standards, meanwhile I am located in the USA. 🛠️ Expert in Mechanical Parts and Raw Materials 🛠️ My extensive background in procurement has built a solid foundation in sourcing mechanical parts and raw materials. I excel at identifying top-tier suppliers and optimizing processes to ensure both efficiency and excellence. 💼 **Leadership in Action** 💼 As a proven leader, I leverage my skills to guide teams toward success. My ability to inspire and direct teams ensures that procurement goals are consistently achieved, driving your organization forward. 💰 **Master Negotiator for Optimal Savings** 💰 Negotiation is my specialty! I excel in crafting deals that deliver substantial savings, using a strategic approach to secure the best possible terms and build lasting, mutually beneficial supplier relationships. If you need a seasoned procurement expert who can: ✅ Identify and engage top suppliers ✅ Negotiate deals that maximize savings ✅ Lead teams to exceptional performance ✅ Certified Auditor per DIN ISO 9001 & 19011 Your search ends here. Contact me today!

Whether you're a large corporation seeking streamlined supply chain solutions or a startup on the hunt for cost-effective sourcing, I've got you covered! With over 20 years of expertise, I offer tailored supply chain services, ensuring efficient production and timely delivery. My global network and trusted partnerships enable me to deliver innovative solutions, empowering brands worldwide. Whether you want to undertake an end-to-end strategic transformation, or targeted fixes for specific links in your operations to increase supply chain resiliency, As a supply chain consultant I’m the perfect partner to collaborate with on Supply Chain Reinvention. I combine proprietary digital capabilities, deep domain expertise, and a rich database of your industry’s key performance indicators to create highly effective, customized solutions. You need a supply chain that’s resilient, responsive to complex consumer demands, and differentially enabled—all while remaining efficient and affordable in a way that satisfies both your investors and your price-sensitive consumers.I provide the right mix of planning, technical expertise, specialized tools and ongoing engagement to bridge the gap between strategy and design, and ensure that your supply chain reaches its full, unconstrained potential. Manufacturing -I can help you improve every facet of your manufacturing operation, tailoring an approach that scales from targeted enhancements to a complete reinvention of your capabilities. My manufacturing consultation provides the domain expertise, tools, diagnostics, benchmarks, third-party specialists and best practices you need to achieve immediate value today as you build toward your long-term vision. Product Development - Innovation is the cornerstone of sustained, profitable growth. I can help you strengthen your innovation muscle and achieve a step-change in product development. 🌟 Services Offered: ✅ Comprehensive Market Research ✅ Rigorous Vendor Vetting ✅ Tailored Product Sourcing ✅ Masterful Price Negotiation ✅ Sustainable Procurement Solutions ✅ Supply Chain Management ✅ Global Procurement and Sourcing ✅ Purchase Orders Processing ✅ Shipping & Logistics Management ✅ Warehousing Management ✅ Inventory Management ✅ Forecasting & Inventory Planning ✅ Inventory Tracking 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲! The Key Words to connect with me: Supply Chain Pro. | Global Supply Chain Product manufacturing industries | supply chain consultation | Supply chain Expert | Product Design | Sales Consulting | Business Consulting | Smoke Testing |Industrial & Product Design Consultation | Promotional Products | Marketing Consulting | Asian Cuisine | Consumer Electronics | Hardware Prototyping | Brand Consulting | Product Sourcing | Electronic Circuit Design | Functional Prototype | Manufacturing | Technical support | Account Manager | Legal Documents & contracts | Product Manufacturing Expert | Business Strategy & Innovation | Project Management | Product consultation | Procurement & Vendor Management | China Sourcing Expert | Business Consultant | Global Supply Chain Manager | Creative Consultant | Project Developer | Logistics & Supply Chain Management Services | Third-Party Logistics | Order Management | Production Planning | Contract Manufacturing | Logistics Management | Inventory Management | Warehouse Management | Lean Manufacturing | Enterprise Resource Planning | Logistics & Supply Chain Management Skills | Material Requirements Planning | Bill of Materials | SAP ERP | Supply Chain & Logistics | Health & Wellness | Retail & Consumer Goods | Aerospace | Real Estate | Automotive | Engineering & Architecture | Energy & Utilities | Transportation & Warehousing | Food & Beverage |Fashion & Beauty | Manufacturing & Construction | Procure-to-Pay | Logistics Coordination | Private Labeling & White Labeling | Request for Information | Request for Proposal | Dropshipping | Request for Quotation | Factory & Supplier Auditing | IT Sourcing | Buying | Product Sourcing | Source-to-Contract | Price & Quote Negotiation | Supplier Search | Quality Inspection | Source-to-Pay | Market Research | Thank you for your time and consideration. Let's Grow Together!

I have been in recruiting and talent acquisition for 20 years. I have recruited for a variety of companies on a variety of positions from marketing, HR, accounting & finance, IT & tech, sales, marketing, communications & digital media, administrative, executive and C-suite, and other business-related positions. Key positions I have recruited for are a Chief Product Officer, VP, Marketing, and Senior Director of Communications. I have recruited for companies, big and small, and recruited from entry-level to executive positions.