Jane Lee Astley linkedin.com/in/jane-lee-astley
■ Career history: Business Development, Party City Holdco Inc, UK Group Sourcing Manager, Party City Holdco Inc, China Operations Management Trainee, Party City Holdco Inc, China Project Coordinator, Party City Holdco Inc, UK
■ Education highlights: Executive MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BSc, Biological Science, Lancaster University, UK
■ Nationality: British
■ Languages:
English (native)
■ Career achievements: Led a development and resourcing project to increase 80% share of shelf within our retail business. Captured an additional US$100 million of profit by bringing these products through our own sourcing channels vs buying from our competitors. Instrumental in the diversification of supply base to reduce reliance on China suppliers. After five years, the business manufactures 40% of target product groups through non- China routes, with savings of US$11 million to date and additional capacity secured overseas. Build and maintain relationships and lead pricing negotiations with over 100 suppliers in eight countries in Asia and Africa, ensuring our supply base is secure and diverse to meet the extensive product range and varied business requirements of our global offices.
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