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Rosa Maynard
Montevideo,MO
Summary
Senior apparel sourcing executive with 20+ years of experience scaling premium fashion brands and global manufacturing networks across Asia and Latin America.
Proven leadership supporting brands such as Dudalina, Le Lis Blanc, Marisol, Highstil, Beagle, and Messi Brand. Known for strong ownership mindset, operational discipline, and high-judgment decision making in fast-paced global environments. Motivated to help companies scale premium apparel programs through efficient sourcing and long-term supplier relationships.
Achievements:
- Working as product manager, reduced defect rates in high-quality garments from 5% to 1% by analyzing production data and strengthening quality control processes.
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery by implementing structured production timelines, critical path planning, and clear decision frameworks, supported by proactive client communication — protecting brand image, preventing lost sales from delayed seasonal launches, and avoiding logistics bottlenecks related to warehouse capacity.
- Led end-to-end production in China for 150 high-quality SKUs, delivering volumes above 200k pieces at premium standards.
- Co-designed an 80-piece apparel collection under the supervision of Ginny Hilfiger, leading trend analysis, market research, target audience definition, color strategy, and product architecture to build a commercially balanced assortment.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Newlook UruguayMontevideo, MO
Product Assistant
11.2006 - 08.2008
Job overview
• Supported product lifecycle management and supplier coordination
• Supported management of production scheduling and order tracking
• Collaborated with design and commercial teams
• Ensured quality and logistics follow-up
IndependentMontevideo, Uruguay
Accessory Designer-Professional Nutrition Practice
03.2002 - 08.2008
Wexco TradingMontevideo, Uruguay
Product Manager /Lead Sourcing Specialist
03.2012 - Current
Job overview
Led strategic sourcing and apparel production for international premium fashion brands.
• Managed sourcing operations for high-quality brands including Dudalina, Le Lis Blanc, Marisol, Highstil, Beagle, and others
• Built long-term supplier partnerships across Asia and Latin America focused on premium manufacturing
• Onboarded manufacturers into rapid replenishment supply chains and lean workflows
• Executed cost engineering initiatives while preserving luxury quality benchmarks
• Oversaw vendor lifecycle: vetting, negotiation, onboarding, quality control, and performance reviews
• Implemented just-in-time (JIT) coordination to reduce lead times
• Collaborated with commercial teams to align sourcing with growth targets
• Represented the company at major international textile trade fairs (Canton Fair – China, Maison&Objet – Paris, Fenin Fashion – Brazil, Las Manos del Mundo – Mexico)
MGO Global Inc. (Messi Brand LATAM)Remote
Head of Product Design / Global Apparel Developmen
08.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Led apparel development in collaboration with Ginny Hilfiger for Messi Brand LATAM
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product offerings with regional consumer preferences.
- Coordinated global vendors to scale premium production
- Integrated supplier capabilities into sourcing strategy
- Ensured quality standards across multi-country operations
Queplato SRLMontevideo, Uruguay
Founder & Director
03.2015 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Founded and led a wholesale/retail distribution business
- Successfully exited the company through sale within the first year of operation
- Developed strategic business plans to drive growth and enhance market presence.
- Managed international supplier sourcing and operations
- Built 20+ active commercial accounts in 4 months
- Oversaw purchasing, logistics, and margins
Wexco TradingMontevideo, Uruguay
Product Assistant
08.2008 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Assisted in premium apparel production and supplier coordination.
- Supported management of production timelines and order tracking.
- Aided logistics and quality control processes.
SiSiMontevideo, MO
Visual Merchandiser
04.2005 - 10.2006
Job overview
Collaborated on window display design and execution across all store locations in Montevideo and throughout the country.
Education
MSMK - Madrid School of MarketingMadrid, España
Advanced Retail Business Program from Marketing
10-2018
University Overview
Competitive Strategies for Retail Business.
Retail Customer Experience.
Strategy Development in Luxury Brand´s.
Digital Innovation and Digital Transformation.
Agile Product Managemen
Escuela De Comercio - CNCSMontevideo, Uruguay
Negotiation & Applied NLP from Business Communication
12-2017
Peter Hamers Fashion Design SchoolMontevideo, Uruguay
Fashion Designer from Fashion Design
01-2007
Universidad De La RepublicaMontevideo, Uruguay
Nutricionist from Nutrition
12-2003
Skills
- Strategic Premium Apparel Sourcing
- Project planning
- Product strategy
- Negotiation & Vendor Relations
- Vendor performance evaluation
- Production timeline management
- Quality control systems
PERSONAL PERFORMANCE & DISCIPLINE
Maintain a daily sports routine and play amateur tennis. Committed practitioner of mindfulness and cold immersion training, cultivating resilience, focus, and clarity — principles I consistently apply to high-performance professional environments.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Work Preference
Location Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridTimeline
Head of Product Design / Global Apparel Developmen
MGO Global Inc. (Messi Brand LATAM)
08.2021 - 12.2022
Founder & Director
Queplato SRL
03.2015 - 03.2016
Product Manager /Lead Sourcing Specialist
Wexco Trading
03.2012 - Current
Product Assistant
Wexco Trading
08.2008 - 03.2012
Product Assistant
Newlook Uruguay
11.2006 - 08.2008
Visual Merchandiser
SiSi
04.2005 - 10.2006
Accessory Designer-Professional Nutrition Practice
Independent
03.2002 - 08.2008
MSMK - Madrid School of Marketing
Advanced Retail Business Program from Marketing
Escuela De Comercio - CNCS
Negotiation & Applied NLP from Business Communication
Peter Hamers Fashion Design School
Fashion Designer from Fashion Design
Universidad De La Republica
Nutricionist from Nutrition