As a sourcing and product development professional, I'm adept at bringing visions to life and believe all great product starts with great relationships. I work collaboratively and efficiently with cross-functional teams and thrive at building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with vendors and global supply chain partners. I'm a creative problem-solver with strong planning and critical thinking skills. I view ever-changing tariffs, sustainability goals, budget limitations, and requests for innovation, as challenges, not limitations. Outside of work, I like making art and spending time in nature.

Mary O'Brien

As a sourcing and product development professional, I'm adept at bringing visions to life and believe all great product starts with great relationships. I work collaboratively and efficiently with cross-functional teams and thrive at building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with vendors and global supply chain partners. I'm a creative problem-solver with strong planning and critical thinking skills. I view ever-changing tariffs, sustainability goals, budget limitations, and requests for innovation, as challenges, not limitations. Outside of work, I like making art and spending time in nature.

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As a sourcing and product development professional, I’m adept at bringing visions to life and believe all great product starts with great relationships. I work collaboratively and efficiently with cross-functional teams and thrive at building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with vendors and global supply chain partners.

I’m a creative problem-solver with strong planning and critical thinking skills. I view ever-changing tariffs, sustainability goals, budget limitations, and requests for innovation, as challenges, not limitations.

Outside of work, I like making art and spending time in nature.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Fabric and Trim Developer at Champro Sports
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Resourced existing materials with alternate suppliers, resulting in supply chain optimization and savings of over $750,000 annually. Developed materials for all sport categories, including advanced performance fabrics for an elevated product line. Established testing protocols and requirements for all materials. Minimized quality issues in production by creating and implementing a fabric inspection procedure for mills and factories.
Raw Materials Developer at Jockey International
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Collaborated with cross-functional teams and global supply partners to develop materials in line with brand identity, sustainability measures, and quality and cost requirements.
Material Development Coordinator at Landau Uniforms
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Assisted with fabric and trim development for all product categories. Evaluated materials to ensure they met quality standards.
QA Lab Technician at Landau Uniforms
February 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Worked with global suppliers to execute corrective action procedures after testing or inspection failures. Tested 20-30 fabrics per month following ASTM and AATCC standards. Developed quality standards for new materials and established SOPs for material and quality processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Textile Materials Technology at Jefferson University
August 1, 2017 - December 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Other