Adrian Sherman
Vice President, Environment & Social Responsibility at The Children's Place- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The Children's Place
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Environment & Social Responsibility
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Nov 2016 - Present
Led the development of the company’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) program to meet increased expectations from customers, company associates and institutional investors. Launched new corporate strategies covering climate and greenhouse gas reduction, responsibly sourced raw materials, enterprise waste diversion and circularity, and water and chemical reduction in manufacturing. Implemented an extensive supply chain labor practices program to improve the lives of the people making the company’s product and mitigate reputational risk to the brand.
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Corporate Responsibility
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May 2014 - Aug 2016
Promoted to lead sustainability work at a pivotal time in the company’s evolution. Credited for positioning corporate responsibility as a driver of business goals. Built on extensive supply chain management experience to design strategies on environmental sustainability, social compliance, energy reduction and community investment.
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Director, Operations - Singapore
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Dec 2011 - Apr 2014
Realigned into operations to establish the Singapore office as Williams-Sonoma Inc.’s Asia headquarters enabling business expansion overseas. Built organization to manage sourcing, quality testing, vendor operations and finance supporting the in-sourcing of $1B+ in business to regional sourcing offices. Directed operations, budgeting and 3-year plan activities.
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Director, International Supply Chain
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Jun 2009 - Nov 2011
Relocated to Asia to lead the company’s regional supply chain strategies in Asia and Europe. Directed vendor management, shipment compliance and IT systems.
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Manager, Supply Chain Operations
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Apr 2005 - May 2009
Promoted to execute supply chain performance initiatives partnering cross-functionally with operations, transportation, merchandising and inventory management. Utilized aptitude in project management and data analysis.
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Supply Chain Analyst
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May 2001 - Apr 2005
Worked with Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s 3 major brands to identify supply chain efficiencies and cost savings opportunities. Developed tools, models and processes to improve supply chain performance.
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Radial Inc.
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Fulfillment Program Manager
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Jul 2000 - Jan 2001
Managed the ontime shipping of customer orders from GSI’s suppliers. Led cross-functional teams representing Engineering, Operations, and Merchandising to enhance the customer order experience. Managed the ontime shipping of customer orders from GSI’s suppliers. Led cross-functional teams representing Engineering, Operations, and Merchandising to enhance the customer order experience.
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Education
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University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business
BA, Business Administration