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Guzal I.

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Sourcing Director at Sainsbury's
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

With over 16 years in the apparel and textile industry, Guzal is the Sourcing Director at Sainsburys. She has a high level of expertise in sourcing, supplier evaluation, and managing the entire product creation process. She holds an MA in Fashion Design Management from the University of the Arts London and leads teams managing vendors across Asia.

Her background in fashion design, coupled with an interest in major apparel companies like The North Face and Levi Strauss & Co. , suggests a deep-rooted passion for the industry. This indicates a personal appreciation for both outdoor performance wear and iconic, durable fashion brands, extending beyond her professional responsibilities.

She has successfully managed an impressive and diverse portfolio of vendors in key manufacturing regions including India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

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Current Role
Sourcing Director
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Global Sourcing
Her entire career is focused on development and sourcing of apparel, currently leading a team managing vendors across India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Apparel Supply Chain
She is responsible for all aspects of the supply chain and product creation process for womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, accessories, and footwear.
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Career

Work history

9-2012
Sourcing Director
Sainsbury's
3-2007 - 8-2012
Senior Sourcing Manager
George @ Asda
6-2001 - 2-2007
Product Development and Sourcing Manager
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Education
2004 - 2006
MA Fashion Design Management
University of the Arts London
1996 - 1999
Fashion Design BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
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