Tibor Skyva

Technical & Quality Director | Supply Chain & Production Leadership | Luxury & Industrial Manufacturing | Supplier Development | 18+ yrs International | FR/EN

Épinal, Grand Est, France

About

Technical & Quality Director with 18+ years of international experience transforming supply chains, improving product quality, and leading production operations across luxury and industrial environments. I help organizations turn complex supply chains into high-performing, measurable systems — improving quality, delivery, and cost efficiency across international supplier networks. I have worked with companies such as Mulberry and Harrods, managing suppliers across Europe, Africa, and Asia and supporting product development from concept to bulk production. Selected impact: • Managed supplier network across 3 continents • Implemented KPI frameworks improving delivery and quality performance • Led cross-functional teams across production, sourcing and development Core expertise: Quality | Supply Chain | Production | Procurement | Supplier Development | Industrialization Based in France, open to international leadership roles. Languages: English (fluent), French

Experience

  • Senior Consultant | Supply Chain, Quality & Production Leadership at Self-employed
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Supporting companies in transforming supply chain, quality and production performance • Leading supplier performance improvement and industrialization projects • Implementing KPI-driven operational frameworks • Advising on compliance, sustainability and traceability strategies

  • Head of Supply Chain, Technical and Quality at Bragard
    Aug 2021 - Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Led end-to-end supply chain, technical and quality operations across Europe, Africa and Asia • Managed international supplier base and improved performance through structured QA processes • Implemented KPI-driven performance management (quality, cost, delivery) • Coordinated cross-functional teams across sourcing, production and development • Drove continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

  • Mulberry England (11 yrs 3 mos)
    • Technical Product Manager
      Nov 2020 - Sep 2021 · 11 mos

      • Managed technical development of products from concept to production • Coordinated with design, development and suppliers to ensure product quality • Supported industrialization and production readiness

    • Quality Assurance Manager RTW, Footwear, Accessories
      Jan 2016 - Nov 2020 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      • Led quality assurance across multiple product categories • Managed supplier audits and onboarding across international factories • Improved product compliance and reduced returns through quality initiatives • Established QA standards and processes across the supply chain

    • Technical Manager RTW
      Jul 2010 - Jan 2016 · 5 yrs 7 mos

      • Led garment technical development and fitting processes • Collaborated with design and production teams to ensure product integrity • Managed supplier communication and technical specifications

  • Garment technologist at French Connection; Nicole Farhi
    Dec 2008 - Jul 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Managed garment development and technical specifications • Ensured quality standards and fit consistency • Worked closely with suppliers and production teams

  • Harrods Own Brand Technical Lead at Harrods
    Apr 2008 - Dec 2008 · 9 mos

    • Led technical development for own brand collections • Coordinated product development with suppliers • Ensured compliance with quality standards