top of page
cjc logo_edited.png

Smarter footwear sourcing, from concept to production.

We help brands and retailers diversify their supply chain, develop better product, and build reliable manufacturing partnerships worldwide — backed by 30+ years of global sourcing leadership.

image.png
EXPERIENCE

Clay Jenkins is the former SVP of Worldwide Sourcing and Sourcing Services at Caleres, a $2.6 billion global footwear company, where he led supplier strategy, factory compliance, and sourcing partnership development outside of China from 2010–2020. With more than three decades in footwear, Clay brings deep expertise across sourcing, product development, and brand operations.​

  • ​Former SVP of Worldwide Sourcing & Sourcing Service at Caleres ($2.6B global footwear company)2010–2020

  • Former SVP of Specialty Brands, overseeing Women’s Specialty, private label, Dr. Scholl’s, Carlos, Fergie, and children’s divisions

  • Former SVP & Divisional Merchandise Manager at Bakers Footwear Group, leading buying and merchandising for 700 stores

  • Honorary board member, FDRA (Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America)

  • Board member emeritus and 4Every Kid task force member, Soles4Souls

  • Ambassador and former board VP, Next Step Foundation (St. Louis)

OUR MISSION

CJC is a collection of partnerships that serves and connects sourcing leaders, brands and retailers with strategy development, product creation and trend research options.

image_edited.png
OUR PURPOSE

CJC’s purpose is to support humanitarian efforts both worldwide and locally by giving back through several transformative organizations.

image_edited.png
image.png
HOW WE HELP
OUR METHODOLOGY
01
02
03
04

Define

Outline

Analyze

Evaluate

Define your diversification goals

Outline your product mix and find the right sourcing place

Analyze the current factory partners and their supply chain

Evaluate which country better matches your needs

05
06
07
08

Matchmaking

Assess

Partner

Decide

Connecting your project with the right suppliers

Price and technical assessment

Partnership building accompaniment

Stay
Depart

TREND METHODOLOGY
vghv_edited.png

1. Discover

We start with a conversation about your trend and design collection goals.

gvhjvm_edited.png

4. Propose 

We recommend the optimum product development direction.

vghv_edited.png

2. Identify

We pinpoint the trend and range gaps to fill

vghv_edited.png

3. Research​

We bring comprehensive consumer, market, and product research.

gvhjvm_edited.png

5. Design

Our design team creates consumer-optimized styles alongside your team.

gvhjvm_edited.png

6. Support

We support you with factory development as needed.

image_edited.png

Innovation and Sustainability

in Leather Panelist

Clay Jenkins participated as an industry voice on sourcing, sustainability and product development.

Sourcing

Sustainability

Product Developtment

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Captura de pantalla 2024-01-30 a la(s) 7

Milena Buttarello

Managing Director

Arsutoria

Captura de pantalla 2024-01-30 a la(s) 7

Luigi Longobardo

fashion conection_edited.png

CEO

Fashion Connection

Clay

Jenkins

Founder & Creative Director

Clay Jenkins Collective

Captura de pantalla 2024-01-30 a la(s) 7

Alessandra Taccon

image_edited.png
image_edited.png

Head of sustainability

Ecotan / Silva Team

GIVING BACK 

CJC currently supports the work of the organizations below. Each one is truly impacting lives for the future.

2.png
10.png
5.png
3.png
4.png
8.png
7.png
6.png
1.png
9.png
cdscsacd_edited_edited.png

Let’s build better footwear together.

For sourcing strategy, product development or manufacturing guidance, contact Clay Jenkins Collective.

bottom of page