Angelo Bruno Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Greater New York City Area

• Align vision, strategy, and roadmap to establish the company as a global supplier • Lead new product concepts from development to final production • Develop outstanding relationships with national licensees, interior designers, and retail store teams to drive optimized results • Collaborate with overseas offices and external resources to provide product information and packaging guidelines • Develop and implemented go-to-market strategies for new product introductions • Analyze market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing, margins, and purchasing strategies

New York, New York, United States

• Developed a proven sales system for clients, increasing their sales and profit margins • Created tailored monthly roadmaps, including Open-to-Buy plans, to optimize inventory management • Prepared and presented reports on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision-making • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures, quality, price, and delivery competitiveness

New York, New York, United States

• Played a pivotal role as a founding team member, significantly contributing to the company's valuation of nearly $1B• Orchestrated the entire supply chain process, guaranteeing punctual and precise fulfillment of orders• Successfully established and spearheaded the Global Sourcing Division, driving a revenue exceeding $50M through proprietary merchandise initiatives• Spearheaded the implementation of strategies aimed at enhancing cost efficiency, quality control, vendor relationships, and distribution processes• Assembled a proficient merchant team and collaborated closely with engineers to develop streamlined systems and processes, fostering business effectiveness, and facilitating growth

Greater New York City Area

• Responsible for product selection, designer features, editorial content, and pagination • Oversaw the design and publication of 24 luxury mail-order catalogs • Launched a successful VIVRE boutique at The Cove Resort in The Bahamas • Supervised the creation of captivating merchandise displays to attract store customers

Greater New York City Area

• Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors, reducing expenses and increasing profits• Established exclusive partnerships with store and catalog merchants • Collaborated with internal R&D teams to negotiate contracts and brand partnerships, resulting in a 22% cost reduction • Oversaw product design and roadmap, coordinating development and rollout

New York, New York, United States

• Managed inventory and product flow for Saks Folio (mail-order catalog) and Saks.com• Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins• Partnered with Planner to forecast purchasing trends and improve merchandising strategies

New York, New York, United States

• Purchased for Bed & Bath and Decorative Accessories departments • Collaborated with internal departments to understand needs and determine purchasing requirements • Stayed abreast of market trends and evaluated new suppliers through analysis of current vendors and products

New York, New York, United States

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors, ensuring on-time delivery of orders • Attended trade shows in the US and Europe • Negotiated prices with vendors and maintained profit margins • Managed key item stock levels and wrote expedited purchase orders

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Architectural Design

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies