• Directed forecasting for sales and production needs, store and country allocation, and Inventory management for Fossil Group in Asia Pacific – 12 brands, 12 countries, 8 channel types, 4 product categories - Traditional watches, Smartwatches, Jewelry and Leather goods• Led and managed a group of 7 Demand Planners in Hong Kong to control total Asia open to buy by category and sku, and production forecasts for 4 manufacturing countries through budgeted annual and production lead times… Show more • Directed forecasting for sales and production needs, store and country allocation, and Inventory management for Fossil Group in Asia Pacific – 12 brands, 12 countries, 8 channel types, 4 product categories - Traditional watches, Smartwatches, Jewelry and Leather goods• Led and managed a group of 7 Demand Planners in Hong Kong to control total Asia open to buy by category and sku, and production forecasts for 4 manufacturing countries through budgeted annual and production lead times • Managed the Fossil Asia Pacific allocation team - 14 members in Bangalore, India• Aligned Sales and Operational Plans/forecasts with financial plans, customer profiles, and country market needs on a monthly and weekly basis• Implemented new planning, forecasting, logistics, and metric analysis processes-to support JIT delivery, forecast accuracy and customer service levels Show less

• Directed and managed the global planning function of one of the world’s largest Travel Retail Watches, Jewelry and Fashion businesses at DFS Group, based in Hong Kong• Controlled and/or responsible for delivering all financial metrics across the global business – budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, negotiation, coordinating logistics, location distribution• Lead external negotiating strategy alongside DFS merchant partners with Brand leaders and commercial teams. Negotiated… Show more • Directed and managed the global planning function of one of the world’s largest Travel Retail Watches, Jewelry and Fashion businesses at DFS Group, based in Hong Kong• Controlled and/or responsible for delivering all financial metrics across the global business – budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, negotiation, coordinating logistics, location distribution• Lead external negotiating strategy alongside DFS merchant partners with Brand leaders and commercial teams. Negotiated and managed DFS internal terms with all relevant stakeholders-Senior Management, Operations, IT, Finance• Partnered with a vast array of the world’s premier luxury brands - Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany, Van Cleef and Arpels, Chopard, Breitling, Omega, Longines, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Gucci, Burberry, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Balenciaga, Tag Heuer, Hublot, Piaget, Hermes, Coach, and many more• Operations in 17 regions encompassing Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Oceania and the Middle East• Analyzed and managed assortment planning and volume demand to satisfy buying preferences across multiple customer nationalities by region and location, including Chinese, Japanese, European, North American, Australian, and others• Developed, managed and trained a team of up to 50 planning professionals at Director, Manager and Junior levels• Implemented and supported process and technology improvements Show less

• Managed a team of 18 direct reports to control all financial components of a global luxury watch, jewelry and accessories business• Implemented strategies and tactics to achieve worldwide merchandising objectives by operating division• Recruited, trained and developed top talent to drive category business and elevate team experience and competencies

• Perfumes (2007-2009): managed a team of 7 direct reports to execute and control global business strategies and tactics for a fragrance portfolio across 65 brands• Watches (1998-2007): managed a team of 3 direct reports to control a global fine, fashion, and luxury watch business

• Developed and managed financial and merchandising plans for women’s RTW division• Managed and trained Associate Planners to maximize sales and profit performance for 110 stores, improve assortment quality and manage inventory efficiently

• Developed dollar and unit sales and inventory plans - for Women's Ready to Wear business• Managed discounts, receipts and inventory for 1350 stores

• Managed store operations of 7 merchandise groups as Store Group Manager, staff of 35 reports• Promoted from Sales Manager (Cherry Hill) to Assistant Buyer (NYC)• Completed the Macy’s Executive Training program 1988