Heather Stein Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, Us

• Oversee multiple product assortments from product development through production with a 95% on-time delivery rate and up to $86 Million in gross sales.• Manage daily communication with cross-functional team leaders and clients ranging from large corporations (Victoria’s Secret, PINK, GAP, Old Navy, Amazon & Walmart) to smaller e-commerce brands (Third Love & Harper Wilde), keeping all teams accountable for meeting seasonal key milestones. • Develop iterative designs based on customer needs and cost constraints, across 8 product categories averaging about 30+ styles and 200+ color choices per season with 4 seasons per year.• Execute cost negotiations resulting in an average 35-45% gross margin. • Worked as an integral part of a team selected to create, implement, and transition the company from manual project management to an SaaS PLM/ERP system, and provided training to cross-functional teams on the new software applications.

• Helped establish and grow the Private Label division from 3 to 60 employees, and guided the team in managing workflows and running daily operations.• Orchestrated the on-boarding of 30+ new suppliers to ensure alignment with company standard operating procedures.• Successfully reduced the product lead-time from 12 weeks to 7 weeks by streamlining the production workflow, resulting in speed to market.• Created seasonal roadmaps from design concept to product launch, ensuring 95% on-time deliverables across all cross-functional teams.

• Conducted testing on raw materials and garments, analyzed testing data, and rectified failures to consistently achieve 100% compliance with quality standards.• Coordinated and approved quality, construction, color, and marketing materials to create a cohesive, product line aligned with brand standards and requirements.

• Lead a team of 5 UX designers in piloting research efforts, including a site audit and in-depth competitive analysis, to influence the direction of the site’s redesign.• Conducted interviews with 2 of 6 participants, and synthesized data together with usability test results. • Revamped and enhanced the usability of the dashboard by prioritizing features aligned to individual user needs, resulting in a more personalized experience.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration, Major In Marketing

User Experience Design Immersive (Uxdi)