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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

- Oversee all pricing functions in North America and Europe for 10+ years, expanding into Asia & Pacific in the last two years and enhancing profitability throughout a retail enterprise encompassing 15 global locations.- Senior management team member leading retail expansion in APAC, overseeing costing strategy and operations, and adapting pricing to the evolving market.- Reports directly to the CFO and collaborates with the president and financial planning team to drive growth strategies aligned with brand goals.- Proficient in managing global pricing to align with market trends and understanding fluctuating foreign exchange rates.- Foundational team member contributing to the VF Corporation acquisition in 2020, leading post-acquisition team and systems implementation.

New York, New York, United States

- Managed the costing efforts across all product categories, integrating buy plans and financial strategies for cohesive product planning.- Partnered with the Logistics team to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize the supply chain.- Generated seasonal sales, profit, and inventory estimates to inform business projections.- Improved efficiency by streamlining purchase order processes for raw materials, samples, and bulk production.- Led department through a term marked by significant growth, overseeing a significant increase in annual revenue from a starting point to a fivefold increase.- Principle contributor in formulating pricing strategies, negotiations, and collaborations with brands like Louis Vuitton, Comme des Garçons, Stone Island, Nike, and The North Face. - Coordinated development and implementation of customized SAP software, including hiring, training, and integration of Master Data team post-development.- Demonstrated agility and leadership by adapting logistics and development plans in response to List 4 tariffs in 2019, reducing potential financial impact by 38%.- Played a key role in integrating product and development teams post-investment by The Carlyle Group in 2018.

New York, New York, United States

- Oversaw the production lifecycle of the headwear program with up to 300 SKUs.- Sourced, qualified, and negotiated contracts with manufacturers.- Implemented a cross-functional calendar to track development, procurement, production, and shipping, improving operational efficiencies and meeting timelines.- Achieved a 97% increase in headgear program revenue.- Boosted profit margins by 6% through strategic material and construction innovations.- Expanded program metrics with 88% growth in unit count, 50% in style count, and SKU diversification from 200 to 300.

New York, New York, United States

Managed product lifecycle for tees, headwear, skate decks, and accessories.

New York, New York, United States

Facilitated cross-departmental communication. Assisted in vendor communication for tech-pack delivery, feedback, and comments. Provided administrative support.