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CHANEL USA FRAGRANCES & BEAUTÉ

• Oversee all demand planning and product tracking for Coach Retail Women’s leather goods (LGs) and Men’s/Women’s footwear (FTW) for 8 business units (BUs) across 4+ distribution centers (DC), making expediting decisions based on demand, SKUs, projects, and cost value etc.• Aggregate global monthly production buys for Women’s Retail LGs consisting of up to 2.2M units (1,000+ SKUs) and Men’s/Women’s FTW consisting of up to 1M units (10,000+ SKUs) and work with cross-functional partners on MOQs, special projects, SKU changes, material liability options and offline exchanges for seasonal buys. (The production timeline has since shifted due to covid.) • Analyze excess production and inventory for DC transfers verse new production and strategize best options, work closely with global merchandising (GM) and BUs.• Ensure production deadlines are met and prioritize containers once in transit; adjust inbound flows as needed; track finished goods from production to receipt and ensure alignment with company standards to maintain a customer fill rate of 93%. (Fill rates expectations have adjusted since covid.)• Manage the FTW and handbag (HB) made-to-order (MTO) program. Over saw the launch of MTO HB Refresh; working closely with the factory on capacity and material demands, Trade Compliance on exotic requirement and Global Customer Experience to achieve a 73% growth in past 6mth. • Generate data analyses for BU, GMP, GM, DCs, external freight forwarders, and other key partners to support forecasting, receipt planning, special projects, ad hoc reporting, and more.• Additional responsibilities include facilitating the Pre-Booked Materials program, managing Demand Change Request and Product Revision Notice processes by overseeing the planning team, and working cross-functionally to execute the production changes.

• Supported and managed 35+ high-value wholesale accounts, including Bloomingdales(.com), Saks(.com), Shopbop, Zappos, and independent retailers; assisted with Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus accounts.• Liaised with sales to review and submit orders as well as provide confirmations and product updates.• Produced open order reports to enable status updates by cross-analyzing factory/warehouse updates, system product tracking, allocations and forecasted shipping timelines; advised sales of at-risk or potential extensions based on data.• Tasked with overseeing the development of NRF codes, including submitting for UPC generation and monitoring the GXS catalogue.• Bridged communications between sales, accounts, factory, and warehouse teams to determine priorities as well as facilitated product tracking and order changes in coordination with accounts and sales teams.• Ensured alignment with goals and objectives aligned while tracking daily order status, including releasing orders and verifying compliance with cancel dates; utilized Excel, CCSI, and OMS.• Decreased the time of the EDI order-checking process while improving accuracy through modernization and optimization.• Processed full account requests, including RTVs, repairs, product copy details, and shipping inquiries.• Conducted root cause analysis into outstanding disputes to avoid repeat issues and determine solutions.• Drafted and prepared quarterly finance forecasts based on factory and warehouse updates.• Collaborated with cross-functional internal and external departments to troubleshoot system issues.• Entrusted with managing the seasonal overhaul of the B2B site, including monitoring usage and updating product descriptions.

• Lead coordinator for over 40 large and small-scale events including the annual Accessories Council Summit, multiple press previews, and the annual black-tie ACE (Accessories Council Excellence) Awards • Oversaw research, assisted in sales and cold-outreach, managed vendor and guest communication and guest lists for events and projects• Designed the 2018 ACE Awards invite that is given to 800 guests and potential guests • Assisted in achieving the highest sales record for the 2018 ACE Awards in 23 years• Regulated and cultivated relationships with over 270 members ranging from Accessories Council Board Members, senior executives to junior level associates as well as external partners and sponsors • Managed all tradeshows: worked closely with the shows and the participating brands; the Council hosted members in a multivendor booth at shows such as ATS, Circuit, Coast, JA NY, PGA, preCoterie, and Project• Consulted with members on the various opportunities that would be most beneficial to their brands such as tradeshows, press and vendor days, networking opportunities and assisted in product development inquiries • Handle budgets, invoicing and payment collecting and processing for membership dues, events, and projects• Supervised office and administrative needs, spearheading the rebranding efforts of the Council • Trained interns and new employees, delegating and supervising tasks to ensure office efficiency and effectiveness

MR. is an affordable luxury handbag brand produced and manufactured exclusively in NYC. Founded and designed by Heather Hubbard who won Emerging Designer of 2015 from the Accessories Council. MR. designs and produces Sarah Jessica Parker’s handbags collection, The Seven Essentials, which launched in March, 2017. • Collaborated with designer and founder of MR., on various design elements throughout the sampling processfor MR. and Sarah Jessica Parker’s new handbag collection that launch March 2017• Established protocols to effectively manage the factory, product quality control and the supply chain process• Developed and maintained relationships with local and international vendors, and oversaw materials orders• Implemented QuickBooks systems to increase efficiency of daily accounting, material orders and inventorytracking• Conduct daily administrative work for MR.’s e-commerce sales, accounting, EDI order entry, vendor andcustomer relations, and market prep• Created the intern training program and supervise the team’s daily work flow• Assist MR.’s founder and designer with sales and represented the brand at buyer and editor meetings

Managed inventory tracking, daily administrations, and merchandising. Assisted in sales meetings and trade shows in New York City and Paris.

Design and handcrafts jewelry items including but not limited to earrings, necklaces, and hand bracelets. Currently continuing the collection as a hobby.

• Supported company sales goals by representing designers at fashion trade shows in New York and Paris, such as Capsule and Coterie and meeting with buyers at the showroom • Supervised the showroom, tradeshows and interns work to ensure the aesthetic, quality, and professionalism of the company is reflected

Fashion showroom, brand management, merchandising and sales.