New York and CompanyVP Sourcing- Apparel, Handbags, SLG's, Footwear and Accessories
Apr. 2008 - Aug. 2013Greater New York City AreaGoverned 50M+ units in apparel and 20M+ units in accessories, collaborating with Design, Merchant, and Planning teams to conceive seasonal strategies. Spearheaded sourcing efforts for each business division, managing global sourcing initiatives for several categories across apparel and accessories. Created and maintained yearly testing calendar for floorset and body tests and design best practice processes and procedures. Controlled brand product and packaging while leading a 20-member team. Served as Team Leader and guided team to improve speed to market, achieving IMU goals.
Maintained high initial markup rate, executing fashion and key item buys with overseas vendors. Coordinated production and sourcing for a 5-store test of a new accessories store concept.