Natalia Hetnar is a seasoned Human Resources professional currently serving as the HR Manager at Max Mara, a renowned Italian fashion house. With years of experience in the field, Natalia has honed her skills in employee relations, talent acquisition, and HR strategies. She plays a vital role in driving the company's human resources objectives, establishing an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, and standard work goal attainment.More...
Fabio Gallassi
Product manager@Max Mara
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As a Product Manager and Collection Merchandiser at Max Mara, I spearheaded the development and execution of the product strategy for the collection, meticulously crafting an approach that ensured the creation of the best overall value in terms of product, price, lead-time, and quality.
My role involved conducting comprehensive market analysis to discern sales trends and identify market needs with respect to styles, functionality, and price ranges. This includes a focused effort on competitor targeting and analysis to gain a competitive edge in the dynamic fashion landscape.
In addition to market insights, I took charge of collection pricing and season sales forecasting, with a keen eye on achieving profit margin targets. Collaborating seamlessly with key stakeholders such as Design, Sourcing, Fabric R&D, commercial, and sales teams, I played a pivotal role in maintaining a coherent range plan, pricing structure, margin optimisation, and overall collection framework.
My influence extended to supporting the creative direction by actively contributing to the construction of a strong distinctive and desirable collection. This involved proposing a well-thought-out product assortment, encompassing styles, models, fabrics and materials, drawing on the insights garnered through historical data analysis. Engages proactively in the fitting process to ensure precise alignment between prototypes and final sample collections, contributing effectively to defect resolution. Additionally, adeptly manages the ordering process for materials and accessories essential to the sample collection.
Through these multifaceted responsibilities, I played a crucial role in steering the product and collection towards success, blending analytical acumen, creative insight, and collaborative prowess to elevate the brand's market presence and commercial viability. Collaborating closely with the retail merchandising team, I ensured a continuous flow of market feedback to identify specific opportunities and trends. This collaboration was pivotal iMore...