Lydia Montelione

With 10+ years of experience in sourcing and production, I am passionate about delivering cost-effective and high-quality products to the customers of vineyard vines, a leading clothing and accessories retailer. As a Pre-Production Manager, I work closely with my global vendor partners to negotiate costing, timing, and product development, ensuring that our products meet our aesthetic and financial goals. I leverage my skills in vendor relations, supplier sourcing, problem solving, and cost savings to manage the pre-production life-cycle for knits, wovens, and sweaters, collaborating with designers and merchants to create the right product for our target market. I am enthusiastic about working with my cross-functional team and my vendor partners to deliver the best possible outcome for the product and the company.