Stefania Giuntoli

* Responsible for the design, development and commercialization process of the product category window decoration. * Defined short and long term product strategy and created the roadmap. * Researched and analyzed market conditions, identified key competitors, consumer trends and opportunities for assortment proposition and product innovations. * Developed pricing strategies, defined product assortment, determined product packaging and oversaw product development. * Worked out strategic category business plans into concrete goals and KPI’s for product marketing, development, sales and margin. * Project management; in charge of planning and timeline, budget, internal and external communication including frequent reporting to Business Unit Manager and presentations.

* Responsible for the development and commercialization process of the womenswear collection. * Accountable for margin and key date planning for my product groups. * Analyzed turnover, sales, collection trends and stock as foundation for the new collection. * Weekly monitored sales figures; part of decision making regarding actions to increase sales. * In charge of the whole production process including allocation, order placement, payments, shipping conditions, price negotiations and final approval regarding quality standards. * Frequently traveled to manufacturers in the Far East and Turkey for sourcing, development and production purposes (buying negotiations).

* Responsible for sourcing and collection development of womenswear collections in close collaboration with design. * Managed the development and production process of a commercial, high quality collection within the set timelines and margin targets. * Frequently traveled to manufacturers in the Far East and Turkey for sourcing, development and production purposes (buying negotiations). * Took decisions on production, quality issues and claims.

* Responsible for the sourcing, development and buying of the womenswear and menswear collection. * Analyzed sales and trends to anticipate and forecast future product needs and development. * Independently negotiated delivery conditions, prices and quality standards with the suppliers. * Led the development and production process guarding margin and quality in close collaboration with design. * Frequently traveled to manufacturers in China, India and Turkey.

* Responsible for the sourcing and price negotiations of the collection. * Led the development and production process guarding margin and quality in close collaboration with design and merchandising. * Handled and solved the day to day issues in the development and production process. * Sourcing of suppliers, fabrics and trims. * Frequently traveled to the manufacturers in Far East and Turkey.

* Led and supervised the development process of styles, fabrics and trims up to bulk production for menswear and womenswear. * Made pre-costs and advise merchandising and design on how to reach target margin. * Sourcing of fabrics and materials for consumer and athlete use. * Followed the production process and resolved production issues.

* Responsible for the development and commercialization process of the leather accessories. * Planned budget and product assortment based on history reporting and market needs.

* Coordinated the development of the private label womenswear collection, starting from hand over of styles up to finalized bulk production. * Assisted with the buy for 5 selling points across Italy.

* Collaborated in the creation and implementation of the business plan of the shoes and accessories concept store. * Execution of the store concept and buyers activities. * Responsible for the design and development process of the private label women’s footwear collection.