Francesca Dedvukaj
Mahopac,NY
Summary
Driven Purchasing Manager with strengths in streamlining procurement operations while achieving cost savings and improving reporting procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
01.2017 - Current
- Project manage development lifecycle of all dry goods related to design, sourcing, production, and costing
- Manage a $250MM material spend
- Proactively resolve quality and commercial issues with vendors and internal customers
- Conduct required supply market research and develop cost models to support sourcing projects
- Conduct and manage RFP activities for relevant categories to ensure short and long-term production forecasts are adequately supported, sourcing redundancy is maintained and in line with FP&A targets
- Set and track supplier KPI metrics; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure suppliers are performing to the highest standard
- Serve as the key Procurement contact for all sourcing needs, not limited to new product development, trials and renovation projects
- Exceeding optimum quality, cost and delivery metrics
- Work closely with Acquisition, Innovation and other cross-functional partners to support seamless execution
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiencies, aggregate spend and accuracy of data
- Slashed material costs 27% by negotiation, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of product
- Strong relationships with vendor partners with a focus on managing performance, negotiating contracts, and securing commitments.
Sr Freelance Product Developer
Carolee, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Drive the global product line strategy for new product development and sourcing
- Facilitate interaction between overseas factories, managing timelines and product execution
- Support PD with training in branding, market procedures and standards
- Maintain close working partnership with production, merchandising and design teams
- Maximize efficiency in an evolving environment, where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm.
Director: Development & Procurement
F.A.F / Catherine Stein Designs
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Drove Product Development, Creativity & Sourcing strategy for CSD division, servicing over 15 major retailers, such as Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Ann Taylor Loft, J.Jill and Express
- Identified and maximized product opportunities for key accounts through jewelry product offerings that drove revenue, maximized profit, and built market share within the business segment
- Created a responsive market driven department, increasing profitable margins by 32%
- Establish merchandise plan and sku charts, managing over 1,200 skus per quarter
- Liaised with over 15 China & Indian factories to oversee cost saving price adjustments, product specifications, quality control and order fulfillment – reducing development costs by over 52%.
Associate Product Development Manager
Carolee, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for development and daily vendor communication of branded fashion accounts
- Work closely with design and merchandising in finalizing spec details and line review
- Negotiated prices and modified designs where required to hit margin goals while maintaining aesthetic
- Managed all aspects of sample development with vendors and agents to timely develop product
- Quantify adoption rate per market for review with management and merchandising team.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business - Marketing
Mercy College, NY
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Procurement expertise
- Price Negotiation
- Product Development
- Efficiency Improvement
- Project Management
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
01.2017 - Current
Sr Freelance Product Developer
Carolee, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2017
Director: Development & Procurement
F.A.F / Catherine Stein Designs
01.2010 - 01.2016
Associate Product Development Manager
Carolee, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Business - Marketing
Mercy College, NY
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