Stacey DiCarlantonio
Westlake,CA
Summary
Results-oriented, quality-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in retail and category management. Skilled at analyzing market trends, optimizing product assortments, and driving sales growth. Looking to leverage my expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor relations, and inventory management to enhance the company's product offerings and profitability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
North America Category Manager
Paradies Lagardere
05.2016 - 09.2024
- Mitigated business risk and improved distributor fill rate through thoughtful supplier network design.
- Coordinated with store operations teams to ensure proper execution of merchandising plans at the store level, driving consistent brand presentation across all locations.
- Increased overall category sales by developing and executing strategic merchandising plans.
- Incorporated suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales.
- Researched, prepared for and led supplier negotiation process for managed category.
- Implemented data-driven pricing strategies to maximize profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
Buyer, Sports Licensing
AEG Merchandise
11.2013 - 03.2016
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
- Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Education
Associate of Arts - Merchandise Product Development
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Textile, Apparel & Merchandising
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2006
Skills
- Category growth
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Merchandising Strategies
- Data Analysis
- Performance Optimization
Timeline
North America Category Manager
Paradies Lagardere
05.2016 - 09.2024
Buyer, Sports Licensing
AEG Merchandise
11.2013 - 03.2016
Associate of Arts - Merchandise Product Development
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Bachelor of Science - Textile, Apparel & Merchandising
West Virginia University
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