Deepti Madan

Leading role as global merchandising manager of 6 luxury brands for 20 boutiques and e-commerce across all product categories in UAE, UK & Lebanon under Boutique 1 portfolio. Boutique 1 is a luxury fashion retailer over 300 brands including Alaia, Missoni, Isabel Marant, Paul & Joe, Furla & Monica Vinader in multi & mono concepts. Heading 2 direct reports and reporting to the Business Director & C.E.O.

Possessing complete understanding of trends, top sellers, identifying missed opportunities and drive strategic planning. Support drives cross- department execution between marketing, retail, finance, PR and visual merchandising. Managed 21% of the business mix in specific categories with 10 international markets (UAE / OMAN/ KUWAIT/ EGYPT/ JORDAN/ BAHRAIN & LEBANON & POLAND) and 54 stores - Bath & Body works, L.Brands under M.H.Alshaya portfolio.

Developed global vendor network focusing on optimum sourcing .Proficient in sourcing / buying across Europe & Far East Countries. Managed OTB ensuring Adjusted product and pricing architecture based on market dynamics. Full ownership of range development; negotiated terms and conditions of supplier contracts (pricing, payment sheets, deliveries, discounts etc.). Managed Inflow and outflow of shipments ensuring deadlines are met on order placement.

Managed launch of high end edgy European brand Throttleman funny collection in the region; optimum buying resulting in 80% sell-thru within 2 weeks. Led team of 7 for 3 stores; trained on product, soft skills and sales enhancing overall sale conversions and customer experience.

Supervise team of 17 people, facilitated management duties including recruitment, events plans and oversees revenue generated; ensuring compliance are met like wages, no underage employment etc.

Managed high end brands; J Crew, Calvin Klein, BCBG Maxazaria, Nautica & Converse by John Varvatos. Introduced new vendor setup, implemented costing and assist in business development from $2.0M to $ 3.25M for high embellished line in year 2007.

Managed GAP and OLD NAVY women’s wear accounts. Tweaked product innovations and strong customer orientation ensuring negotiations considering labor & manufacturing cost. Promoted within 1 year.