Julie Madden

Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager I Buying & Planning Leadership I P&L Ownership I Strategy & Innovation I Collaborative & Inclusive Leader

New York, New York, United States

About

-Omni-channel retail leader with proven success in merchandising, planning, vendor relations and talent development. -Consistently deliver digital and brick and mortar results through strong financial acumen, agility and entrepreneurial mindset. -A nimble and strategic leader, I operate best in fast paced environments, collaborating cross-functionally to solve complex issues spanning customers, strategy, and operations. -Recognized for success in fostering collaborative and transparent team culture. -Expertise across multiple categories including apparel, shoes, handbags, cosmetics, outerwear and seasonal accessories.

Experience

  • Bloomingdale's (18 yrs 1 mo)
    • Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager
      Aug 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

      • Create and execute e-commerce and brick & mortar merchandise strategy for men’s apparel, footwear and accessories with a focus on contemporary and designer categories. • Proven ability to deliver retail sales and profit growth through strong financial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset. Ownership of P&L, leading monthly and seasonal forecast process to exploit emerging trends and mitigate risk. • Lead team of buyers and junior merchants, coaching members to achieve financial results. Recognized for success in team building and fostering collaborative and transparent culture. • Drive cross-functional collaboration with customer-centric mindset. Partner with operations, digital, marketing and store teams to ensure optimal experience across all customer touchpoints. • Foster strong vendor relationships with across fashion industry focused on long-term mutually beneficial strategies and solutions.

    • Vice President, DMM Men’s Classic Sportswear, Outerwear and Kids
      Sep 2017 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Led omni-channel merchandise and financial strategy for men’s and children's divisions. Category ownership included men's private label apparel, branded outerwear and children's apparel and shoes.

    • Operating Vice President, DMM Intimate Apparel and Kids
      Feb 2017 - Aug 2017 · 7 mos

      • Led omni-channel merchandise and financial strategy for intimate apparel and children's divisions.

  • Senior Manager, Sponsorship at City Harvest
    Dec 2002 - Jul 2006 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Manager, Corporate Relations at Dress for Success Worldwide
    Jun 2001 - Dec 2002 · 1 yr 7 mos