Nicholas Kanellis
Vice President of Supply Chain & Operations
- Role
- Vice President of Procurement & Operations at New Look Vision Group U.S
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas Kanellis
Results-driven operations and sourcing executive with 20+ years of leadership in global sourcing, planning, purchasing, and product development across fashion, footwear, and eyewear brands. Proven ability to optimize supply chains, drive margin expansion, and deliver operational excellence across wholesale, retail, and ecommerce channels. Known for building high-performing teams, mitigating global supply chain risk, and executing strategic initiatives that enable scalable, profitable growth. Seeking a new role in logistics, production, planning, purchasing, and product development within beauty and consumer product organizations in the Greater New York City Area.
Experience
Vice President of Procurement & Operations
Apr 2016 — Present · New York, NY, US
Lead the end-to-end product strategy and operations for a portfolio of three owned luxury eyewear brands, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept through to end-of-life support. Manage retail and wholesale distribution channels, including a significant network of brick-and-mortar stores and international accounts.Drive inventory management, merchandising, and open-to-buy planning for both owned and third-party high-end brands. Spearheaded strategic operational initiatives, including relocation of distribution centers from NYC to Florida optimize infrastructure and efficiency.Maintain and cultivate strong supplier partnerships across key global markets, ensuring seamless supply chain performance and premium product quality. Oversaw most in-house optical lab operations, supporting product innovation and customer satisfaction.
Education
Hartwick College
Bachelor's Degree, Management/Finance
2001 — 2005
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