Mirko Buccianti

Fractional Manager for fashion and luxury brands, with active participation in industry events and panels in the fashion and luxury sector. Business development and commercial positioning support for a Milan-based Italian leather goods company. External consultant with a software company for the development of an AI-based planning tool. Currently developing a collection merchandising advisory engagement for a fashion brand — assortment strategy and SKU rationalization across retail and wholesale. Deliver lectures and develop course content for Digital Fashion Academy; faculty roles for Fashion Buying at IIFM Milan (June-July 2026) and for the Master's Program in Fashion Merchandising and Buying at IED Milan (intake starting November 2026).

Lead Footwear and Leather goods Merchandising team for Men and Women; defined collection brief guidelines, streamlined SKU portfolio, and worked with regional leadership and internal stakeholders; drove pricing strategies across key currencies; identified must-have items for Retail and Wholesale; delivered collection presentations; oversaw allocation and sell-through monitoring; prepared and delivered technical trainings.

Leader of Men’s Accessories Merchandising (bags, wallets, belts) across full-price and outlet; defined collection briefs, optimized SKU efficiency (-30%), improved profitability (+20% marginality); conducted Sell-In/Sell-Out analysis; set strategic pricing and benchmarked against competitors; developed collection overview with Style and Product Development; launched new styles driving significant revenue; produced production forecasts and provided showroom/store guidance.