Karin Stiefelhagen is an experienced senior merchandiser currently working at HBM Machines B.V. since April 2021, where responsibilities include establishing and executing the role of merchandise planner within the Category team. Previously, Karin served as a senior merchandiser at NXT Fashion, managing the budget process and in-season operations for the Miss Etam brand. During a brief tenure at FNG Group, responsibilities included implementing professional merchandise planning for Miss Etam across other brands. Karin's extensive career with Miss Etam bv from 1993 to early 2020 encompassed multiple roles, including merchandise manager, coordinator, and specialist, focusing on budget planning, inventory management, and data analysis to achieve key performance indicators. Karin holds a Bachelor's degree in HEAO Commercial Economics from The Hague University of Applied Sciences and additional qualifications in microcomputers.