Lev Gelfand

Lev Gelfand has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Lev started their career at Jordan Cooper & Associates as an Assistant Managing Agent from 1998 to 2003. Lev then worked as a Tenant Relations Manager at the same company in 2004, where they assisted owners in resolving construction problems and developed a long-term tenant relations program.

After that, Lev joined Hewitt Associates as a Business Analyst in 2004, where they managed a 401(k) administration system and responded to workflow requests from customer service teams and other departments. Lev also developed testing specifications during their tenure.

In 2005, Lev worked as a Research Analyst/Consultant at General Electric - Edgelab, where they were part of a specialized team tasked with assessing the viability of GE Healthcare's secondary market Diagnostic Imaging equipment division. Lev formulated a pricing and sales strategy that created an additional $10 million revenue opportunity, conducted market segmentation analysis, and provided data cleaning and verification for a statistical study.

Lev then transitioned to Nine West Group in 2006, where they held multiple roles. Lev initially worked as a Costing Analyst, analyzing and tracking costs of footwear for five brands, performing margin analysis, product comparisons, and vendor tracking and assessment. Lev later became a Production Manager, overseeing production processes, and eventually a Director of Production (Costing & Sourcing), where they reviewed monthly financials for brand performance and capacity planning. In their last role at Nine West Group as Sr. Director - Product Sourcing (Footwear) from 2011 to 2014, Lev launched the company's first Asia sourcing office, reformulated the global sourcing strategy to minimize risk, and improved workforce synergies to reduce development and commercialization times.

Lev's most recent role was at Marchon Eyewear, where they have been serving as the VP of Global Sourcing since 2015. Lev is responsible for sourcing and manufacturing activities, and they have made significant contributions to the company's growth and success.

Overall, Lev Gelfand has demonstrated their expertise and leadership skills through their work experience in various industries and roles, showcasing their ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver positive results.

Lev Gelfand holds a Regents Diploma in Mathematics from The Bronx High School of Science. Lev then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from SUNY Brockport. Lev also pursued a Master of Science degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Penn State University.