Mariana Cipolli
Dubai,United Arabic Emirates
Summary
Strategic Operations Manager with multi-market experience across luxury and multi-brand retail environments. Lead complex procurement and supply chain functions spanning international sourcing, high-value inventory portfolios, and cross-border distribution. Known for establishing structured operational controls, strengthening financial visibility, and driving scalable growth across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
OPERATIONS & E-COMMERCE MANAGER
Shaikha Fakhro CO WLL UAE
Bahrain
2025.02 - 2026.04
- Lead end-to-end operational strategy and execution across UAE and Bahrain markets within a luxury jewellery retail environment, overseeing procurement, inventory management, cross-border logistics, and digital commerce, supporting annual turnover exceeding USD 1M+.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategy across 10+ suppliers, negotiating cost structures and making charges to protect margins amid gold price volatility.
- Manage inventory planning and stock control across 100+ high-value SKUs, optimizing allocation and turnover across UAE and Bahrain markets.
- Oversee cross-border logistics and customs coordination, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational continuity between markets.
- Lead Shopify e-commerce operations, aligning pricing strategy, inventory synchronization, and fulfillment processes to support multi-channel revenue growth.
- Established structured procurement, invoice validation, and reporting frameworks, strengthening cost control and improving operational visibility.
- Support financial oversight through purchase validation, cost tracking, and operational performance reporting.
OPERATIONS & COMMERCIAL LEAD (CONSULTING)
Fashion Jardim Trading LLC
UAE
2025.01 - 2026.04
- Provide strategic advisory support across operations and commercial functions, ensuring continuity, scalability, and cost control following transition from full-time leadership role.
- Advise on procurement strategy and international supplier negotiations.
- Support inventory planning and working capital optimization across multi-location operations.
- Provide operational reporting oversight and financial control validation.
- Support commercial expansion and revenue-driving initiatives across wholesale and e-commerce channels.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Fashion Jardim Trading LLC
UAE
2021.01 - 2025.01
- Directed end-to-end operations and supply chain execution for a multi-brand retail business operating through wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels, supporting annual turnover exceeding USD 2M+.
- Managed operational control across 3,000+ SKUs and multi-location inventory (4 Dubai-based stock locations).
- Oversaw international procurement from Brazil, Greece, Portugal, Colombia, and the US, coordinating import operations into the UAE.
- Managed export logistics to wholesale clients in Lebanon and regional partners.
- Led purchasing cycles, supplier negotiations, and cost control processes to support margin protection.
- Implemented structured reporting systems to improve financial visibility and decision-making accuracy.
- Coordinated retail, wholesale, and e-commerce inventory allocation strategies.
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health
Brazil
2020.01 - 2020.12
- Delivered data-driven operational consulting to production clients, supporting performance optimization and structured process improvement initiatives.
- Led end-to-end project coordination, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and budgets;
- Developed performance tracking frameworks and financial progress monitoring tools;
- Prepared structured analytical reports to support data-driven decision-making;
- Supported process optimization and quality control initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT & RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Federal University of Viçosa (UFV)
Brazil
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Delivered field-based operational consulting to dairy production systems, focusing on productivity optimization and process efficiency;
- Conducted data analysis and performance tracking to identify cost and yield improvement opportunities;
- Supported workflow structuring, operational planning, and performance reporting initiatives;
- Contributed to applied research projects in production systems and environmental management.
TAX LAWYER
Nelson Wilians Advogados
Brazil
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Managed case follow-ups and procedural strategy;
- Prepared legal petitions, motions, and supporting documentation;
- Participated in client meetings and case alignment discussions;
- Conducted legal research and analysis of tax regulations;
- Supported litigation strategy and compliance-related matters.
LEGAL INTERN - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Minas Gerais State Department of Health
Brazil
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Assisted in drafting official documents, legal opinions, and internal memorandums;
- Supported analysis of administrative procedures and compliance matters;
- Conducted legal research related to public administration and health regulations;
- Assisted in case documentation and interdepartmental coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) - Legal Studies
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais 2013.01 - 1 2018
Skills
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Planning & Cost Control
- Procurement & Supplier Negotiation
- Cross-Border Logistics & Customs Coordination
- Financial Oversight & Budget Management
- Margin Protection & Cost Optimization
- Process Improvement & Workflow Structuring
- Data Analysis & Performance Reporting
- E-commerce Operations (Shopify)
- Retail ERP & POS Systems (Retail Pro)
- Shopify (E-commerce Operations)
- Systems Integration (API)
- Advanced Excel (Financial & Inventory Reporting)
- E-Commerce platform expertise
- Stock management competency
- E-commerce management
- Analytical reporting
- CRM software expertise
- Strategic planning
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Timeline
OPERATIONS & E-COMMERCE MANAGER
Shaikha Fakhro CO WLL UAE
2025.02 - 2026.04
OPERATIONS & COMMERCIAL LEAD (CONSULTING)
Fashion Jardim Trading LLC
2025.01 - 2026.04
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Fashion Jardim Trading LLC
2021.01 - 2025.01
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health
2020.01 - 2020.12
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT & RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Federal University of Viçosa (UFV)
2019.01 - 2020.01
TAX LAWYER
Nelson Wilians Advogados
2017.01 - 2019.01
LEGAL INTERN - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Minas Gerais State Department of Health
2014.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) - Legal Studies
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
2013.01 - 1 2018