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Mexico City, Cdmx, Mx

Mexico City, Mexico

- Led a squad in product development and improvement of local and imported products, contributing to 70% of the company’s revenue.- Negotiated an extension of payment terms from 60 to 150 days with key mattress suppliers and from 60 to 120 days with bedding suppliers, improving the company's cash flow.- Led cost reduction negotiations, which increased the contribution margin by 10% on imported products.- Developed import and local suppliers for LUUNA and NOOZ brands.- Led the introduction of products to US and Brazil markets.- Led the Revamp of LUUNA brand mattress category from conception to DC delivery in 2021 and 2024.- New general merchandise brands development from conception, product selection, negotiation to market places.- Organized purchasing trips to showrooms and factories at production source.

Mexico City Area, Mexico

- Managed the product development process for the Bedding category, contributing to 30% of the company’s income.- Tracked productions ensuring quality, costs and times required to achieve successful deliveries.- Supervised sample production from prototyping and pre-production to shipping.- Supervised graphic design of productions.- Collaborated with traffic and logistics teams to expedite processes for production delivery in store.- Project lead: Training project for sale force teams and new staff members. - Created the bases for a new sheet set brand and furniture collection, based on market research, price analysis and market necessities.

Mexico City, Mexico

Clothing Company- Product Development: Supervised product development (graphic design and labeling) based on trends and client necessities.- Fabrics, Accessories & Finished Product Purchase: Supervised fabrics and accessories purchase, stock and performance. Selection of finished product based on trends. Attended to buying trips to production source for suppliers, fabrics and production supervision.- Visual Merchandising: Supervised retail graphic design & visual merchandise of stores.- Advertising & Media: Supervised advertising campaigns per season. Contacted with media for negotiation of promotional spaces. Managed budget of USD $800K.

Mexico City, Mexico

Area: Global Sourcing- Liaised between buying teams and suppliers directing sourcing teams in Asia, India and Pakistan.- Monitored production to ensure quality, cost control, and timely delivery.- Reviewed merchandise flow in stores for opportune replenishment.- Reviewed prices list and conducted negotiation for better margins.- Analyzed general merchandise categories and applicable trends.- Performed competitor’s analysis.- Organized purchasing trips to showrooms and factories at production source.- Supervised graphic design and trend research to align productions with Walmart markets.- Supervised sample production from prototyping and pre-production to shipping.- Collaborated with traffic and logistics teams to expedite processes for production delivery to DCs.- Ensured production complied with destination country norms and regulations.- Managed tag-on products and balanced MOQs to maximize profit with larger productions.

Mexico City, Mexico

Area: GMC EC (Global Merchandising Center for Emerging Consumers)- Analyzed products to understand fit for emerging markets.- Negotiated price and quantities with Walmart in emerging markets.- Coordinated production timelines to ensure timely arrival to destination.- Followed up on requirements with Local, LATAM and Overseas suppliers.- Price analysis, Market research, follow up of production processes.- Production followed-up by category assuring quality, costs reductions and timelines required to achieve deliveries on time.- Conducted a Bath towel project for emerging markets to achieve global negotiations.- Organized purchasing trips to showrooms and factories at production source.

Mexico City, Mexico

International Textile Sourcing Company- - Started Design and Product Development department implementing the structure, formats and processes for productions follow up.- Liaised between suppliers in Asia, India, Canada and Mexico.- Ensured clothing and accessories meet quality standards.- Advised clients on material choices, best practices, potential areas of cost reduction, and production lead-times.- Supervised Graphic Design according to fashion trend translating designs to local marketplace.- Designed and production follow up of private label collections.- Advised buyers on store display and monitor quality control through store visits.- Increased retail sales by training sales staff per collection.- Monitored monthly sales and flow of merchandise in store.- Attended to buying trips to showrooms and factories for QC inspection at production source.

Montreal, Quebec, Canadá

Montreal, Quebec, Canadá

Estado De México

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