Manage all aspects of procurement for components and finished goods.Forecast, plan and purchase for all retailers including Ulta, Blue Mercury and Credo.Track key milestones to ensure due dates are met for production and Sales order fulfillment. Analyze and reconcile inventory.Create and manage Sku and UPC database.Create and manage BOMs and assembly instructions.Create and manage product spec sheets for primary and secondary components. Track all purchase orders and make arrangements for domestic and overseas shipments. Process receipt of goods from fillers and warehouse.Analyze stock status and provide weekly and monthly reports to upper management and sales team.Develop strong partnerships with external manufacturers and suppliers to ensure timely production and delivery. Approve invoices for payment.

Forecasted, planned and purchased for all markets including Marmaxx, Ulta and Kohls.Negotiated pricing and MOQs.Created and managed new product timelines to ensure all departments met their due dates to achieve target ship dates.Sourced new packaging including primary components, folding cartons and corrugated shippers.Created new skus and BOMs.Created and managed fill and assembly specs.Managed logistics for domestic and overseas shipments.Communicated with domestic and overseas suppliers to ensure timely delivery of purchase orders.

Planned, purchased and managed logistical coordination for all markets including Sephora, QVC US and EU, Ulta, Macy's and NordstromDeveloped forecast to ensure maximum stock availability in all channelsCreated and maintained BOMS and LGB's sku number databaseNegotiated prices and minimums with suppliersCreated and updated timeline calendars for all new projectsCollaborated with Product Development department and Retail team to create new kits by utilizing excess inventoryCollaborated with Marketing and Sales teams to plan, purchase or utilize excess inventory for GWPs and sampling promotional initiatives Supervised 4 direct reports in various Purchasing and Operations duties including issuing and tracking purchase orders, inventory management and shipping to all marketsPrepared reports for purchasing meetings by analyzing sales and sell through historyApproved invoices for payment