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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Lead global procurement strategy for marketing meetings and events categories.

San Francisco, California, Us

Plan strategic initiatives for Human Resources (HR) and Marketing within Opendoor and achieved cost savings of $6M for the year 2023. Lead largest Direct Mail RFP in company history with a 17% cost savings and 75% quicker speed to market. Organized contingent labor program revamp with existing vendor and provided cost savings of $1M and onboarded many net-new vendors and negotiated commercial contracts with many Marketing and HR vendors for an additional $1M in overall savings across multiple opportunities.

San Francisco, California, Us

- Build strong internal relationships with cross-functional departments to identify areas of cost savings and major business impact - Analyze risk of overall supply chain and find systematic solutions to improve quality, cost and lead time - Provide supplier analysis of on time deliveries, cost of productivity and operational excellence by negotiating mutually beneficial terms and conditions - Purchase and manage overall supply chain for tools, uniforms and home inventory items - Execute large sourcing events including RFP's, RFI's and RFQ's to provide cost savings with strategic suppliers - Achieved enhanced process efficiency through identified areas of the ordering process

Wichita, Ks, Us

Supporting our Biofuels & Ingredients/ Pipelines & Terminals organizations along with our Olefins & Polymers categories in our Houston Chemical And Longview Chemical plants. - Develop overall category strategies for key commodities - Lead sourcing initiatives with contract negotiations to help facilitate 5 year vendor contract for a year over year cost savings of $450k for our centrifuge repair/rebuild program - Conduct large sourcing events to establish best pricing, RFP's, lead time and develop strategic vendor partners and long term contracts with key partners - Research and analyze category strategies and infer ways to identify opportunities within my categories - Influenced and gained rapport with internal stakeholders on procurement category strategies to show average 20% savings on large RFQ bids and lead time improvement

Miami, Fl, Us

- Sources and procures aerospace fasteners and bushings by negotiating best pricing with vendors- Analyze and forecast data to achieve highest gross margin based on market trend, manufacturing processes and material pricing/lead time- Develop vendor relationships and initiate long term contracts for key programs to increase gross margin - Resolved quality issues for speciality fastener team by working with the vendors and sales to resolve issues in a timely manner to receive parts in - Work cross functionally with sales to meet sales initiatives and customer requirements - Re-align receipts to meet company metrics- Resolve payment issues with accounts payable and suppliers

Wichita, Kansas, Us

• Communicate with overseas and domestic vendors daily• Manage production calendar to ensure on-time delivery of samples and production• Manage product development approvals of fabrics, colors, and trims from design department; initiate open communication and team environment with all business partners• Manage price negotiations to meet cost targets and improve profitability• Track bulk fabric, PP sample, shipment sample and bulk shipments and notify the department managers when there is a potential delay• Ensure on-time delivery and quality in all aspects of the brand’s development and production• Recruiting and attending career fairs to network with college students and young professionals • Manage multiple customer accounts with great tact and grace within a vertical company, meeting the customers every need • Complete year end inventory

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Remote fashion stylist

Plano, Texas, Us

- Supports events and public relations team with in-store and media events, campaign strategies and gaining editorial coverage for JCPenney- Manages and organizes sample room of merchandise of home, mens, womens and kids merchandise to traffic between headquarters and NYC showroom for editor reviews- Execute four editorial lookbooks and previews annually from concept to publication- Attend trend reviews and articulate current trends and products to stylists, editors and bloggers who visit NYC showroom- Oversee associate engagement social media program by curating content, creating copy, engage with associates and manage internal site - Organize monthly budget alongside colleague and curate presentations for upper management - Build relationships between all departments across JCPenney and external marketing agencies and vendors

Plano, Texas, Us

- Tracks samples using the on-line sample log and tracks expenses. - Works directly with team to organize, purge, and display all samples, including sample counter. - Maintains sample rooms, including movement of samples and shipping packages, processes all received packages and ensures delivery to appropriate manager - Initiates and responds to telephone inquiries to resolve matters not requiring specific action of the Buyer, Assistant Buyer, other MAT members, or manager as assigned - Assists buying/work unit associates with the preparation and proofing of necessary plans, materials, data and reports for assigned tasks. - - Prepares, maintains, and updates data, reports and records required by management utilizing appropriate computer software - Handles routine inquiries and correspondence from a number of sources (internal and external) by obtaining the necessary information and preparing appropriate responses - Performs related clerical and administrative activities such as responding to email, data entry, processing mail, fax, and setting up and maintaining files. Schedules and sets appointments, arranges team meetings and maintains manager’s calendar

Kearney, Nebraska, Us

- Gain understanding of Buckle’s products, sales presentation and merchandising process- Manage a product category by setting sales goals and educating team members- Participate in internship conference calls with other interns across the country - Gain knowledge of visual merchandising and leadership skills- Complete projects and tasks while providing sales presentation to customer