Leslie Berger Email & Phone Number

La Mirada, Ca, Us

Commerce, California, Us

Importer and wholesaler of cookware, kitchen appliances, housewares, tabletop and food for retailers and distributors in US, Mexico and Central America. Sourced many products for different customers from China, Turkey, Mexico, Pakistan and India. Reported directly to the President. Key Accomplishments:• Sourced new factories for top sellers for better prices and increased margins• Worked with the sales team to create Direct Import products for their customers• Created a timeline for the trade shows to make sure everything was ordered and shipped on time• Worked on updating categories for our website• Worked on Special Projects for the President

Importer of Cookware and Housewares products. • Report directly to Pres/Owner to import branded cookware and housewares products from multiple overseas factories• Work closely with factories and freight forwarder to make sure containers arrive on time• Maintain inventory levels to fulfill customer orders• Negotiate best freight and truck rates• Part of team developing ecommerce and drop ship business• Created product spec sheets for sales team• Work with reps and customers to continue to grow their business

Manufacturer and importer of high-end bathroom vanities sold through showrooms and e-commerce websites.• Reported directly to the CEO to import bathroom vanities from multiple Chinese factories. • Developed uniform packaging for all factories to help speed up order processing and fulfillment. • Developed templates for import documents to insure the flow of product. • Negotiated freight rates with forwarders. • Responsible for scheduling the delivery of containers to two warehouses to make sure the priority containers arrived on time. • Constant communication with factories to make sure all product, packaging and paperwork were completed in a timely manner. • Worked with the data team to insure all product spec sheets and pictures were completed by the factory. • Maintained a constant flow of communication with the Exec team on the status of containers, products.

Congregational leader for 200+ family unit members in North Orange County. Project manager for sanctuary remodel. Met with numerous contractors, designers, lighting experts and suppliers. Negotiated fees, material costs, designs and products. Developed a budget, timeline and plan. Completed project on time and under budget.Work on many committees to maintain the inner workings of the temple.Spearheaded major temple fundraiser in celebration of 55th anniversary. Managed production of commemorative book and negotiated contract for venue.Sr. Buyer for temple gift shop. Merchandise and buy Judaica merchandise.

Managed and expanded product offerings for privately owned e-tailer with multiple websites, including Amazon and eBay. # 1 ranked website for insoles on Google. Searched for new suppliers to strengthen categories and maintain competitiveness in the industry. Buyer for the following categories including fitness products, yoga accessories, footwear and swim products.SEO Marketing | Vendor Relationships | Negotiations | Customer Service | Buying | Inventory Management | Order Processing | Competitive Research | Forecasting | Business AnalysisWebsites:www.BestInsoles.comwww.FitnessToys.comwww.BestSwimming.comwww.everythingyoga.comwww.footrite.comwww.ThePetStop.com

Commerce, Ca, Us

Developed and expanded the Housewares and Party Goods categories for 280 stores in 4 states. Partnered with brand name suppliers to expand the customer base. Developed new business opportunities to enhance sales and profits. Key Accomplishments:• Increased profits on imported seasonal products by 17%• Negotiated close-outs and opportunity buys regularly• Through cold calling, was able to purchase nationally recognized brands• Established new vendor relationships with over 12 new vendors• Championed business relationships with Chinese factories to develop private label goods• Worked closely with store operations for product placement• Created weekly ads with the marketing department• Followed Federal and State regulations to ensure products met safety regulationsProduct development | Direct imports | Cost negotiations | Vendor relationships | Closeouts | Private label | Inventory management | Buying | Merchandising

Conceptualized, developed and managed several categories for an internet retail startup company. Categories included Home Decor, Gourmet Food, Gift Baskets, Housewares, Furniture, Tabletop, Giftware, Decor Accessories, Pet accessories and food, sporting goods, jewelry, Licensed products, Outdoor products, Lighting and Rugs. Sourced new suppliers to build complete and compelling categories and worked with major retailers to sell these products online. Searched for vendors to fulfill drop ship orders for B2B customers. Added new online retailers to fulfill their business. Merchandised each retailers' websites to fulfill their customer's needs. Worked closely with customer service to ensure in stock and on time delivery.Contract negotiations | Dropshipping | Onboarding | Price negotiations | Business development | Vendor relations | Buying | Sales | Merchandising | Inventory management | B2B | Customer service

Partnered with the VP of National and Key Accounts to build a new giftware division to $15 million. Key Accomplishments:• Instituted EDI computer program for National Accounts order processing• Created an allocation and inventory reserve program for National, Key and catalogue accounts eliminating out-of-stocks• Worked closely with purchasing manager to insure proper inventory for National and Key Accounts orders• Negotiated better pricing with 3 overseas factory for National Account orders• Championed business relations with Chinese factories

Orchestrated the buying and merchandising the gift, bath and children's section in 23 hotel gift shops nationwide. These hotels included: The Four Seasons, The Regent, St. Regis, The Westin, Marriott and Hilton.

San Jose, California, Us

Created a giftware department for an e-commerce internet company in the following categories: gifts, collectibles, fragrances, arts & crafts, luggage, clocks and tabletop.

Championed a $25 million business that included decorative accessories, tabletop, giftware, housewares, bath accessories, As Seen on TV, table linens, plastics, gadgets and closet accessories.