Lydia Simon Email and Phone Number
With over 20 years of experience in business operations and purchasing, I am a leader who influences change by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency while reducing costs and finding innovative solutions to achieve results. I have a strong passion and strength for managing, mentoring, training, and motivating results-driven teams. As the Vice President of Purchasing at A&A Global Imports, I am responsible for building both strategy and process from the ground up and working collaboratively to meet desired objectives and financial targets. I have successfully implemented lean six sigma principles, assortment strategies, vendor negotiations, forecasting and demand planning, and S&OP process management. I have also leveraged my marketing and merchandising background to optimize inventory management and supply chain operations. My goal is to deliver value and excellence to the company and its customers.
A&A Global Imports
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Vice President Of PurchasingA&A Global Imports Dec 2021 - PresentVernon, California, Us
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Director Of PurchasingA&A Global Imports Jan 2021 - Nov 2021Vernon, California, Us
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Director Of PlanningDermstore Mar 2018 - Jan 2021New York, Ny, Us -
Business Process Improvement ConsultantWeitbrecht Communications Jan 2017 - Mar 2018Brought on as a consultant to increase sales through continuous process improvement and workflow efficiency. Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodology to implement collaborative ways of working that deliver higher performance aligned with key business needs. -
Director Of Inventory ManagementBcbg Max Azria Jan 2009 - Sep 2016Los Angeles, California, UsRehired to lead a team of five direct reports to drive high-volume revenue, generating $1.2B annually. Fully accountable for product margins, P&L, and inventory turns and optimization.Notable accomplishments:• Reduced inventory levels by 24% YOY, while increasing inventory turns. • Created a protocol for planning based on SKU, performance, trends, and margins. • Reduced costs through inventory optimization and increased inventory turns resulting in 9% increase to the bottom line.• Developed ERP (SAP and ACS) systems enhancements and authored Inventory Management Policy & Procedures Guide. -
Founder And President | Strategic Business PlanningAdvantage Liquidators Aug 1999 - Jan 2009Solely built a successful apparel and consumer goods liquidation company. Focused on B2B and B2C demand and production planning and P&L management. Notable accomplishments:• Grew from zero to over a $1.0m in revenue with a team of 5 direct reports.• Collaborated with web designer on architecture to create a user-friendly site, both for backend updates and maintenance and for customer facing features such as browsing and checkout.• Developed inventory and financial strategies to execute plans to efficiently and effectively turn inventory and identify risks and opportunities to increase sales.
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Vice President Of PurchasingSt. John Knits Jan 1998 - Jan 1999Newport Beach, Ca, UsResponsible for global material purchasing, budgets, and financials. Led and delivered best practices within the purchasing process and renegotiated favorable supplier agreements while overseeing a team of 10 direct reports. Notable accomplishments:• Developed strategies and implemented plans to smoothly and efficiently create a production workflow.• Created partnerships with design, procurement, and production to optimize time-to-market and identify profitable SKUs. • Led global vendor relations and price negotiations, analyzed costing and managed P&L, margins and budgets. -
Vice President Of OperationsBcbg Max Azria Jan 1997 - Sep 1998Los Angeles, California, UsPromoted to VP and accountable for successful day-to-day operations of a team of 20 direct reports. Led all financial forecasting and issue resolution for Sales & Ops Planning, Pre-Production, Customer Service, and Distribution departments. Notable accomplishments:• Advocated a move from AIMS to a new manufacturing and ERP software to enhance functionality. • Led implementation of GARPAC which included configuration, and user training and decreased operating costs by 10% and increased overall production efficiency.
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Director Of PlanningBcbg Max Azria Nov 1995 - Jan 1997Los Angeles, California, UsResponsible for building a high functioning Demand Planning team of 15 direct reports from the ground up. Autonomy to create a Demand Plan that yielded increased net income through improved processes and forecasting.
Lydia Simon Education Details
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California State University, NorthridgeBusiness Administration - Marketing -
Villanova UniversityLean Six Sigma
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What company does Lydia Simon work for?
Lydia Simon works for A&a Global Imports
What is Lydia Simon's role at the current company?
Lydia Simon's current role is Vice President of Purchasing @ A&A Global Imports | Supply Chain Management | Business Operations.
What schools did Lydia Simon attend?
Lydia Simon attended California State University, Northridge, Villanova University.
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