Category Manager with a strong track record in the Retail industry, adept at driving growth and optimizing operations. Skilled in Procurement, Buying, and Merchandising, with a proven ability to solve complex problems and make strategic decisions. Successfully managed a $30M business, achieving impressive year-over-year growth and substantial reductions in inventory levels. Experienced in establishing and nurturing global vendor partnerships, negotiating trade agreements, and implementing assortment optimizations to drive profitability. Proficient in multiple languages and possesses a robust skill set including Excel, SAP, inventory management, forecasting, negotiation, and project management.
Freelance
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Stategic Business ConsultantFreelance Sep 2022 - PresentVendor Management and negotiationOperations and LogisticsAccount management focused on the development of strategies for growth within startups
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Associate BuyerL.L.Bean Mar 2019 - Sep 2022San José Costa RicaCategory Manager for the Camping department. Issue purchase orders. Review sales performance metrics. Work with the cross functional team (Merchandising, Demand Planning, Allocations, and Financial Planning) to drive growth and manage the assortment and inventory levels. Manage, communicate and negotiate with over 100 global vendors. Manage private label and 3rd party brands. Included but not limited to Yeti, Eureka, ENO, Osprey, Stanley and Biolite. Open to Buy. -
Assistant BuyerL.L.Bean Nov 2017 - Mar 2019Costa RicaCategory Manager for the General Sporting Department (hydration, optics, knives and tools, lighting, electronics). Responsible for issuing purchase orders. Review sales performance metrics. Work with the cross functional team (Merchandising, Demand Planning, Allocations, and Financial Planning) to drive growth and manage the assortment and inventory levels. Manage, communicate and negotiate with over 150 global vendors including but not limited to Hydro Flask, Yeti, GSI, Go Pro, Stanley, Leatherman. Open to Buy.
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Inventory Services SpecialistL.L.Bean Oct 2016 - Oct 2017EscazúSupport buyers with follow up of purchase orders once they´ve been issued. Ensuring timely delivery of purchase orders by coordinating and communicating with internal logistics and vendor partners. Ensuring products and quantities sent match the buyers request. Communicate with 400+ vendors. Coordinate with buyers when key items are delayed. Update inventory levels and purchase orders in SAP to ensure customers have up to date information on product availability.
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Assistant BuyerL.L.Bean Apr 2017 - Aug 2017Costa Rica
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Financial Business ConsultantDisalco S.A. Jun 2011 - Jul 2016Costa RicaDay to day financial reporting and book keepingQuarterly tax reports and year end tax statement
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Hr Rotation Student WorkerIntel Corporation Oct 2013 - Jan 2015Costa RicaHR accounting collections as well as special optimization lean six sigma projects within the department Assisting in asset management for the Costa Rica factory that was closing.
María José Hernández Skills
María José Hernández Education Details
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Frequently Asked Questions about María José Hernández
What company does María José Hernández work for?
María José Hernández works for Freelance
What is María José Hernández's role at the current company?
María José Hernández's current role is Buyer | Category Management | Negotiation | Strategy | Relationship building| Always looking for new adventures ✈️.
What schools did María José Hernández attend?
María José Hernández attended Universidad De Costa Rica, Country Day School. A Nord Anglia Education School.
What are some of María José Hernández's interests?
María José Hernández has interest in Blogging, Cooking, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Brand Marketing, Photography, Tennis, Food, Marketing Training, Travel.
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María José Hernández has skills like Teamwork, Blogging, Powerpoint, Access, English, Human Resources, Data Analysis, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, Wordpress, Microsoft Excel.
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