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New York, NY, US

Brooklyn, NY, US

• Spearheaded supply chain development, incorporating forecasting, P&L analysis, cash flow management, and budgeting for optimal startup operations.
• Negotiated with suppliers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs, boosting gross margin by 24%.
• Conducted invoice audits to safeguard financial integrity and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Managed end-to-end operations, including purchasing, logistics, supplier relationships, and quality control, to streamline processes and improve cost efficiency.
• Analyzed key metrics (sales, cash flow, budget, inventory, marketing) to inform decision-making.
• Led product development from roadmap creation to launch, successfully introducing three new products.

Somerset, New Jersey, US

• Led a team of three in purchasing, sourcing, and logistics to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Oversaw inbound and outbound logistics processes.
• Drove direct division growth, increasing revenue from $50K to $10M.
• Implemented KPI tracking to analyze performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Managed 25 global suppliers, handling price negotiations, purchase orders, compliance, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
• Expanded product offerings by 40 SKUs per month through collaboration with a Chinese team within a 10K SKU catalog.

Somerset, New Jersey, US

• Processed over $8M in orders, collaborating with the purchasing department and major US clients.
• Grew existing accounts by 200% year-over-year through effective inventory forecasting, on-time delivery, and strategic upselling.
• Managed the importation process, ensuring quality checks, testing, and compliance.
• Prospected new clients and suppliers at trade shows, developing strategic business relationships through presentations and negotiations.

Somerset, New Jersey, US

• Managed orders, inventory and stocks via ERP platform
• Supervised container receptions and labeled merchandise in 3PL warehouses.