Experience

Sovereign Brands

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Purchasing & Sourcing Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present



MUJI U.S.A. LIMITED

• New York, New York

• Senior Merchandiser Associate

  • Jun 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Reviewed past weekly/monthly/yearly gross sales by divisions, categories, product lines and analyzing the USA business and trends to plan strategic allocation. • Monitored and managed proper allocation, inter-transfer, and/or request of priority shipment based on the past sales, promotions, and optimal inventory level. • Analyzed pre-season styles and lines and planning for optimal stock items, categories, and quantities to meet the gross profit budget. • Reviewed past weekly/monthly/yearly gross sales by divisions, categories, product lines and analyzing the USA business and trends to plan strategic allocation. • Monitored and managed proper allocation, inter-transfer, and/or request of priority shipment based on the past sales, promotions, and optimal inventory level. • Analyzed pre-season styles and lines and planning for optimal stock items, categories, and quantities to meet the gross profit budget.



Kiss Products, Inc.

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Display Purchasing Assistant Manager

  • Dec 2016 - May 2018

  • Monitored the inventory stock level of raw materials and display components to lower overstock issue. • Requested multiple quotations from outside vendors to compare in-house production cost and negotiated price/term to minimize cost of goods. • Planned and executed purchase orders based on weekly inventory review. • Performed as a point person for suppliers regarding any urgent projects or quality issues and facilitated necessary deadlines. • Generated sales forecast data and maintained an adequate level of inventory. • Communicated with other departments including quality assurance, quality control, production and sales to ensure quality management and timely delivery. • Continually identified price reduction opportunity. Show less



Grand SK Corporation

• East Rutherford, New Jersey

• Purchasing Buyer

  • Mar 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Worked and negotiated with numerous vendors to choose the best deals to improve the company’s bottom-line. • Evaluated each vendor’s pricing, quality, lead-time, and delivery factors. • Gathered all relevant information about customer needs and preferences to assist in making buying decisions. • Monitored and analyzed sales records and trends to anticipate how much inventory is needed. • Set mark-up rates, markdown rates and selling prices for merchandise. • Authorized payment of invoice and processed the return of merchandise. • Interviewed and worked closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired products. • Inspected merchandise/products to determine value. • Searched and attended trade shows and business meetings to look for prospect business opportunity. • Handled all the process of international sourcing from China. • Tested product samples and developed the procurement strategy. Show less



JC World Bell Wholesale Company

• Hackensack, New Jersey

• Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Planned weekly accounts payable reports, coordinating with other departments such as purchasing and accounts receivable. • Oversaw corporate expenses, including government and regulatory fees. • Forecasted company balance sheet. • Quickly generated accounts payable checks and wire transfers to vendors in conjunction with invoice control/oversight. • Managed and verified details of accounts payable transactions, including funds received and total account balances; resolved discrepancies regarding issues such as non-sufficient funds, returned deposited items, and stop payments. • Maintained and stored updated vendors' and expenditures files; reconciled vendors' accounts. • Interacted with vendors to resolve billing and invoice issues and with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol brokers to arrange international shipments from South Korea, China, and Venezuela. Show less



H Mart

• United States
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Procurement Specialist

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Supervised procurement at GSK stores to ensure store quality, adequate inventory, and suggest improvements. • Oversaw the purchase of housewares from local vendors and from Korea. • Tracked and followed purchases for fulfillment, maintaining orders until they were closed. • Processed purchase orders, sales orders, and invoices using QuickBooks. • Communicated with vendors and customers regarding order status, changes, and cancellations. • Managed warehouse activities, schedules, and inventories. Show less