Ciara Gonzalez
Pasadena,California
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Buyer with expertise in vendor management, cost analysis, and inventory optimization. Proven ability to enhance product assortments and streamline purchasing processes, contributing to improved stock levels and reduced costs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer
Hot Topic
City of Industry, California
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure product samples and pricing, improving selection process.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability, reducing stockouts at retail locations.
- Participated in seasonal buying meetings to discuss product assortments and strategies.
- Analyzed sales data to identify popular items and potential stock issues.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to foster collaboration on new products, enhancing product offerings.
- Assisted in selecting merchandise based on current trends and customer preferences.
- Processed purchase orders ensuring accuracy before submitting them for approval.
- Presented new merchandise ideas and campaigns to company executives and sales managers.
- Monitored product margins and managed product resales.
- Evaluated supplier prices to ensure competitiveness and quality, quality and delivery speed to help select optimal vendors.
Merchandise Coordinator
Hot Topic
City of Industry, California
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Communicated with vendors to facilitate timely delivery of products and supplies.
- Oversaw the organization of backroom stock for efficient retrieval and inventory management.
- Ordered merchandise from vendors based on customer preferences, market conditions and promotional campaigns.
- Coordinated sample requests and ensured timely delivery to internal teams.
- Communicated with vendors regarding sample procurement and quality issues.
Purchasing Coordinator
Classic Home Furniture
Los Angeles, California
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinated purchase orders and maintained accurate inventory records, supporting inventory accuracy.
- Assisted in negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers, leading to favorable procurement agreements.
- Managed vendor relationships, enhancing delivery timelines for furniture products.
- Compiled detailed reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions. detailing current purchasing activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2022
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Vendor management
- Supplier negotiations
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Cost analysis
- Trend forecasting
- Product merchandising
- Supplier coordination
Timeline
Assistant Buyer
Hot Topic
12.2024 - Current
Merchandise Coordinator
Hot Topic
02.2024 - 12.2024
Purchasing Coordinator
Classic Home Furniture
12.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
San Diego State University