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Halima Imran

Chicago,IL

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

Claire's Corporate HQ
06.2025 - Current
  • Develope positive relationships with vendors and suppliers, optimizing collaboration and quality of materials received.
  • Reviewing purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
  • Assisting in developing seasonal buying plans, ensuring optimal merchandise assortment to meet customer demands.
  • Maintaining accurate purchase order records, ensuring timely delivery of goods and smooth communication with vendors.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance by verifying that all purchased items met applicable safety standards before being sold to customers.

Buyer

Polished Punk and Crafted By Her
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
  • Achieved cost savings, negotiating bulk purchase agreements with key suppliers.
  • Reduced costs significantly by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies within purchasing department.

Sales Consultant

Neiman Marcus
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.

Associate Buyer

Sears Holdings Company
03.2017 - 01.2023
  • Maintained timely product deliveries by effectively communicating with vendors, merchants and distribution center.
  • Leveraged strong analytical skills to evaluate sales data, driving better-informed buying decisions that maximized profits.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products, improving overall supply chain performance.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and securing advantageous pricing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Marketing And Business Communications

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06-2014

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Materials sourcing
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Presentation
  • Financial planning

Timeline

Production Assistant

Claire's Corporate HQ
06.2025 - Current

Buyer

Polished Punk and Crafted By Her
03.2024 - 03.2025

Sales Consultant

Neiman Marcus
01.2023 - 01.2024

Associate Buyer

Sears Holdings Company
03.2017 - 01.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Marketing And Business Communications

Loyola University of Chicago

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