Jaleeza Hernandez
Summary
Forward-thinking Strategic Sourcing Manager with over 10 years of experience partnering cross-functionally with suppliers & internal teams to execute allocation and development of various product categories. Maintains agile and aggressive supply base while procuring high quality goods at fair and competitive prices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Fanatics
Tampa, FL
06.2017 - Current
- Implemented efficient sourcing and category management strategies to streamline vendor base by 50% which contributed to saving over $1M in FOB dollars
- Managed supplier portfolio and ensured transparency of supply chain headwinds, in order to anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers
- Discovered and partnered with trustworthy vendors and suppliers, building relationships to establish beneficial arrangements relating to cost, development, capacity, and production of product
- Displayed exemplary negotiation skills when communicating with vendors regarding product to increase overall margin from first quote to confirmed cost by 3-5% a season
Director of Retail Operations
Co.512
Royal Oak, MI
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Designed and implemented the opening of a new retail store, including staffing, payroll, stocking, merchandising and creating all store layouts for product
- Managed a team of 10 associates, including hiring, development, and product training to achieve sales, profit and customer experience goals
- Increased store profitability year over year by 15%, by researching and tracking retail and apparel trends, and selecting merchandise based on this acquired data, sales history, and customer needs
- Managed product receipts and open to buy of $275K (annual) with multiple vendors, routinely staying within budget, while acquiring top level product to maximize sales and store profit.
Sales Account Coordinator
Outerstuff
New York, NY
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Functioned as an effective interface between buyers, in-house design department and production facilities to ensure products were created to customer standards with a 90% on time delivery rate
- Built and maintained strong client relationships which contributed to continued account growth through collaboration on Hot Market & At-Once programs
- Applied meticulous organization skills to the management of 5+ high-volume accounts simultaneously
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- Supply Base Development
- Supplier Performance
- Negotiation Strategies
- Global Sourcing Strategies
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Strategic Business Relationships
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
Women in Leadership Program
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Fanatics
06.2017 - Current
Director of Retail Operations
Co.512
06.2013 - 06.2017
Sales Account Coordinator
Outerstuff
09.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor