Jessica Lelo
Salisbury Mills,NY
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional seeking a (position) to adherence to import/export regulations and facilitate smooth trade operations bringing strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills to support business compliance and foster collaboration across functional areas.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sourcing Associate
Bluestem Brands, Inc.
10.2017 - 10.2023
- Implemented global strategies by identifying market trends and generated plans for cost savings and procurement
- Liaised with overseas suppliers daily to further progress and optimize production and delivery process
- Partnered with the purchasing Inventory team to develop appropriate delivery systems for all products
- Oversaw with QC to execute processes including; test labs, packaging/ bar-coding/ labeling confirmation, on repeat and new products before purchasing
- Worked with warehouse and technical design team to ensure QC process runs effectively
- Assisted buyers with selecting/developing product assortment for coordinating in multi-channel
- Communicated with vendors to discuss garment/styling details, colors, fabrics, sample timing, trims, delivery dates, etc.
Assistant Buyer
Bluestem Brands, Inc.
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Supported Senior Buyers in sourcing, selecting, and purchasing women’s apparel
- Tracked inventory performance and implemented strategies to improve stock availability
- Utilized digital proofing systems to review and approve catalog/E-Commerce layouts from the creative team
- Sourced samples, lab dips, and swatches for test merchandising samples.
Production Project Manager
FPS Apparel
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed production, budgets, shipping and vendors to deliver projects on time (domestic & international).
Visual Merchandiser
Burberry limited
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Designed eye-catching window displays and floor sets aligned with brand identity
- Analyzed market trends and recommended pricing strategies to boost sales
- Managed staff and generated reports on sales performance and markdowns.
Sales Associate - Assistant Manager
Phillips Van-Heusen
12.2003 - 09.2013
- Maintained visual store standards / Oversaw store management and operations assisted in opening new stores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Management and Marketing
Berkeley College
Paramus, NJSkills
- MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, PPT
- Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop
- ESPS
- CTL Testing
- Workfront
- Google Suite
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Product Merchandising
- Strategy Development
- Process Improvement
- Production Support
- POS System Operation
- Product Inspection
- Shipment Processing
- Organization
- Goal-Driven
- Product Knowledge
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Global Sourcing Associate
Bluestem Brands, Inc.
10.2017 - 10.2023
Assistant Buyer
Bluestem Brands, Inc.
09.2016 - 10.2017
Production Project Manager
FPS Apparel
09.2015 - 04.2016
Visual Merchandiser
Burberry limited
09.2013 - 09.2015
Sales Associate - Assistant Manager
Phillips Van-Heusen
12.2003 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Management and Marketing
Berkeley College