Jessica L. Sinegal
San Diego,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with experience in retail industry and proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving efficiency through innovative solutions. Offers excellent communication and organizational skills, with talents for negotiating and building relationships with vendors. Knowledge of product development, supply chain management & gross margin analysis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assitant Buyer Mexico Division - Ladies Apparel
Costco Wholesale Corp
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee ICS's purchase order precedures and item approval processes in accordance with company procedures.
- Establish relationships with vendors to support access to latest product information and pricing.
- Choose highest quality items, negotiate lowest possible price, terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
- Review purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
- Research and evaluated market trends and industry developments to optimize purchasing strategies.
Assitant Buyer Mexico Division - ECOMM
Costco Wholesale
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed a team of three employees and oversaw responsibilities.
- Monitored my sales, margin & inventory trends to meet my year end budgets
- Explained to upper management once a period my sales and margin results
- Bought items, negotiated with vendors and oversaw all ECOMM unique purchases
- Trained my team on ordering procedures, shipping guidelines and tracking inventory
- Shopped the market for comp issues and new trends
- Conducted interviews by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws.
Inventory Control Specialist - Bakery
Costco Wholesale
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Reviewed inventory levels by location weekly taking into account shelf life and system errors.
- Managed inventory control levels for all warehouses within the region I oversaw for accurate, timely stock replenishment.
- Verified incoming replenishment orders, checked depot delivery dates and ensure product is received with no refusals
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Followed projections and sales history to order correct items and quantities
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Inventory Control Specialist - Ladies Apparel
Costco Wholesale Corp
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Attending vendor meetings and
- Attended vendor meetings and built strong vendor relationships
- Oversaw order processes and approvals
- Ordered based on sales projection for each region within the U.S.
- Administer & track purchase orders
- Assisted in training and mentoring new ICS's
- Ran daily and weekly reports for upper management with accuracy
- Submitted quality assurance documents and tracked process.
- Responsible for producing & submitting contracts
Membership Clerk
Costco Warehouse
09.2009 - 08.2013
- Coordinated enrollment and onboarding of new members with associated feeds and paperwork.
- Created successful sales pitches to highlight membership, overcome objections and close sales.
- Developed selling and customer service skills
- Gained an understanding of operations and merchandising
Education
No Degree -
University of San Francisco
High School Diploma -
Kimball Union Academy
Meriden06.2008
Skills
- Item Purchasing
- Negotiating pricing and terms
- Inventory Control Processes
- Forecasting & projecting
- Planning and executing promotions
- Driving sales
- Building working relationships
- Teaching
Timeline
Assitant Buyer Mexico Division - Ladies Apparel
Costco Wholesale Corp
01.2023 - Current
Assitant Buyer Mexico Division - ECOMM
Costco Wholesale
07.2019 - 12.2022
Inventory Control Specialist - Bakery
Costco Wholesale
12.2015 - 07.2016
Inventory Control Specialist - Ladies Apparel
Costco Wholesale Corp
09.2013 - 11.2015
Membership Clerk
Costco Warehouse
09.2009 - 08.2013
No Degree -
University of San Francisco
High School Diploma -
Kimball Union Academy