Justine Afanador
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-driven sourcing professional skilled in procurement, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and product development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development & Sourcing Coordinator
Jamie Young Co.
Gardena, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Drive product development initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry trends.
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers regarding samples, development progress, and deliveries.
- Prepare reports, cost sheets and presentations as needed for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Systems and Catalog Teams to ensure accurate product data is passed along and smooth PDP launches.
- Coordinate product samples for imagery, photoshoots with Studio & Warehouse Teams.
- Assist in negotiating terms, contracts, and pricing with suppliers to optimize profitability and product quality.
Associate Buyer
Joybird
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Drove product development initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry trends.
- Supports senior buyers with purchasing, inventory management, and supplier relations.
- Partnered with suppliers to secure approvals for fabrics, lab dips, and samples, maintaining detailed archival records.
- Collaborated with systems and catalog teams to ensure accurate product data and smooth PDP launches.
- Managed BOMs, part numbers, and POs to support master data management processes.
- Coordinated product samples for imagery, photoshoots, and live streams with production and warehouse teams.
E-Commerce Merchandising Coordinator
Joybird
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed product assortments and replenishment processes to support sales and customer experience goals.
- Developed seasonal merchandise strategies with the buying team to reflect customer demand and market trends.
- Maintained SKU set-up, pricing, and cost accuracy across systems.
- Tracked supplier shipments and coordinated sample timelines with cross-functional teams.
- Conducted final reviews of website launches for accuracy and quality control.
Trade Account Manager
Joybird
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Served as primary liaison for trade (interior designers, architect firms, etc.) customers, driving sales growth through superior service and product education.
- Supported order management, returns, and issue resolution with a focus on maintaining long term client relationships.
- Collaborate with other departments such as shipping, customer service, warranty, and retail to be a spokesperson for the customer.
- Assist with all pre and post-purchase inquiries, including shipping, order delays, and returns processing.
Office/HR Coordinator
Ignited USA
El Segundo, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Greet guests at reception and give office tours.
- Answered phones, retrieved voicemails, taking and distributing messages.
- Supported HR, Finance, and Senior Leadership through administrative and operational coordination.
- Oversee the purchase and inventory of snacks, drinks, supplies, etc.
- Streamlined office management, event planning, and employee onboarding to strengthen company culture and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations/Advertising & Entertainment Marketing
Chapman University
Orange, CA01.2008
Associates in Arts - Communications
Marymount College
Palos Verdes, CA01.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Airtable, Slack, SAP Concur
- Color approval experience
- Timeline and project management
- Customer Experience
- Supplier relationship management
- Category management
- Relationship building
- Purchase orders
- Materials management
- Account management
- Vendor evaluation
Timeline
Product Development & Sourcing Coordinator
Jamie Young Co.
01.2024 - Current
Associate Buyer
Joybird
01.2021 - 01.2023
E-Commerce Merchandising Coordinator
Joybird
01.2019 - 01.2021
Trade Account Manager
Joybird
01.2015 - 01.2019
Office/HR Coordinator
Ignited USA
01.2013 - 01.2015
Associates in Arts - Communications
Marymount College
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations/Advertising & Entertainment Marketing
Chapman University