Karen Rihal
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sourcing Specialist
Henry Schein
06.2024 - Current
- Project Manager for Endodontics, Handpiece, Small Equipment and Rotary categories
- Initiate Private Label bidding with suppliers; negotiate costs, minimum order quantities and lead times
- Gather and develop cost analysis data to present to Stakeholders
- Exceeded 2025 cost savings project goal by 2%
- Review and approve new item submissions from Suppliers in PIX system
- Create, release, and publish Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) to the FDA
- Collaborate with Inventory Management team on all Private Label projects
Purchasing Temp
Henry Schein
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Covered for multiple Buyers on extended leave, as well as individual Buyers on PTO
- Worked closely with Suppliers and Marketing for late/back-ordered items, status updates, projected release dates, and sub requests
- Published monthly corporate excess reports to Inventory Management, Marketing, and Finance Teams
- Trained two temporary new hires with Top 20, Critical, and Late PO Reporting
Owner
Blow Me Away Blow Dry Bar
10.2013 - 05.2023
- Hired, trained, and managed a team of 15+ employees at multiple salon locations
- Developed all marketing, advertising, and promotional plans to increase sales and profitability
- Managed new Branded and Private Label SKUs; including pricing, forecasts and opening orders
- Negotiated deals with suppliers; reviewed seasonal costs to ensure margins are met
- Oversaw all daily activities including financing, staffing, and client appointments
Associate Buyer
Macys.com
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Managed a team of three Merchandise Assistants and one Assistant Buyer
- Oversaw a multi-million-dollar division with 20+ vendors; exceeded plans and margins by 20+%
- Collaborated with Planning team to project sales, markdowns, and monthly margins
- Developed marketing strategies to drive sales through emails, print media, and online banners
Assistant Buyer
Macys.com
03.2008 - 02.2010
- Organized vendor recaps, analyzed sales reports, TY/LY line comparisons, growth analysis and profit margin goals
- Attended market appointments; placed orders based on open to buy, LY and projected sales
- Negotiated lead time, margins, returns, and special buying agreements from vendors
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Trade and Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
Timeline
Global Sourcing Specialist
Henry Schein
06.2024 - Current
Purchasing Temp
Henry Schein
05.2023 - 06.2024
Owner
Blow Me Away Blow Dry Bar
10.2013 - 05.2023
Associate Buyer
Macys.com
03.2010 - 02.2013
Assistant Buyer
Macys.com
03.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - International Trade and Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology