Kimi Hiuga
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Planner
Laza Medical
Campbell, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Created and managed purchase orders (POs), ensuring accurate ordering, tracking, and timely receipt of goods and materials.
- Supported inventory and purchasing activities, ensuring availability of materials and supplies to meet operational needs.
- Coordinated receiving process, verifying incoming goods against purchase orders and ensuring accuracy of records.
- Collaborated with management, clinical staff, vendors, and internal teams to address operational needs and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Assisted in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Managed day-to-day office operations, coordinating administrative tasks and supporting overall workplace efficiency.
- Maintained and coordinated the General Manager's calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and other business commitments.
- Assisted clinical staff by providing cross-functional support for administrative and operational activities.
Sr. Purchasing Agent/Planner
NHS, INC
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversaw and assisted all department purchasing, including seasonal buys, key account purchasing, licensee and collaboration collections, special projects, and SMUs.
- Reviewed and approved contracts and purchase orders while negotiating with vendors to secure favorable terms.
- Monitored demand for Apparel division products and provided purchasing recommendations based on sales analysis to optimize inventory levels.
- Maintained vendor relations and resolved roadblock issues through bi-yearly and quarterly meetings to ensure smooth operations.
- Set target on hand goals for raw materials and key staple items and set quarterly blank forecasts with suppliers.
- Oversaw database integrity related to inventory and sku management.
- Coordinated with the Logistics Manager overseeing consolidation of shipments where possible.
Chief Operations Officer
Synergy Organic Clothing/ WVN, Inc
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2016 - 02.2022
- Led development and delivery of a dynamic supply chain, managing daily logistics and scaling operations to meet seasonal demand.
- Proactively led and partnered with account representatives across buying, marketing, and in-store personnel to ensure supply demands are consistently met.
- Secured and managed relationships with major key accounts, ensuring consistent engagement and service quality.
- Distributed inventory to all sales channels: wholesale, e-Commerce, retail, and festivals (clients included Whole Foods, REI, MEC, QVC, ModCloth, Sundance).
- Evaluated inventory needs and facilitated orders from multiple overseas manufacturers.
- Developed customer databases to track product and customer activity, streamlining processes for integration of multiple systems into a cohesive sales program.
- Communicated cost analytics to clothing designers, assisting in product decisions to achieve optimal value and target costs for garment makers.
- Managed 16+ employees; hiring, supervising, training, scheduling, and delegating tasks to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.
Wholesale Manager
Synergy Organic Clothing
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Oversaw relationships with over 300 mom and pop wholesale accounts, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.
- Coordinated multiple trade show participations nationwide, enhancing brand visibility and networking opportunities.
- Analyzed sales data and provided actionable feedback to the designer on color, styles, and fit, contributing to product development.
- Streamlined warehouse and office maintenance, organized physical inventory upon deliveries, trained new employees, and maintained schedules for multiple retail locations and teams.
Skills
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain
- Operations
- Business Development
- Annual Planning
- Sales Growth
- Business Development
- Category Management
Timeline
Buyer/Planner
Laza Medical
07.2024 - Current
Sr. Purchasing Agent/Planner
NHS, INC
08.2022 - 11.2023
Chief Operations Officer
Synergy Organic Clothing/ WVN, Inc
01.2016 - 02.2022
Wholesale Manager
Synergy Organic Clothing
01.2011 - 01.2016