Norma L. Pineda

Buyer - Fine Jewelry & Luxury Goods

Jun 2020 - May 2023

Buyer - Fashion Apparel

Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

Assistant Buyer - Men's Fashion Apparel

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

• Responsible for building assortment plans for multiple doors across diverse markets including the following properties; The Post Oak Hotel Uptown Houston, Golden Nugget - Lake Charles, Golden Nugget - Biloxi, Golden Nugget - Las Vegas, Golden Nugget - Atlantic City, The San Luis Resort - Galveston
• Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors such as King Ranch Saddle Shop, Kering, LePrix, Madaluxe Timepieces, Sydney Evan, Roberto Coin and Gucci Fine Jewelry & Timepieces.
• Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
• Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
• Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across product categories.
• Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize purchasing decisions based on historical trends and market fluctuations.
• Organized cross-functional teams to review proposals from various suppliers, ensuring the most advantageous offers were selected under direct report to the SVP of Retail.
• Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts for each property and retail door across markets.

• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, status updates, and goal setting for all doors.
• Reduced project completion times by effectively allocating resources and prioritizing tasks for all teams including design and marketing.

• Conducted audits to drive export and import compliance.
• Update, monitor, negotiate rates with carriers and airlines, account holders and suppliers overseas.
• File ISF and US Customs & Border Protection Import Forms
• Solely responsible for top 5 key accounts