Sandra Shimizu
Henderson,NV
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech & Travel essentials buyer
whsmith north america
01.2022 - Current
- Lead sourcing strategy for tech and travel accessories for a large scale multi-location retail network, achieving year-over-year cost reduction through strategic vendor negotiations.
- Built and maintains strong supplier relationships across North America, Europe, And Asia, resulting in improved delivery timelines and exclusive product offerings.
- Negotiated multi-year contract with key vendors, securing favorable pricing and priority access to new product launches.
- Collaborated with merchandising and planning tresses to optimize assortments based on market trends and customer voice, increasing category sales.
- Streamlined vendor onboarding and compliance processes, reducing lead times and improving operations efficiency.
Mobile accessories Buyer
go wireless
Henderson, NV
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Managed procurement of cellular phone accessories for over 350 retail locations, ensuring competitive pricing and high-quality standards.
- Increased gross profit by 20% through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
- Selected trending and in-demand products based on marketing analysis and consumer insights to maximize sales potential.
- Trained store teams on new product launches and merchandising strategies to drive engagement and sales.
founder & sole proprietor
initially yours
01.1990 - Current
- Established and managed all aspects of a small business specializing in custom embroidery for apparel, accessories and promotional items.
- Oversaw end-to-end operations including acquisition, design consultation, production, quality control and order fulfillment.
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, ensuring repeat business and referrals through exceptional service and craftsmanship.
buyer
m and k enterprises
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Managed purchasing of hard-line merchandise, including imports and service vendor coordination for multiple high-traffic retail locations.
- Initiated competitive bidding processes for new items, ensuring vendor complain with quality and contractual standards.
- Forecasted sales and analyzed inventory needs to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize overages.
Timeline
Tech & Travel essentials buyer
whsmith north america
01.2022 - Current
Mobile accessories Buyer
go wireless
01.2010 - 01.2019
buyer
m and k enterprises
01.2003 - 01.2009
founder & sole proprietor
initially yours
01.1990 - Current