Operations Manager/Buyer
Resume:
Crystal Ruiz
EXPERIENCE
Lorea`l, Clark NJ — Raw Material Sourcing Manager, Luxe Skincare
February 2022 - PRESENT
Procure and manage raw materials for 3 luxury skincare brands, overseeing 5,000 raw materials with a focus on lead time, safety stock, and product launches. Spearhead brand acquisitions valued at $8M, directing research and innovation to optimize material integration and replacement, both in-house and with external manufacturers.
Lead budget management, ensuring cost optimization, negotiating vendor contracts, handling spot buys, and aligning procurement strategies with brand goals. Oversee material selection for reformulations and new product launches, ensuring alignment with L'Oréal’s sustainability initiatives, including renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Party City Corporate, Rockaway NJ— International Operations Manager & Franchise Liaison
January 2019 - July 2021
Delivered real-time operational updates and strategic support to third-party licensees and franchisees across trend planning, merchandising, operations, and financial management.
Coordinated customs clearance and compliance documentation for international shipments of licensed goods.
Collaborated with Vendor Relations to redesign and enhance training guides for both internal teams and external partners, improving operational efficiency. Associate Merchandising Manager
January 2017 - February 2019
Utilized scenario modeling, demand forecasting, and trend analysis to develop sales strategies for 8 product categories, generating $55M in annual sales. Created and maintained detailed sales reporting to track revenue performance and ensure data integrity.
Led the visual merchandising team to execute innovative store displays that balanced emerging trends with classic product themes, driving customer engagement.
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Greater New York Area
SKILLS
SAP / ORRS / BlueCherry
Microsoft excel
Project Management
Analytics
Budget Reconciliation
Event planning
LANGUAGES
Spanish
EDUCATION
Centenary College
Hackettstown NJ
Fashion Merchandising -
May 2016
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