Microsoft office (excel, word etc)
Inbar Lev Ari
COO
Summary
VP / Senior Business Development Manager Transform business development activities and direct high-volume procurement efforts. Strategize long-term business growth through superior industry knowledge and team leadership. Excel coaching team members through business transitions and proactively mentoring teams to achieve core business objectives. Effectively identify new business opportunities and foster strong relationships to improve collaboration and streamline efficiency. Champion positive customer experience and implement plans to boost customer satisfaction. Creatively resolve complex business issues and adapt quickly to new environments while navigating business challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
VP Procurement and Business Development
Sunbek
Tel Aviv / Guangzhou
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Forge strong relationships with global companies, including, , Smiley, Viacom, FIFA, and SEGA, to boost brand awareness and yield sustainable sales growth
- Identify potential investors and capitalize on business opportunities to increase profitability and drive client satisfaction
- Direct two production locations and supervise new material sourcing
- Track business trends and contribute to the design, marketing, and sales
- Achieved 30% sales growth by introducing new contracts and implementing processes for the development-production-fulfillment cycle
- Successfully built production lines from the ground up for an online company with 150 different fashion brands, leading to more stable business growth
- International sales & sourcing manager, Source International, Israel 2018
- Managed and maintained the company’s international sales channels (mainly in Europe and the US)
- Identify new sales channels and establish new relationships with potential customers
- Identify customers’ needs and source for new suppliers and products
- Supported the design and manufacturing teams with alternative suppliers and raw materials.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
International Sales & Sourcing Manager
Source International
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with Regional Sales Managers to make strategic sales decisions.
- Developed relationships with clients and potential clients to improve business growth.
- Negotiated with outdoor companies to achieve advantageous deals for company.
- Traveled to Europe to reach customers in international markets.
Chief Representative Office
Renuar Fashion
Guangzhou
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Headed representative office with attention to fashion productions
- Led a team of 20 professionals and maintained accountability for product price negotiation, sourcing, and development
- Boosted profits by 25% in three months through new ordering and development process
- Slashed 35% of expenses following the development of procedures focused on increasing efficiency and turning around underperforming business teams.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Senior Brand Manager Kitan
Golf & Co
Tel Aviv
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Oversaw stock and managed seasonal budget to sustain business growth
- Managed product selection and ensured high levels of product quality
- Coached team members and coordinated the brand’s public media campaigns
- Cut held stock by 50% and created a NOOS cycle of 2.5 months by instituting a stricter collection and establishing more effective oversight controls
- Delivered a 50% decrease in costs while maintaining quality by identifying alternative suppliers for existing products.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Head of License Approval
TV
01.2014 - 01.2016
- MANIA, Israel/Germany, Directed all licensing responsibilities for TV MANIA and oversaw future and existing assigned products
- Compiled information on new contracts to further product development and maximize productivity
- Fostered relationships with prominent business entities and streamlined communication
- Transformed approval teams in multiple locations and eliminated business issues, leading to more effective production.
Senior Purchase
TV MANIA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Overhauled production and development of Reebok kids’ apparel production and development while identifying collection items from design offers to meet client needs
- Established collections timelines and improved relationships with factories
- Conducted high-quality business negotiations and tracked production progress
- Consistently recognized for improving production efforts and enhancing relationships with all involved parties and client representatives.
Education
Bachelor of History -
Tel-Aviv University
Skills
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Accomplishments
- Achieve repeated profit growth through process standardization and strategic oversight
- Eliminate procurement issues and reduce costs through creative problem-solving, leading to the introduction of alternative suppliers for existing products
- Optimize business operations by strategically planning development activities and identifying opportunities to cut costs while boosting productivity.
Timeline
VP Procurement and Business Development
Sunbek
09.2019 - 08.2022
International Sales & Sourcing Manager
Source International
01.2019 - 08.2019
Chief Representative Office
Renuar Fashion
12.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Brand Manager Kitan
Golf & Co
01.2017 - 12.2017
Head of License Approval
TV
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Purchase
TV MANIA
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of History -
Tel-Aviv University
Software
Google Sheet
Google docs
Photoshop
Illustator
Asana
Airtable
Slack
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