SANDRA K. LOPEZ
Chicago
Summary
Knowledgeable Merchandiser with a strong foundation in inventory management & analysis. Proven ability to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and improve accuracy. Demonstrated expertise in Purchase Order Management, process improvement, ensuring efficient and effective inventory control.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Analyst
Ulta Beauty Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Ensured timely replenishment of stock, promotional, and ad events by writing purchasing orders, closely monitoring lead times, and coordinating with suppliers for on-time deliveries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of inventory movement across departments.
- Assisted in reducing excess inventory by identifying slow-moving items and implementing targeted sales strategies with buyers & planners.
- Managed NYX, Real Techniques, Eco Tools, Revlon, Revolution Beauty, & Florence meetings weekly.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical tools to monitor demand patterns and optimize stock levels.
Merchandise Coordinator
Ulta Beauty Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for frequent email marketing proofing, wireframe maintenance, landing page requests.
- Maintained SKU set ups across 30+ brands.
- Initiated RTV/DIF's, Clearance and DC to DC transfers at buyer’s direction.
- Handled all SKU Maintenance & creation for all online only SKUs, ensuring SKUs are properly maintained per buyer’s direction including description changes, brand changes, style codes, feature codes, channel classification changes, and markdowns.
- Responsible for set up & entering online only promotions % ensuring all are working as desired.
Merchandise Specialist
Kohls Corp
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed samples for advertising, market, & vendor meetings.
- Wrote, maintained, and submitted purchase order’s for processing for the inventory analyst to allocate.
- Collaborated alongside the buying team to validate accuracy and completeness of buy plans.
- Ensured all SKU's were set up and on site as planned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Textile & Apparel Management
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2020
Skills
- SAP experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Demand forecasting
- Supply and demand requirements
- Tableau software
Timeline
Inventory Analyst
Ulta Beauty Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
Merchandise Coordinator
Ulta Beauty Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2023
Merchandise Specialist
Kohls Corp
05.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Textile & Apparel Management
University of Missouri
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