Hilary Zalar
Bend | United States
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Work experience
Blackleaf Consulting
Supply Chain Consultant Retail Sector | 02/2018 - 04/2022
Offer supply chain support for clients in the retail and wholesale sector. Address multiple clients’ needs, from inventory analysis and business development to process improvements and financial forecasting.
Optimization of integrated supply chain to maximize efficiencies and savings
Advise on the inventory management process within distribution centers
Evaluate e-commerce platforms to improve customer experience
Dumb Friends League (Non-Profit)
Purchasing Manager | 04/2019 - 03/2021
Identified areas of opportunity within the internal buying process and implemented a more efficient and sustainable purchasing program
Evaluated and implemented a new ERP system to streamline purchases
Lead strategic initiatives to become an environmentally conscious and sustainable workplace
Managed capital investments for a $20M expansion, along with other multiple other projects
Oversaw the operational budgets for 8 departments
O'NEILL
Showroom Assistant | 01/2014 - 01/2020
Obtaining, organizing, and distributing all company/brand press and editorials
• Organized layout to effectively display showroom samples
• Presented upcoming product lines to potential buyers
• Developed cohesive relationships with industry professionals and enthusiasts, further strengthening O’Neill’s brand presence
Native Roots (Cannabis)
Retail Buyer III | 11/2016 - 02/2018
Managed the inventory of 22 retail locations
Performed weekly analysis of financial and inventory performance to reach sales goals
Forecasted industry trends to maximize profitability. As a result, increased profitability by $36K
Analyzed merchandise performance to monitor statistical objectives, adapt inventory as needed, and increase sales volume. Merchandise analysis resulted in the savings of $28K YOY.
Implemented new purchasing standards with 25+ vendors
Vail Resorts Retail
Assistant Buyer/Replenishment Coordinator | 09/2012 - 10/2016
Assisted Senior Buyers with forecasting, assortment planning and seasonal purchases
Managed merchandise assortment, vendor relations and merchandising for 53 retail locations
Reducing aged inventory by 60% in a 2 yr period by adjusting the seasonal flow of products
Operated as team leader responsible for communicating financial strategies to vendors and department heads
Negotiated wholesale pricing and vendor margins, resulting in a 30% increase in gross margin rate
Trained, supervised and developed staff of three consisting of merchandise assistants and interns
Education history
Lakeland Community College
BS
