Thanh Cao

Building a More Thoughtful Fashion Industry | Global Buying & Sustainability Advocate

Miami, Florida, United States

About

Experience

  • Purchasing Assistant (Nike Swim Divison) at Perry Ellis International
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    - Manage and upload high-volume purchase orders across multiple business units. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Planning, Sourcing, and International Vendors to ensure seamless execution of the supply chain process. - Monitor production timelines, packing, and delivery schedules to meet business goals and compliance standards. - Proactively resolve issues related to shipment delays, surcharges, overages, and shortages. - Ensure all purchasing activities align with brand and regional compliance requirements.

  • Vendor Manager at Prive Nail Spa
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    - Manage 400+ spa products from 20+ popular brands valued in a $23K+ inventory. - Establish and track KPIs for new product lines, resulting in a 12% revenue increase year-over-year. - Negotiate with 20+ vendors, using Excel analysis to reduce costs by 10% while streamlining shipping. - Monitor inventory via Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) to ensure stock accuracy and timely deliveries, minimizing excess inventory. - Define and track supplier KPIs, including cost, quality, and delivery performance, ensuring continuous vendor optimization. - Conduct regular audits to verify product safety and quality compliance. - Stay updated on industry trends through nail magazines, catalogs, and competitor analysis to maintain a competitive product offering. - Trained staff on new products and techniques, using Booksy to track customer feedback and optimize purchasing decisions. - Led weekly meetings with management to ensure vendor strategies aligned with broader business goals.

  • Style Advisor at Saks Fifth Avenue
    Sep 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    - Drove $300,000 in sales within first three months through product expertise and collaboration. - Secured 15+ new credit clients and maintained contact with 50+ clients - Generating 20 referrals monthly using the Saks Connect app to manage orders and create personalized LookBooks. - Achieved a 33% increase in holiday sales by analyzing trends and optimizing inventory to prevent stockouts. - Utilized the Salesfloor app to ensure a $5,000 e-commerce sales goal through customized marketing emails and affiliate links, expanded online shoppers' engagement. - Increased client interactions by utilizing social media strategies, informing clients about Trunk Shows, promotions, and new arrivals. - Demonstrated flexibility by working across departments (apparel, handbags, beauty, fine jewelry) and receiving in-depth training. - Collaborated with top designer brands for cross-merchandising and regularly tracked KPIs to identify performance improvement opportunities.

  • Sales Associate at ZARA SA
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 · 8 mos

    - Managed compliance, petty cash, and stock and inventory across multiple departments to ensure accurate records and efficient operations. - Adapted to diverse product lines and customer needs, contributing to targeted sales strategies that enhanced customer satisfaction. - Implemented merchandising plans to increase product visibility and drive sales within the store. - Built and maintained strong customer relationships, ensuring a positive shopping experience that encouraged repeat business.

  • Promotions and Part of the Organization in Kirkwood Fashion Show 2018 at Kirkwood Community College
    Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 · 4 mos