Jessica Duarte
About Jessica Duarte
Jessica Duarte is a Senior Buyer at Salon Republic, managing demand planning and vendor negotiations for 22+ wholesale beauty supply stores across California and Washington.
Senior Buyer at Salon Republic
Since 2018, Jessica Duarte has held the role of Senior Buyer at Salon Republic, headquartered in Woodland Hills, California. In this capacity, she manages demand planning and forecasting for over 22 wholesale beauty supply stores across California and Washington. Additionally, Duarte is responsible for negotiating with vendor partners to optimize margins and terms by focusing on return on investment (ROI) analysis. Her expertise in developing and maintaining merchandise assortments ensures optimal stock levels and mitigates out-of-stock situations.
Merchandise Manager at PVH Corp.
From 2012 to 2017, Jessica Duarte served as a Merchandise Manager at PVH Corp. in the Greater Los Angeles Area. During her five-year tenure, she led various initiatives related to merchandise planning, inventory management, and visual merchandising. Duarte excelled in aligning product assortment strategies with company objectives and optimizing stock levels to improve inventory turnover rates.
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Education
Jessica Duarte studied Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, where she earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. Her education spanned from 2006 to 2008, equipping her with foundational knowledge in merchandising principles, consumer behavior, and marketing strategies specific to the fashion industry.
Operations and Sales Support Roles
Jessica Duarte's career includes valuable experience in operations and sales support roles. She worked at BCBG Max Azria as a Sales Support / Customer Service Representative from 2009 to 2010 in Vernon, CA. Prior to this, she was with Rubber Duck as Operations Manager from 2008 to 2009 in Hollywood, CA. Earlier in her career, she also worked as a Fashion Specialist at EXPRESS from 2005 to 2007 in Santa Clarita, CA. These roles helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of customer service, operations management, and sales support within the fashion and retail sectors.
Developing Merchandise Assortments and Inventory Levels
Jessica Duarte excels in developing and maintaining merchandise assortments and inventory levels. Her role involves leading visual merchandising, promotional activities, and e-campaigns targeted at beauty professionals and consumers. To keep up with industry trends, she attends trade shows and conducts direct sampling. Additionally, Duarte creates effective standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trains the merchandising department to enhance operational efficiency.