Ijeoma Onyegbado

Drafted and managed vendor contracts in collaboration with overseas merchandising teams, accelerating turnaround times and creating flexibility to accommodate production shortages Streamlined communication processes with overseas partners utilizing OMS, improving operational efficiency and reducing delays across seasonal workflows Collaborated with design and tech pack teams to upload 200+ styles and collections into PLM platform, reducing errors and accelerating production turnaround times

Product Development Assistant at Macy's (2025-02 – 2026-06)

• Drafted and managed vendor contracts in collaboration with overseas merchandising teams, accelerating turnaround times and creating flexibility to accommodate production shortages
• Streamlined communication processes with overseas partners utilizing OMS, improving operational efficiency and reducing delays across seasonal workflows
• Collaborated with design and tech pack teams to upload 200+ styles and collections into PLM platform, reducing errors and accelerating production turnaround times
• Facilitated cross-functional communication across design, merchandising, and production teams, ensuring timely contract updates and seamless collection execution
• Monitored marketing and online samples to ensure timely delivery and accurate assortment representation, minimizing delays in campaign readiness
• Maintained OMS workflows to ensure accurate style representation in Affinity, enabling buyers to make informed decisions with up-to-date information

Beauty Advisor at Sephora (2024-07 – 2025-01)

• Drove clientelling initiatives by delivering personalized product recommendations tailored to individual customer needs, strengthening customer loyalty and repeat visits
• Supported merchandising, product launches, and promotional activations, increasing product visibility and contributing to sales goal attainment
• Coordinated with makeup artists to elevate the in-store client experience, driving bookings for in-store services and deepening customer engagement
• Executed visual merchandising standards to create an engaging in-store environment that enhanced the overall shopping experience
• Upheld opening and closing procedures, ensuring smooth daily store operations and a consistently welcoming environment for clients

Supply Planning Analyst: Co-Op at The Hershey Company (2023-06 – 2024-01)

• Utilized SAP to manage daily reconciliation and data analysis, optimizing 15+ product allocations to distribution centers and reducing fulfilment delays
• Executed truck balancing operations ensuring products met weight requirements, minimizing transportation inefficiencies and improving delivery reliability
• Reported and documented warehouse damages, enabling timely resolution and minimizing inventory loss
• Partnered with third-party manufacturers to coordinate product allocations to distribution centers, ensuring alignment on timelines and delivery expectations

Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management – Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business (2024)