Cristina Pérez
VP, Procurement & Sourcing @ NAPA Auto Parts
About
Senior business leader with 20 years experience leading large-scale P&Ls across the automotive aftermarket, retail, and consumer products industries. I'm excited about building businesses, developing great teams, and creating strategies that translate into meaningful results. I have driven profitability and market share growth through category management, merchandising, pricing, marketing, and global sourcing strategies. I enjoy partnering closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize assortments, launch and reposition brands, expand eCommerce capabilities, and unlock new growth opportunities. I'm know for building strong teams, fostering partnerships, and leading transformation with clarity and pace - connecting big-picture strategy with disciplined execution.
United States
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Automotive
Purchase Orders, Sales Analysis, Advertising, Analytical Skills, Communication, Apparel, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, Fashion, Retail, Trend, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Trend Forecasting, Fashion Design, Retail Sales, Retail Buying, Textiles
Experience
VP, Procurement & Sourcing
NAPA Auto Parts
Atlanta, GA
Senior Director, Category Management
NAPA Auto Parts
Atlanta, GA
Leading a talented team across $B portfolio of Brakes, Undercar, and Heavy Duty.
Director, Category Management
NAPA Auto Parts
Atlanta, GA
Director, Merchandising
The Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
$MM P&L responsibility & portfolio management for Lighting for HD Supply / HD Pro, a subsidiary of the Home Depot.
Senior Merchandising Manager
Spanx
Atlanta, GA
Brought in to grow intimates and consistently delivered double digit growth across all portfolios (Bras & Panties -- SPANX, Kohl's Red Hot Label, & Target Assets). Delivered strategies to founder Sara Blakely to fuel future key business initiatives.
Senior Manager Global Sourcing
Spanx
Atlanta, Georgia
Global sourcing & product development lead for key category of SPANX, Shapewear.
Merchant
The Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
Merchant, Rugs & Mats (2013-2015): P&L portfolio management for $MM category. Drove successful pilot and execution of expanded 'mats' categories (commercial & residential), which grew to 1,200+ stores. Merchant, Lamps & Under Cabinet Lighting (2012-2013): P&L portfolio management for $MM category. Drove ideation, successful pilot and expansion of table lamps mix & match program which grew to 1,000+ stores.
Merchant
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
New Albany, OH
Was recruited to launch 'Gilly Hicks' brand, specifically bras. Bras represented 50% of the brands volume and was the most technical part of the business.
Associate Merchant
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
New Albany, OH
Assistant Merchant
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
New Albany, OH
Assistant Buyer
American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
Launched 'aerie' brand in 2006. Assistant Buyer for all knits and sleepwear, which were the highest volume categories in brand. Joined the company through Assistant Buyer training program and did a 2 month rotation in AE brand Women's Pants & Shorts. Assistant Buyer: Aug 2006 - Dec 2007 Assistant Buyer Trainee: Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
Internship — Retail Buying & Planning
The Donna Karan Company, LLC.
New York, NY
Senior year, was selected to complete 5 Mo. / full-time internship with the Donna Karan Company prior to graduation.
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
Florida State University
Textiles & Retail Merchandising; Business Minor
- Florida 100% Tuition Bright Futures Scholarship - FSU Freshman Incentive Scholarship - Fall 2005 Internship, Donna Karan International, New York, NY, Retail Merchandising Intern - Spoke and represented the Florida State Merchandising program at the Florida Retail Federation Conference (2005)
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