Garrett Shimizu

About Garrett Shimizu

Analytical and strategic thinker with 9+ years of project and production management. Remarkable attention to detail with the keen ability to build innovative programs to improve company efficiency. Experienced in managing domestic and international high-profile vendors, clients and executive teams. Successfully managed direct and indirect reports, while collaborating with internal teams to improve communication systems.Developing plans for sourcing while aligning purchasing to sales forecasts and production schedules. Negotiating with direct supply chain resources and develop, approve, implement and lead the management of systems, processes, procedures, controls and policies for both the materials planning and procurement functions. Project & Process Management Budget Management Analytical/Strategic AgilityCreating Systematic Programs Superior Attention to Detail International Experience Managed Consumption of Raw Materials Implemented ERP System Sourcing & Product Development

Experience

1. Sourcing Manager

   L'Oréal

   Aug 2025 — Present · El Segundo, CA, US

Education

• Stony Brook University

  Political Science

• San Francisco State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

  2008

• Hunter College

  Social Research and Public Policy

  2010 — 2011

• University of Hawaii at Manoa

  Political Science

Skills

• Scheduling
• Fundraising
• Budgets
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Telephone Skills
• Outlook
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Management
• Time Management
• Photoshop
• Spss
• Customer Service
• Spreadsheets
• Facebook
• Event Management
• Access
• Project Management
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Word
• Inventory Management
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Writing
• Market Research
• Apparel
• Non-Profits
• Close Attention to Detail
• Excel
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Retail
• Customer Relations
• Visual Merchandising
• Marketing
• Trend Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning