Josette Celis-Hibbs

Josette Celis-Hibbs has a diverse work experience in the retail industry. Josette is currently working as the Director of Merchandising at MedMen, starting in July 2022. Prior to this role, they held the position of Senior Buyer at MedMen from February 2022 to July 2022, and before that, they were a Buyer from June 2021 to February 2022.

Before joining MedMen, Josette worked at GUESS?, Inc. as a Buyer from October 2020 to June 2021.

From June 2019 to May 2020, they worked at Centric Brands as a Buyer for BCBGeneration US Partnershops + BCBGMaxAzria US Factory. Josette also held the position of Sr. Associate Buyer for BCBGMaxAzria US Factory Division from May 2018 to May 2019. In these roles, they achieved significant sales results, managed the procurement process, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and implemented internal processes for vendor procurement and product development.

Josette previously worked at Global Brands Group as an Associate Buyer for the BCBGMaxAzria US Factory Division from November 2017 to April 2018. Josette delivered impressive sales performance, managed the procurement process for various categories, and implemented effective markdown strategies.

Prior to that, they were an Assistant Buyer at BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP from February 2016 to October 2017. Their responsibilities included supporting merchandising strategies, communicating with cross-functional teams, and collaborating with the planning team to develop investment and inventory strategies.

Earlier in their career, Josette worked as an Assistant Buyer at Sole Society from February 2015 to February 2016. Josette also worked as an SOS Agent at Sole Society from November 2014 to February 2015, where they focused on customer service and account management.

Josette held the position of Manager at Steve Madden from November 2012 to September 2014. Josette was also a Co-Manager at Diane's Beachwear from May 2012 to October 2012.

Their earliest role was as a Store Manager at ALDO Group from June 2010 to March 2012.

Overall, Josette Celis-Hibbs has demonstrated their expertise in buying, merchandising, sales, and team management throughout their work experience in the retail industry.

Josette Celis-Hibbs completed their high school education at Francisco Bravo High School from 2003 to 2007. Josette obtained their high school diploma during this period. Josette then went on to attend California State University, Long Beach from 2007 to 2011. Here, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a focus on Global Politics.