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ASSOCIATE BUYER
Summary
Associate Buyer proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and planning abilities as well as strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Skills
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Work History
Associate Buyer, 02/2015 to Current
Breakthru Beverage Group – Durango , CO
Breakthru Beverage Group – Durango , CO
- Manage Kmart Small Kitchen Appliances with annual sales volume of $125M
- Select product and negotiate cost, subsidy and terms
- Manage item setup and maintenance
- Direct planogram updates to improve customer shopping experience
- Plan and help execute Digital and Circular advertising events
- Manage vendor allowances, negotiations and collections
- Analyze sales trend, key items, vendor profitability and aged inventory and make recommendations for driving improved performance
- Analyze sales forecast by item and continuously work to improve forecast accuracy
- Partner with the Planner to develop accurate forecasts, determine markdowns and receipts needs
- Monitor and respond to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variances
- Maintain knowledge base of industry and competitor market trends
- Oversee the responsibilities of the Assistant Buyer and assist in developing their skill set.
Assistant Buyer, 07/2013 to 02/2015
Belk – Jackson , TN
Belk – Jackson , TN
- Created and implemented best practices for advertising plan
- Coordinated proper setup of the ad program and proper setup and picturing of the item(s)
- Approved advertising turn-ins and proofed all images, written copy, and pricing.
- Generated weekly financial reports and analyzed data to draw conclusions and provide recommendations for the business.
- Trained new hires on company systems and promoted skill development
Sr. Solutions Center Specialist, 10/2012 to 07/2013
Sears Holdings Corporation – City , STATE
Sears Holdings Corporation – City , STATE
- Coordinated offers with business units, gathered unique requirements, and assisted in the creation of pricing offers within the IMPACT system.
- Validated products and deals within created offers to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and analysis of offer creation issues to help end users successfully navigate the system.
Education
BBA: 2013
UW-Whitewater - City
Achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.4 while working 40 hours a week
UW-Whitewater - City
Achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.4 while working 40 hours a week
Associate of Applied Science: Marketing, 2009
Madison College - City, State
Achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.6 while working 40 hours a week
Madison College - City, State
Achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.6 while working 40 hours a week
Affiliations
Retail Executives Network
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School Attended
- UW-Whitewater
- Madison College
Job Titles Held:
- Associate Buyer
- Assistant Buyer
- Sr. Solutions Center Specialist
Degrees
- BBA : 2013
Associate of Applied Science : Marketing , 2009
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