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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
  • Purchasing expertise
  • Strategic planning
  • Communication skills
  • Market research
  • Vendor coordination
Work History
Associate Buyer, 02/2015 to Current
Sears Holdings Corporation – Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 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
Sears Holdings Corporation – Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 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 – Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 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 - Whitewater Wisconsin
Achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.4 while working 40 hours a week
Associate of Applied Science: Marketing, 2009
Madison College - Madison, WI
Achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.6 while working 40 hours a week
Affiliations
Retail Executives Network
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Sears Holdings Corporation

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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