associate buyer womens seasonal boots sandals resume example with 7+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
Enthusiastic professional with the intention to support, develop, lead and carryout the retail merchandising efforts of an upright, growing organization. Skilled in formulating effective strategies, building assortments, interpreting market trends, and developing business relationships. Proven excellence in cross departmental collaboration, project management and achieving success in sales with a focus on exceeding expectations.
Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Vendor Collaboration
Merchandise Selection
Inventory Control
Negotiation and Persuasion
Ordering and Purchasing
Critical Thinking
Consumer Buying Patterns
Interpersonal and Written Communication
Knowledgeable in SAP, Microstrategy, and MS Office Suites
Education and Training
Kent State UniversityKent Ohio, Expected in 12/2013 ā āBachelor of Science:Fashion Merchandising, Marketing - GPA:
Executive Leadership Training ProgramVON MAUR, Expected in 10/2015 ā ā: - GPA:
Fast paced training program preparing merchants for future leadership opportunities.
Merchant in Training ProgramBig Lots, Expected in 10/2019 ā ā: - GPA:
The Merchant in Training (MIT) program is a 9-month training program designed to build well rounded merchants and prepare future leaders of the company. The program provides the opportunity for a comprehensive learning experience in a fast paced, unique retail environment in Buying, Planning, Allocation, and Ecomm roles.
Experience
C&S Family Of Companies - ASSOCIATE BUYER- Womens Seasonal Boots & Sandals Brooklyn, NY, 12/2022 - Current
Move to Womenās Classic Boots for National Brands
Seasonal volume $82M, primarily focused on Fall selling.
C&S Family Of Companies - ASSOCIATE BUYER Buffalo, NY, 04/2022 - 11/2022
Responsible for $50M business in Womenās Exclusive Brands (DSW Private Label)
Subclasses included Fashion & Classic Sport, Comfort Casual Tailored, and Womenās Slippers
Worked directly with National domestic team and Buyer to grow dept while supporting company initiative to double owned brands business
Develop and execute merchandising strategies and business plans to maximize sales, margin dollars and profitability
Analyze business reports and draw conclusions/recommendations for Womenās assortment
Managed inventory strategies: chases, re-orders, pull forwards, and markdowns
Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors & designers
Participated in OTB meetings with planning
Presented in monthly marketing meetings proposing styles that embrace the brand, the core customer and culture
Researched and explored new trends in marketplace and category
Led drop ship analysis to introduce wide's/extended sizes for dress category in stores.
Bluestar Us - ASSOCIATE BUYER Las Vegas, NV, 03/2021 - Current
Promoted to Associate Merchant driving successful strategies for $60M business in Health & Beauty subclasses
Cross functional player focused on achieving financial metrics including sales plans, margins, and conversion
Manage in-season business to identify trend opportunities while managing OTB (Open to Buy)
Responsible for providing analysis and research to help develop the Category Strategy
Partner with Planning to develop a seasonal plan that utilizes historical performance and current business data
Create strategies to implement promotions to increase sell-through and visibility to everyday essentials
Foster positive vendor relations with new and existing vendors for future opportunities
Negotiate with key vendors to maximize profitability with costing
Launched expansion within Nutrition category analyzing the competition and identifying emerging trends leading to incremental sales.
Levi Strauss & Co. - ASSISTANT BUYER Cabazon, CA, 09/2019 - 02/2021
Appointed to Assistant Merchant owning The Lot and Queue Line
Managed project life cycle for all aspects of theme development including conception, development, launch and post launch; delivered projects that exceeded expectations
Produced $49M in incremental annual sales volume in the LOT across 8 seasonal themes rotating every 6-8 Claire
Identified unique, white space product categories to create excitement and special experience for customer while shopping
Managed marketing/digital efforts for omni channel experience with featured products, promotions, and email blast leading shoppers to the LOT landing page
Influenced decision making for all merchandising divisions (~25 Merchants) and leadership to curate seasonally relevant assortments maximizing total store sales and Ecomm/BOPIS penetration
Increased vendor base with 30 new vendors creating fun exclusive assortments for Big Lots
Key Achievements
Successfully rolled out 50+ LOT stores weekly to 50% of chain in 2020(750 stores), and 75% in 2021(1215 stores)
Introduced new successful categories: Bikes, scooters, outdoor games, arcades, apparel, and fitness equipment
Met 100% of deadlines and project goals, and as a result, received a promotion upon the successful completion of rollout.
BIG LOTS - Merchant Trainee/ Merchant Assistant City, STATE, 06/2018 - 09/2019
Learned and performed various roles in merchandising, planning, allocation, and marketing rotations during a 9-month training program
Assisted Senior Buyers in managing $200M in sales across the Soft Home and Case goods departments.
Developed Broyhill sheet assortment, launching new private label assortment to 1400 doors on lead endcap
Developed new items for Spring 2020 furniture transitions to replace tariff impacted, down trending categories.
BIG LOTS - MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR City, STATE, 10/2015 - 06/2018
Led divisional Furniture coordinators in assortmentās productivity initiative to measure item productivity and density on assigned linear footage
Proposed new assortments and box stock test that increased annual sales volume by 11%
Set up furniture items for Big Lots official ecomm launch in Spring 2016: Item setup, attributing, determine ecomm eligibility based on margin requirements/size restraints.
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