Key Account Manager / Assistant Purchaser
- Sales and Inventory Management: Analyzed sales data to manage product lifecycle, optimize inventory models, monitor selling rates, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement. Planned sales and promotions for underperforming products to keep inventory costs down and maintain optimal inventory levels.- Purchasing and Financial Performance: Prepared seasonal orders for brands such as Asics, Converse, Vans, The North Face, and New Era, forecasting upcoming trends and monitoring sales data to make accurate purchasing decisions. Generated detailed financial performance metrics and identified savings through strategic purchasing.- Vendor Relations: Established and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure access to the latest product information and facilitate delivery planning, marketing/release planning. Coordinated communication between different teams across companies to enhance collaboration and efficiency.- Marketing and Promotion: Helped develop and execute marketing strategies, participated in promotional events, and played a significant role in event marketing, sales activities, and brand promotion initiatives.
