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•Carry buying responsibility for SLG and Seasonal divisions. •Work with buyer and planner to determine departmental topside plans by month.•Manage Open-To-Buy.•Sourced new vendors to enhance the merchandise assortments. •Identify and expand opportunities on key sellers and market trends. •Shop competitors to monitor fashion trend, presentation, pricing and analyze vendor strategy.•Manage and maintain strong vendor relationships.•Attend market and trade shows to… Show more •Carry buying responsibility for SLG and Seasonal divisions. •Work with buyer and planner to determine departmental topside plans by month.•Manage Open-To-Buy.•Sourced new vendors to enhance the merchandise assortments. •Identify and expand opportunities on key sellers and market trends. •Shop competitors to monitor fashion trend, presentation, pricing and analyze vendor strategy.•Manage and maintain strong vendor relationships.•Attend market and trade shows to build brand strategy and create assortment plans.•Work closely with planning team to ensure proper presentation and flow of merchandise in all stores. Show less

•Implemented corporate strategy to grow and expand jewelry and watch divisions.•Worked with buyer on seasonal plans to ensure achievement of sales and GM dollar plan.•Assisted the buyer in ensuring a balanced receipt flow by classification.•Managed and maintained core basic earring program.•Analyzed the flow of fashion watches and react quickly to key sellers.•Ensured timely and efficient flow of merchandise by working closely with vendors, distribution center, and shipment… Show more •Implemented corporate strategy to grow and expand jewelry and watch divisions.•Worked with buyer on seasonal plans to ensure achievement of sales and GM dollar plan.•Assisted the buyer in ensuring a balanced receipt flow by classification.•Managed and maintained core basic earring program.•Analyzed the flow of fashion watches and react quickly to key sellers.•Ensured timely and efficient flow of merchandise by working closely with vendors, distribution center, and shipment tracking resources.•Managed Open-To-Buy.•Analyzed merchandise performance and implemented markdowns as needed.•Worked with buyer to create visual layouts for all seasonal advertising and marketing.•Managed and trained multiple merchandise clericals.•Attended market and trade shows to build brand strategy and create assortment plans.•Worked closely with planning team to ensure proper presentation and flow of merchandise in all stores. Show less

•Increased volume of watches business by 50% and grew sunglass business by 38%.•Managed markdowns and open-to-buy.•Analyzed weekly sales information and react to key sellers.•Communicated merchandise directives to store through monthly newsletters.•Write purchased orders based on selling, trends and receipt plans.•Introduced many new vendors which enhanced the merchandise assortments and facilitated large volume increases.