•Develop and maintain seasonal assortment plan for all categories of apparel and socks using historical data, trends, and brand needs•Merchandise website seasonally and ad hoc based on trends, inventory, and sales•Plan and manage merchandise buys based on financial plans, prebooks, and trends for wholesale & DTC•Review inventory to recommend transfers, reorders, and markdowns as needed•Manage Bulk POs and Production communication with overseas vendors•Work closely with cross functional teams to provide data, reporting, and support

•Created assortment plan for all categories based on financial plan, historical data, and trends•Planned, forecasted, and executed merchandise buys by style based on financial plan, inventory, and prebooks for wholesale & DTC•Analyzed and provided reporting on product performance, inventory, revenue, profitability•Created and maintained product data in Full Circle

• Sourced and developed 150+ skus per season for all apparel, accessories, & SMU categories from proto samples through TOPs• Developed and maintained T&A calendar and Development WIP w/sample dates, costs, style info• Negotiated pricing, MOQs & delivery with domestic & overseas factories• Issued & Maintained Sample and Production POs• Managed all vendor communication on Production orders for QC issues, shortages/overages, chargebacks

• Execute merchandising strategy for all categories including sales plan, pricing/margin, &projections/inventory• Develop line plans for all divisions based on past and current trends and needs, market analysis, competition, and brand image• Execute buys for both wholesale and Ecom based on projections, financial plans, and prebooks• Partner with Sales to get feedback on past, present, and future seasons to stay on brand and deliver business objectives• Work closely with the Planning team to ensure we are meeting our goals and re-forecasting as needed• Partner with the Ecom team to monitor sales, inventory, and promotions• PLM data entry: set up styles & maintain hierarchy, delivery, & prices

• Product development of up to 200 styles per season of Womens, Active, Mens, and Kids apparel and accessories from proto samples to SMS. • Negotiated costing and MOQs with overseas and domestic factories to meet margin goals and target wholesales based on unit projections.• Responsible for all PLM data and making sure fit and visual comments were communicated to vendors. • Worked closely with Technical Design team and attended weekly fittings to ensure fit standards were met.• Partnered with Design to review samples, labdips, and submits to ensure the Design intent was met.

•Product development of all cut & sew apparel for the Waterman Collection from proto samples through bulk delivery, for both inline and SMU•Negotiate costs, delivery, and MOQs with vendors •Daily communication with international vendors & tracking of development submits and samples •Ensure the integrity of PLM data and Techpacks & enter all visual comments and approvals•Partner with Design for sample reviews & to approve strike offs, handlooms and lab dips•Attend fittings and work in conjunction with Technical Design to maintain fit standards

• Product development of up to 170 styles per season for the Roxy, Roxy Girl & Teenie Wahine lines of Swim, Cover-ups & Boardshorts from proto samples through bulk delivery• Daily vendor communication and tracking of development submits and samples• Collaborate with Sourcing on vendors and costing • Work with design on visual comments and to approve strike offs, handlooms & lab dips• Attend fittings and work closely with Technical Design to maintain fit standards• Ensure the integrity of techpacks and update as necessary

• Partnered with sales and buyers to develop products in key categories based on account needs and demands for retailers including Tilly’s, PacSun, Zumiez, Arlies & West 49• Negotiated costs, MOQs and deliveries with vendors based on accounts’ needs & requirements• Reviewed and approved samples based upon techpack specifications• Attended fittings and worked closely with Technical Design to maintain fit standards• Identified trends and partnered with Design to suggest products based on current and future demands for accounts• Attended domestic tradeshows and account meetings, as well as overseas travel to meet with key vendors

• Drove sales and margin through seasonal assortments based on financial plans• Managed receipt flow and markdowns • Negotiated buying terms with vendors• Identified trends and build assortments based on current and future demands• Worked with vendors and Product Development team to develop private label product• Liaison between Buying and Visual Merchandising teams• Partnered with Allocation team on replenishments and tiered buys• Worked with Planning team to maintain OTB and receipt flow

• Responsible for tracking and maintaining POs and receipt flow• Managed vendor communications and approvals• Analyzed sales and trends• Managed Outlet and online exclusive footwear buys

• Responsible for buying all online exclusive merchandise• Maintained Weeks Of Supply and track sales for all categories on the website• Implemented POS updates on the websites to correspond with store promotions• Styled models for photoshoots • Worked closely with web design team to create style guides

• Updated style guides and new items• Wrote and updated copy and product descriptions• Aided in the process of adding new items to the website