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Seattle, Washington, United States

Home/Beach Merchandise Planner ExpertFormer Footwear and Swim Planner

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Wa

eComm & Retail Merchandise Planner - Swim & Home Creates multi-million $ Core & Fashion item business plans (2021-Swim 97% YOY increase. Home 36.8% YOY increase)Collaborates with Buy Merchants in all buys as well as Site Merchants to ensure online item integrity Item & Dept. forecaster and replenishment buyer Owner of OTB and creates department and class forecasts to hit business financial goalsInventory managementCollaborates with multi-business channels (Wholesale, and… Show more eComm & Retail Merchandise Planner - Swim & Home Creates multi-million $ Core & Fashion item business plans (2021-Swim 97% YOY increase. Home 36.8% YOY increase)Collaborates with Buy Merchants in all buys as well as Site Merchants to ensure online item integrity Item & Dept. forecaster and replenishment buyer Owner of OTB and creates department and class forecasts to hit business financial goalsInventory managementCollaborates with multi-business channels (Wholesale, and Outlets) to manageinventory, produce sales, and identify non-performing items and classifications Show less

Seattle, Wa

Seattle, Wa

Purchased, directed, and coordinated orders and stock balances for 105 stores as well as forNordstrom.comAccount Manager of over 10 branded vendors Exceeded department sales goals by 12.8% totaling $78.4 million Collected and analyzed sales reports identifying demand and trends in product assortment,resulting in a department turn rate increases over plan Responsible for quarterly forecasts and projections

Seattle, Wa

Partnered with vendors, buyers and forecaster to fulfill order commitments that generated $32.8 million in 2007 Maintained item inventory, packaging and ticketing requirements for over 30 factories and collected information for seasonal market preparation Upheld requirements for Weights and Measures law and teamed with Quality Assurance and Social Compliance to meet industry standards and assisted in sourcing and developmentCreated standardized costing, sample and design tracking… Show more Partnered with vendors, buyers and forecaster to fulfill order commitments that generated $32.8 million in 2007 Maintained item inventory, packaging and ticketing requirements for over 30 factories and collected information for seasonal market preparation Upheld requirements for Weights and Measures law and teamed with Quality Assurance and Social Compliance to meet industry standards and assisted in sourcing and developmentCreated standardized costing, sample and design tracking sheet for designer, merchandiser and vendorsPresented seasonal product knowledge countrywide to sales team improving selling skills and credibility with customer. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute production Instrumental in the development of seasonal Look Books and coordination of photo shoot samples. Collaborated with Creative Services and Printer in packaging, labeling, and inventory developmentAccountable for managing 80% of total department business, reviewing financial results,inventory and purchase ordersAssisted in brand merchandising and item launches Monitored on time deliveries and managed product assortment Show less

Seattle, Wa

Assisted National Buyer in launch of replenishment program development and merchandising. Performed various administrative duties and maintained vendor, store and distribution center relations. Executed corporate procedures and clearly communicated needs. Joined with logistics and vendors to monitor inventories and order fulfillment. Collected corporate data reports and administered order placement.Entered and monitored purchase orders for national buy involving 15 vendorsAssisted in… Show more Assisted National Buyer in launch of replenishment program development and merchandising. Performed various administrative duties and maintained vendor, store and distribution center relations. Executed corporate procedures and clearly communicated needs. Joined with logistics and vendors to monitor inventories and order fulfillment. Collected corporate data reports and administered order placement.Entered and monitored purchase orders for national buy involving 15 vendorsAssisted in launch of National Buying office and replenishment programJoined with 7 distribution centers and logistics to maintain order fulfillmentCreated informational packet and samples for national launch of 90 storesManaged National Buyer's calendar, purchase and travel reconciliations, and merchandising samples Show less

Seattle, Wa

Consistently exceeded department and personal sales of $600,000 and earned Pacesetter Club statusProvided exceptional customer service and fulfilled sales, cashiering, stock and visual merchandising

Ba, Communications/Advertising

Activities and Societies: AAF Advertising Club, Dad's Weekend Advertising Program Committee Minored in English Interned at Yakima Herald.

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