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New York, Ny, Us

North Bergen, New Jersey, United States

GMM - Mens, YM INC,USA - Rue21, Urban Planet, Mandee, and Charlotte Russe.www.ym-inc.com has Omni Channel fashion retail operations throughout North America.

Virginia Beach, Va

• Overseeing budgets, building a strategic business model for the Premium Sports Lifestyle brands and developing short and long-term goals, covering a territory of 62 stores.• Responsible for directing the departments to meet sales revenue and contribution to the overall profitability goals.• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Design and Sales to ensure strong product development and execution for the vertical chain business model.• Analyzing category performance and… Show more • Overseeing budgets, building a strategic business model for the Premium Sports Lifestyle brands and developing short and long-term goals, covering a territory of 62 stores.• Responsible for directing the departments to meet sales revenue and contribution to the overall profitability goals.• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Design and Sales to ensure strong product development and execution for the vertical chain business model.• Analyzing category performance and drive category strategies to maximize growth.• Curate a recommend assortment for the Channel to successfully execute in retail market.• Collaborating with department head leadership to ensuring day to day activities are aligned with the strategy.• Establish and recruit effective partnership across the organization: Design, Sales, Planning/Allocation, E-com and Marketing.• Build and strengthen working relationship with domestic and overseas product development partners.• Understand and executing the vision of assigned projects and how they align to the overall business strategy Show less

Fort Lee, New Jersey

• Directly responsible for the strategic and merchandising plan to support the retail business and financial goals accounting for $60M in annual sales.• Managed 3 Buyers, 2 Assistant Buyers and 3 Planners to achieve sales goals , inventory turn, promotion, GM% and product allocation for 38 stores operating in NJ, NY, CT, PA, MD and VA.• Driving and creating clear merchandising category management strategies behind business plans, managing execution, measuring and delivering results… Show more • Directly responsible for the strategic and merchandising plan to support the retail business and financial goals accounting for $60M in annual sales.• Managed 3 Buyers, 2 Assistant Buyers and 3 Planners to achieve sales goals , inventory turn, promotion, GM% and product allocation for 38 stores operating in NJ, NY, CT, PA, MD and VA.• Driving and creating clear merchandising category management strategies behind business plans, managing execution, measuring and delivering results across all channels-retail and ecommerce.• Constantly monitor business and market conditions to identify opportunities, issues, and risks in order to manage sales in season and recommend strategies and tactics for future product mix.• Liaise between product development, merchandising, marketing, DTC, finance, store operations and supply chain to ensure product and services are meeting and exceeding customer expectation; collaborate and influence relationships across departmental lines and vendors. Show less

Beltsville, Maryland

Lead and managed Footwear, Apparel and Accessories department for all sales channels, including 36 stores & e-commerce merchandise financial plans totaling up to $40M in annual volume.• Responsible for managing the buyers and oversee all aspects of retail buying from maintaining optimal inventory levels to finding and negotiating terms with new and current vendors. • Maintaining OTB by managing inventory levels and projected sales goals. • Developed merchandise strategies and… Show more Lead and managed Footwear, Apparel and Accessories department for all sales channels, including 36 stores & e-commerce merchandise financial plans totaling up to $40M in annual volume.• Responsible for managing the buyers and oversee all aspects of retail buying from maintaining optimal inventory levels to finding and negotiating terms with new and current vendors. • Maintaining OTB by managing inventory levels and projected sales goals. • Developed merchandise strategies and implemented a sku rationalization process focused on style reduction and key item intensification. • Responsible for overseeing the concept, design, execution and development of lifestyle private label business resulted in 30% sales increase.• Restructured price strategies for specific product categories and identified margin building opportunities while developing a cohesive coordinated collection.• Developed store brand matrix reports to maximize the product assortment planning based on store capacity.• Identifying and purchase products for multiple retail locations, monitor inventory levels and determine retail pricing to maximize profits.• Directing all merchandising, planning, and execution of marketing concept, promotions and strategies across brick and mortar and e-commerce channels as well as social media to drive GMROI. Show less

Beltsville, Maryland

Men's Footwear & Apparel Senior Buyer. 36 Brick & Mortar locations and E-commerce (DTC).$40M Annual Sales.• Managed all functions of assigned departments/categories; purchasing, OTB forecasting & planning, inventory management, and allocations.• Responsible for gross margins, ROI, marketing, advertising, promotions and merchandise directives.• Monitored sales figures daily, with special emphasis on inventory levels and vendor performance.• Develop and maintain strong… Show more Men's Footwear & Apparel Senior Buyer. 36 Brick & Mortar locations and E-commerce (DTC).$40M Annual Sales.• Managed all functions of assigned departments/categories; purchasing, OTB forecasting & planning, inventory management, and allocations.• Responsible for gross margins, ROI, marketing, advertising, promotions and merchandise directives.• Monitored sales figures daily, with special emphasis on inventory levels and vendor performance.• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.• Responsible for the managing and development of Buyers and Assistant Buyers.• Collaborate with all buyers for assortment planning, product story coordination and execution.• Partner with planning and marketing departments to plan and execute weekly & monthly promotions.• Analyzed sales and product performance to determine if markdowns were required • Staying ahead of trends to identify and purchase product for multiple retail locations as well as e-commerce.• Attend trade shows to identify and on-board key vendors and latest product lines.• Managed all footwear/apparel launched product from planning to supply chain management. Show less

Arlington, Virginia

• Maintained inventory level for two departments with annual sales of $26 million.• Designed and analyzed reports to increase sales and profit margin by 5%.• Developed skillful communication and negotiation skills to reduce cost and increase co-op by 2% from each vendor partner.• Responsible for gross margin, advertising, promotions, and store floor set directives.• Incorporated latest product and merchandising trends and price mix into buying decision.

Bethesda, Maryland

• Managed Men’s Division: Collection, Sportswear, Furnishings and Shoes with annual sales of $15M.• Responsible for training and assisting a group of sales managers.• Implemented time management system to increase sales performance and productivities.• Hired and trained store sales associates and brand specialist.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

• Recruited and participate in the elite Executive Trainee program.• Managed one of the highest volume departments with annual sales of $5M.• Hired, trained, and supervised a diverse work force• Evaluated vendor sales and reorganized merchandise displays according to key items in each vendors leading to 35% increase in sales volume in comparison to previous year's performance.• Received "Outstanding" performance evaluation and nominated by Regional Vice President to be in… Show more • Recruited and participate in the elite Executive Trainee program.• Managed one of the highest volume departments with annual sales of $5M.• Hired, trained, and supervised a diverse work force• Evaluated vendor sales and reorganized merchandise displays according to key items in each vendors leading to 35% increase in sales volume in comparison to previous year's performance.• Received "Outstanding" performance evaluation and nominated by Regional Vice President to be in Divisional Sales Manager training.• Identified business growth opportunities and weakness, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions. Show less