Erin Erickson Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with Category Managers to achieve the goals of the category business plan. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a limited promotionally active grocery desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Buys in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the Company, Category Manager, and Distribution.

New Horizon

Responsible for the planning, allocation and buying for New Horizon’s Kids Quest division. Successfully plan and allocate merchandise to over 20 stores in12 different states. Responsible for the lay-out and appearance of all store merchandise through plan-o-grams.Produced positive financial results for 2009 and 2010.Successfully reduced shrink percentage from 3% to .50% for 2009, and to -.10% for 2010.Coordinated the acquisition of theme appropriate merchandise for monthly special events.An integral member of the Kids Quest Dream Team, helping the company find innovative technology and cutting edge toys to set Kids Quest apart from their competition.

Shopnbc

Responsible for the productive air-time utilization and financial performance of merchandise inventory for assigned product categories.Successfully executed appropriate inventory management processes to ensure the desirable inventory levels were maintained through optimal product and price-point mix-delivering sales and profitability, reducing inventory by 15%.Produced analyses of current business and competitive performance, provided observations, recommendations and contingency plans utilizing markdowns, sales levers, etc. to deliver financial and strategic airtime productivity.Represented buyership as liaison and partner with internal teams communicating strategy and tactical plans for product category and positioning, as well as developing training documentation for host product knowledge.Talent and expertise leveraged as subject matter expert (SME) for IT testing of departmental tools, as well as, show planning for high profile events. Received SVP Award for Fall Beauty Event (5% sales increase to LY). Mentored team members through to promotion.

Responsible for the management, communication and execution of product data and selling information in support of on-air and internet sales for the beauty product category.Managed administrative support for product logistics, sample management, purchase order creation and on-time receipt of merchandise.Successfully executed set-up product narratives outlining item benefits, ingredients and instructions for use ensuring legal / FCC compliance.Delivered weekly sales and inventory reporting for buyership team review and tactical actions.Developed training manual for top products for vendor, legal and production support.Provided product education and training for hosts on new items to ensure product knowledge and usage.

Responsible for the logistical management, support and on-time delivery and preparation of on-air talent.On-Air talent liaison / communicator to cross-functional teams impacting airtime performance, show execution and general preparation and management of individual calendars.Managed the execution and documentation of individual on-air talent show performance assisting with the placement and airtime scheduling of talent maximizing show performance. i-to-i Ireland Dungarvan, Ireland

Ma, Strategic Communication Management

Ba, Communications & Marketing