Manages the merchandise direction and strategy within the kids department. Develops product with domestic/international partners. Manages OTB, margin requirements, turn, assortments.

Accountable for the revenue, margin and inventory management of multiple categories across 70+ locations, including negotiating programs and pricing to deliver a product assortment.• Prepared and created assortments that represent cohesive concepts and tell a complete story

Manages the merchandise direction and strategy to ensure the achievement of revenue, margin and inventory goals across 270+ locations.• Responsible for leading the buying team and defining product assortments.• Manages the development of product programs, involved in inventory flow, and incorporates customer, competitors and category trends into business plans.• Develop tactics with the team of merchandisers and ensure customer satisfaction and maximize business performance and profitability by executing business plans.• Works closely with Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Planning, Allocations and Store Operations.

Accountable for the revenue, margin and inventory management of multiple categories across 100+ national locations, including negotiating service programs and pricing to deliver a product assortment.• Prepared and created assortments that represent cohesive concepts and tell a complete story• Develop and create product with factories in China and domestic partners from initial idea to finished product• Reviewed and managed sales, markdowns and receipt flow to achieve inventory plans, sell through goals and maintain stock-to-sales ratios• Manage and coach direct reports to prepare them for the next level

Developed and executed merchandising strategies that maximize sales, margin, turnover, visual presentation, and customer satisfaction across multiple categories.• Worked with buying team to develop business strategies and goals for all categories• Analyzed weekly sales results, history and SKU performance• Created and executed promotional strategies• Researched trends to develop new product with creative teams both domestic and international• Product development for Wholesale and Company locations

• Ensure each guest feels welcomed by spending quality time, asking questions in order to learn about his/her needs, preferences and lifestyle• Ensure the store meets sales plans, while monitoring customer service, inventory, expense control, and risk management• Build a superior customer-focused sales team by providing on-going coaching and training for selling skills, behaviors, and operational procedures• Serve as a product knowledge expert with the ability to sell and market a broad range of apparel, including private labels, name brands, and tailored clothing

Built assortment strategies, across multiple categories based on revenue, margin and inventory goals.• Responsible for driving sales and margin representing 22% of total business • Prepared and analyzed weekly selling reports to identify and develop business strategies based on current trends• Reviewed and managed sales, markdowns and receipt flow to achieve inventory plans, sell through goals and maintain stock-to-sales ratios• Trained and developed direct reports within departmental team

Responsible for collaborating with buyer to drive the overall business and development of the department

Manage all retail operations and supervise members of management, graphic designers and sales associates.