Karin Nelson Email & Phone Number

Bristow, Va, Us

Ashburn, Va, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Managed portfolio of over 6,000 SKUS across multiple product categories. Involved in entire product lifecycle from development and production to delivery and inventory management. • Chosen for position by Chief Merchandise Officer, playing key role in inaugural inventory management team.• Increased on-time delivery of quality product by serving as main point of contact for vendors, liaising with multiple internal departments, communicating and resolving ongoing or upcoming issues. • Ensured compliance with company policies, by continually monitoring and reviewing vendor performance and contract requirements, identifying and communicating areas of potential improvement.• Provided best possible value for organization while maintaining highest customer satisfaction standards by issuing and negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements on RFP’s and purchase orders.• Aided in efficient inventory flow plan and cost saving production planning, by managing all replenishment purchases, based on report analysis and demand planning, and communicating forecasted projections to vendor partners. • Reduced excess inventory through stringent product analysis and performance reviews, creating lifecycle strategies by item, and balancing markdowns with marketing promotional activity.

Worked closely with vendors and all internal departments as part of Operations and Logistics team, focusing on process improvement and compliance. • Increased on-time delivery and profitability through cost savings by centralizing and streamlining procurement process across all six ThinkGeek business channels.• Produced over $500K in wholesale revenue while ensuring licensing and safety compliance, by establishing and executing fulfillment plan of licensed products going to international regions, collaborating across multiple departments, meeting customer demand for expedited delivery of product not previously compliant.• Reduced risk and associated costs to organization by supporting release of globally compliant retail packaging for over 100 core products to vendors, providing effective instruction and monitoring compliance.

Ensured correct inventory flow needed to meet sales plans while addressing customer needs by establishing quarterly buy plan strategies for new and replenishment items, reconciling to topline financial plans, and implementing agile monthly reviews and revisions.• Maximized sales and stayed ahead of competition by utilizing skilled report and market analysis, identifying consumer buying patterns, predicting future trends, and reacting to changes in demand. • Furthered company goals by regularly attended trade fairs, cultivating and leveraging strong relationships with vendors, selecting new products, and sourcing new suppliers.

Managed and provided white glove personal service for exclusive and international clientele at high-end designer clothing boutique. • Ensured availability of merchandise and services by maintaining inventories and sourcing new vendors and trending products.

Ran day-to-day operations, reports, and purchasing. Generated inventory replenishment plans, fusing new products with top sellers, ensuring current and relevant inventory. • Created and implemented sales plans, achieving 40% increase in year-to-year sales..

Bachelor’S Degree

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas