• Product Management consulting including assortment reviews and analysis, product and brand development, sourcing and supply chain management• Assist clients in growing sales, improving profitability, and improving speed to market• Provide guidance and support for expansion into online marketplace opportunities• Scope of projects range from business analysis and recommended actions to full operational support and category development

• Worked cross-functionally to develop and implement tactical and strategic plans across global sourcing offices, Inventory & Purchasing, Marketing, and Sales • Responsible for the development and execution of product line strategies including product marketing, pricing, new product introductions, market research, product life cycle and forecasting • Developed quarterly tactical and annual strategic product line plans to grow sales and drive profitability in order to achieve budgeted goals and KPIs • Formed and maintained effective business relationships with domestic and import suppliers to maximize sales growth and profitability • Negotiated vendor contracts including terms, rebate and co-op programs • Managed team to drive online sales including category expansion through drop ship programs • Communicated and enforced all aspects of supplier operational performance inclusive of delivery, shipping, and quality. • Identified and communicated opportunities to develop new products with supporting plans inclusive of understanding customer needs, brand equity, competition, and logistical requirements • Evaluated pricing relative to competition and presented pricing strategies and implementation plan

• Led the merchandising team in developing and managing a profitable product assortment for an online/catalog stationery and gift retailer.• Responsible for overseeing product development and sourcing, online and catalog merchandising, and creating exclusive products. • Managed external clients including creating and presenting product presentations and promotional plans. • Monitored inventory to control expenses, developing action plans to realign when necessary.• Negotiated pricing and delivery timelines with domestic and international suppliers.• Benchmarked competitors to identify product opportunities and pricing strategies.• Performed weekly, monthly and quarterly sales analysis to maximize sales and profits and reduce inventory liability.

• Developed exclusive products in line with merchandise strategies and market trends, including costing, sourcing and working with overseas vendors to ensure quality and timely deliveries• Responsible for catalog product selection and layout including mailers and additional external marketing collateral• Served as the lead merchant representative on the E-Commerce Business team to plan monthly website layouts and promotions• Managed the Store Promotional Planning process coordinating the merchant, marketing and planning teams in laying out monthly store promotions • Negotiated annual co-op and rebate agreements with vendor partners• Traveled to Asia and Europe for product development and sourcing meetings including factory tours, QC reviews and trade shows

• Managed operational aspects for knitwear category, multi-tasking to provide buyer and cross-functional team support• Negotiated with domestic and foreign vendors to compile cost, capacity and delivery schedules for production• Monitored production status from fit/color approval and fabric arrival to delivery of finished goods• Problem solved to ensure continuous flow of quality receipts, sourcing alternative production to maintain delivery flow• Assisted marketing department in copy writing and development of marketing collateral