Kathryn Holmes Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Responsible for the purchasing and inventory management of 1,000 SKU’s ($12.5MM annually) in 10 categories- Manage 60 vendor relationships including costing negotiation, promotional planning and terms- Strategic assortment planning with a goal of vendor consolidation, SKU elimination and cost reduction all while maintaining the right mix of products to.

- Work closely with Buyers to determine product assortment, plan promotions and increase retail sales - Responsible for purchase order writing, SKU setup and maintenance, entering price changes and promotional calendar maintenance- Collaborate with internal partners and Vendors to resolve shipping issues and invoice discrepancies

Edina, MN

• Analyze retail sales, promotions, trends and changes to our planogide to forecast retail sales capabilities and inventory needs
• Consult with Merchandise Buyers to construct a plan for purchase orders to fulfill forecasted demand of goods while maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Prepare data support for purchases in regards to new product roll outs, repackages, promotions, inventory initiatives and special projects
• Provide performance reporting that is communicated to vendors on a monthly basis

Edina, MN

• Responsible for the set up and maintenance of the automatic replenishment system for POG items in all MasterCuts, Fiesta and Pro-Cuts salons
• Refined multi-tasking and organizational skills in order to manage over 700 salons
• Communicated effectively with field staff to define and solve problems in regards to shipping challenges, salon inventory levels and product ordering