Katie Hamlin Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Implement a purchase order system, receiving process, and damages process for all inventory, including international ordersPlace and coordinate payments for all orders for Christopher Collection and the Christopher Architecture & Interiors design team Maintain appropriate inventory levels by creating a replenishment program to help with consistent sales Facilitate reporting to keep teams informed on sales data and analytics Oversee order shipment dates and statuses and, when necessary, coordinate freight deliveries to the correct address (store, warehouse, client, customer) Manage all instore and warehouse inventory

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

 Purchases over $1 million weekly to maintain and manage 28 stores inventory levels on core replenishment products to maximize sales and inventory turn. Manage of in-store inventories and facilitate reporting to keep management teams informed on sales data and analytics Identify opportunities for product assortment while forecasting trends and planning seasonal purchases for 28 stores Alter the current automated purchase order creation process to maintain appropriate inventory levels with suggested orders on a regular schedule. Develop lifecycle plans including promotional markdown strategies and exit strategies to maximize profitability.

Memphis, Tn

 Negotiated pricing, discounts, and deadlines, while maintaining positive relationships with over 100 vendors; order seasonal orders, order weekly replenishments, arrange RTVs, and negotiate after-season and late discounts; bought over $2.5 million in orders yearly. Drove all efforts to accelerate online sales; facilitated the smooth running of all online transactions; delivered high levels of customer service and ensured that all transactions are completed with integrity and courtesy; resolved any customer enquiries or issues promptly and effectively. Developed and implemented various initiatives that significantly increased company’s online presence; converted product web codes and wrote product descriptions; created and updated website’s content in line with defined corporate communications style guide. Provided business’ audience with a pleasant and functional online experience; held accountable for order management, customer fulfillment, and made certain customers are completely satisfied from the service provided. Implemented and enhance company’s eCommerce strategy, and delivered sustainable and profitable online sales growth; focused on growth and development of income streams by optimizing the marketing and sales initiatives, innovatively developing new approaches, writing and editing marketing collateral, developing engaging and useful product catalogs; negotiated and initiated sales to 3rd parties, generating over $60,000 a year. Demonstrated an outstanding ability to train, guide, and professionally developed web interns; produced robust and insightful sales reports on a weekly basis. Performed and prioritized multiple tasks seamlessly; made certain inventory is maintained at target levels, and tracked over $70,000 in shrinkage; continuously strived to achieve operational excellence and optimum results; coordinated and regulated inventory physical counts.

University, Mississippi

New Orleans, La

Summer 2007 - 2010 & Spring, 2012

Greater New Orleans Area

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