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Dublin, Ohio, United States

Ensure seamless inventory distribution for large company account. Run daily gap reports and communicate potential inventory issues to planners for proactive resolution with suppliers. Submit daily out of stock summary reports to account executive team detailing items that gap inventory at each site and action plans for resolution. Oversee full testing process lifecycle, ensuring on-time order submission and product receipt to meet test start dates.

Performed in role that functioned as buyer and planner for Dallas distribution center (DC), representing 3rd largest in volume while maintaining 99% in-stock rate on 200,000 cases per month. Coordinated with 11 warehouse sites and logistics teams to manage order receipt and product delivery to stores. Managed sales plans to ensure proper stock levels and protect against inventory gaps. Purchased across multiple categories, including frozen food, refrigerated food, and non-food items.

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Served as buyer of Women’s Bottoms accountable for $15 million in annual sales volume, managing open-to-buy receipt plan to place monthly orders. Accountable for achieving sales, gross margin, and profit goals through selection, pricing, and promotion of merchandise. Collaborated with merchandise planner to develop sales plan at total department and sub-class levels. Reviewed 5-year sales history; created sales plans for all key items and adjusted based on sales performance.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Accountable for buying and financial success of handbag category, creating and executing daily events that generated $10 million in annual sales volume. Supervised 2 assistant buyers and managed relationships with 100+ vendors. Identified brands and products to drive customer demand. Negotiated, built, and sourced compelling product assortments at discounted prices. Drove sales through product selection, pricing, and promotion for maximum ROI. Negotiated price, quantity, delivery/payment terms… Show more Accountable for buying and financial success of handbag category, creating and executing daily events that generated $10 million in annual sales volume. Supervised 2 assistant buyers and managed relationships with 100+ vendors. Identified brands and products to drive customer demand. Negotiated, built, and sourced compelling product assortments at discounted prices. Drove sales through product selection, pricing, and promotion for maximum ROI. Negotiated price, quantity, delivery/payment terms with vendors. Show less

Columbus, Ohio, United States

New Albany, Ohio, United States