•Execute merchandise assortment plan to support overall business merchandising and financial objectives•Analyze sales, inventory, and on-order to identify reorder opportunities and minimize markdowns•Manage OTB and all financial aspects of the business by ensuring target receipt plans and IMU targets are met•Communicate and collaborate with planning, design, allocation, production and site merchandising teams to achieve company goals•React quickly to trends in the market and partner with DMM to optimize sale opportunities •Negotiate all aspects of categories including but not limited to; terms, quality, units, cost and delivery•Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers•Created seasonal merchandise strategies and managed assortment plan that deliver and exceed sales and gross margin forecast for both percentage and dollarKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:•Created and managed in stock and replenishment denim program to allow for a better visibility of purchasing•Developed exclusive product with Private Label vendors by sending out inspiration tears with clear direction of design, cost and delivery•Facilitated the introduction of three new denim brands into the replenishment program which drove 30% comp for fiscal year 2016•Contributed to $10 million in gross sales while aligning to markdowns, inventory, turn, return rate and profit target

-Liaison between costing and design team-Develop and organize fabric codes through Blue Cherry which assist overall cost production-Contact vendors inquiring fabric material, errors and purchase orders-Build new relationships with mills/vendors while maintaining existing relationships-Creating and maintaining fabric library for design team and self reference -Obtain all fabric information for costing-Manage color standards-Assist design room with additional tasks.