SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTManage product sourcing and inventory replenishment and control.Improve operational processes both within the sourcing group and for the operations team. NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTDevelop and source new product concepts.VENDOR MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATIONFoster supplier partnerships, develop strategies for increased profitability and improved turnover.TEAM LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENTProvide leadership, training, and development for… Show more SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTManage product sourcing and inventory replenishment and control.Improve operational processes both within the sourcing group and for the operations team. NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTDevelop and source new product concepts.VENDOR MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATIONFoster supplier partnerships, develop strategies for increased profitability and improved turnover.TEAM LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENTProvide leadership, training, and development for four employees. Show less

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ACCOUNTABILITYManaged sales, profit, merchandise selection and catalog creation for the AARP Health Essentials catalog, all General Merchandise categories.ASSORTMENT PLANNINGResponsible for the selection and sales of Medical products through AARP Pharmacy Services.

Senior Buyer, Pharmacy Senior Buyer, Small Appliances Buyer, Small Appliances FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITYAccountable for sales, profits, merchandise selection and inventory turnover for Target Pharmacy and Small Appliance Departments. PROMOTIONAL PLANNINGCreated and implemented marketing and… Show more Senior Buyer, Pharmacy Senior Buyer, Small Appliances Buyer, Small Appliances FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITYAccountable for sales, profits, merchandise selection and inventory turnover for Target Pharmacy and Small Appliance Departments. PROMOTIONAL PLANNINGCreated and implemented marketing and merchandising programs as well as advertising strategies to maximize sales and profits by understanding the guest, the industry, and the competition.PROCUREMENT, INVENTORY PLANNING AND CONTROL, VENDOR NEGOTIATIONSOversaw all areas of business planning and execution sourcing, vendor negotiations, and inventory and sales forecasting. TEAM LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENTSupervised, trained, coached and developed a team of up to 12 merchants. Show less

Continuous progression of responsibilities, building on successes at multiple levels within the organization. Hired as a Merchant Trainee, promoted to Sales Manager, Associate Buyer Young Men's and Sporting Goods, Senior Buyer Toddler/Girls 4-6X and Senior Buyer Boys 8-20.Accountable for merchandise strategy, advertising planning, item assortment and financial planning. Lead, trained and developed team members.