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Boston, Ma, Us

Franconia, Nh, Us

Manage the costing and critical path process to assure all quality, delivery and IMU targets are met for apparel merchandising and direct all phases of the production process. Cross-functional leader of apparel development, overseeing the Product Data/Costing team for apparel, accessories, men’s and kids. - Manage the Integrated Calendar and assure all milestone events are executed in a timely manner. - Oversee and execute all apparel strategic sourcing initiatives. - Maintain Vendor Relations and strategic vendor partnerships with factories and raw material sourcing. - Manage Costing Negotiations to achieve IMU objectives. - Integrate with Quality Assurance functions for continuous improvement.- Lead weekly WIP meetings and attend fittings. - Oversee CSR Memberships and Certifications, ensuring both requirements are met while pushing corporate social and environmental sustainability goals.

Franconia, Nh, Us

Buyer and Merchant for Bath, Bedding Basics, and Home Furnishings. Create and drive assortment strategy and development that supports corporate and divisional growth as well as customer lifestyle aesthetic. Member of DE&I Team and People Leader.- Manage product under both private label and with Branded partners to create exclusive, unique, and curated pieces for the Customer. - Collaborate and with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing Team to innovate new products, presenting line plan to Senior Management. - Work with cross-functional teams to establish seasonal demand plans, manage OTB, and meet KPI’s. - Evolve and maintain the development calendar for the Home Division. - Support DMM of Home in Strategic Growth Initiatives through focused market research and strategic planning to develop new business opportunities- Manage and oversee the development of direct report [Assistant Merchant]. - Expert in my categories, acting as the go-to for information.

Franconia, Nh, Us

Provide support to Director of Merchandising in all areas of seasonal assortment planning in Children's Apparel division, acting as Lead Merchant in division.- Provide support to GMM, Director, and Designer in the development of Garnet Hill Kids private label and branded development product. - Lead Merchant in Division, overseeing categories and Merchandising Assistant. - Collaborate with Merchandise Planning to create an assortment that delivers on sales revenue and margin goals. - Worked with Inventory Planning to ensure OTB is aligned, and buys are executed to current size curves. Analysis work highlighted a miss in size selling plans and implements buy strategy that allowed for more accurate plans and less inventory liquidations.- Execute merchandising hand-off to Creative, following Brand guidelines and demand plans.- Attend weekly fittings with Design and Technical design to ensure that product is adhering to quality standards and timelines are being met.

Franconia, Nh, Us

Provide support to the Senior Merchant in all areas of seasonal assortment planning; including product selection, design, and merchandising for catalog production- Manage communication with branded vendors to ensure photo samples and product forms are received in order to meet production deadlines. - Provide support to VP of Merchandising, Senior Merchant, and Designer in the development of Garnet Hill Kids private label and branded development. - Negotiate costs with vendors and set retails based on IMU goals and competitive price ladders. - Responsibilities included curating and assorting children's footwear and swim categories. Knowledge of footwear construction and costing implications became vital during Sourcing transition.- Partner with Inventory Planner and Senior Merchant to establish seasonal buy strategies per OTB. - Report key product information to QA team in order to adhere to all CPSIA testing laws and guidelines. - Oversee training of Interns and Merchandising Assistant. - Manage merchandise boards utilizing InDesign software.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Completed Retail Management Internship Program. - Assisted in inventory management through detailed reports and updating corrections on daily basis in Children’s Apparel and Footwear departments. - Attended classroom training on sales techniques, human resources, and merchandising standards. - Attended Intern Seminar where speakers included Senior Management and Blake Nordstrom.

Bachelors Of Science, Apparel Merchandising, Marketing

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Business, Spanish, Apparel