Accountable for the management and total development of Spencer’s newest retail format, ToyZam! toy stores, including merchandise management, complete design of stores, real estate selection, and strategic direction for short and long term goals and growth plans. Direct supervision of 3 buyers, 1 planner and administrative support. Indirect supervision of operations team, marketing, web design, real estate, distribution and logistics. Develop, implement and manage corporate budgets and… Show more Accountable for the management and total development of Spencer’s newest retail format, ToyZam! toy stores, including merchandise management, complete design of stores, real estate selection, and strategic direction for short and long term goals and growth plans. Direct supervision of 3 buyers, 1 planner and administrative support. Indirect supervision of operations team, marketing, web design, real estate, distribution and logistics. Develop, implement and manage corporate budgets and forecasting within all merchandise classifications. Manage inventory flow, trend analysis, seasonal marketing plans and full P&L responsibility. Conduct extensive domestic and international travel as it relates to store operations, vendors and trade shows and international sourcing. Show less

Accountable for the merchandise management and development of all KB Toy formats and divisions including determining the strategic direction for short and long term goals. Direct supervision of 6 buyers, planners and support staff. Develop, implement and manage corporate budgets and forecasting for over 40 classifications. Manage open-to-buy, trend analysis, plan-o-grams and adjacencies, monthly and seasonal promotions within corporate guidleline as well as full responsibility for P&L.… Show more Accountable for the merchandise management and development of all KB Toy formats and divisions including determining the strategic direction for short and long term goals. Direct supervision of 6 buyers, planners and support staff. Develop, implement and manage corporate budgets and forecasting for over 40 classifications. Manage open-to-buy, trend analysis, plan-o-grams and adjacencies, monthly and seasonal promotions within corporate guidleline as well as full responsibility for P&L. Provide guidance and management of buyers' assortment plans and forecasting. Conduct extensive international travel that includes sourcing in Hong Kong and mainland China. Show less