Assist with social media accountsAssist with finding new suppliersAssist with jewelry buys

Online retailer specializing in personal gifts and jewelry. We always have new merchandise coming in from totes, collegiate jewelry, fashion jewelry, watches, drinkware, apparel, etc.

Strategic Development•Established & maintained positive working relationships with merchandising to define line review strategy & build sourcing opportunities.•Coordinated program development & ongoing category management with annual sales of $250 million-$650 million. •Served as the primary contact & provided direction to Global Sourcing Offices •Identified vendors for sourcing opportunities through global trade knowledge.•Built strategic vendor partnerships to increase sales opportunities & manufacturing efficiency, lowering production costs. Product Development & Execution•Responsible for product development process•Presented product & line design to Lowe’s Merchandising Team during Line Review process.•Executed the International Merchandising process for import products including, but not limited to: item specifications, product testing, packaging, branding, after sales customer support to meet line review execution timelines, while ensuring on-time shipments.•Effectively coordinated multiple programs of 500+ items at various stages of development while managing category performance.•Gathered & analyzed program performance data (run rates, recent sell through, inventory productivity performance, etc.) and tracked results of sales and promotions.Communication•Collaborated with various cross functional groups to identify & communicate the line review strategy, financial assessments & timelines.•Communicated daily with international vendors & Global Sourcing locations in Hong Kong (including SE Asia), Shanghai, Mexico, India & South America.•Effective problem solving related to production delays, factory issues, program development & other daily activities.Product Knowledge•Increased knowledge of categories through trade information, vendor meetings, competitive & internal store walks.•Travelled internationally to factories, learned manufacturing processes & strengthened product expertise.Management•Managed & mentored up to two Coordinators

• Duties included program development, vendor set-up, assisting merchandising with product selection, negotiating cost with overseas offices, and overseeing execution of import items.• Executed new product development and rollout of LED Flashlights and Cabinet Hardware.• Worked in close collaboration with many Lowe’s cross functional groups to ensure timely and successful execution of import programs.• Served as primary contact with overseas offices, ensuring that all questions and issues were answered in a timely manner.• Gathered, constructed and analyzed program financial data.• Initiated, tracked and ensured completion of product sample development, item testing, packaging, instruction manuals, branding and design work related to items.• Assisted in creation and delivery of vendor presentations including product assembly, POG set, presentation materials, fixtures and financial requirements.• Managed creation and communication of Program Element Sourcing documents for global offices.• Worked to develop and strengthen relationships with direct factories, vendors, global sourcing offices and merchandising.

• Interpreted, analyzed, communicated, and executed implementation of Merchandise Programs for a $600 million subdivision (Air Conditioners, Home Environment, and Water Heaters).• Assisted Merchandising Director with product selection and creation of planograms.• Reviewed and approved planograms for all stores.• Performed daily, weekly, and yearly sales analysis for product groups.• Responsible for reduction of non-productive inventory.• Responsible for item submission and editing of corporate advertising tabs.• Communicated and executed market/store specific item requests to replenishment team.• Maintained effective communication with team to ensure new programs were set up properly and met scheduling deadlines.• Maintained vendor system and departmental vendor files using Lowe’s-specific forms.

• Assisted marketing director with development and coordination of marketing campaigns• Worked in conjunction with Graphics department to ensure materials were provided to 105 stores• Collaborated with external distributors regarding in-store marketing and results tracking• Maintained database of competitor pricing

• Performed sales analysis for production departments and market segment identification.• Prepared summary reports of workshop evaluations to all levels of management.• Conducted Internet research on competitors and industry trends.• Researched products to correlate company offerings to leading science textbooks.• Assisted with coordination of company workshops at trade show events.