Trisha Johnson Email & Phone Number

Omaha, Nebraska

Greater Omaha Area

Planned and managed all categories for the Intimates and Sleepwear departments resulting in $16M in annual sales including e-com (3 departments / 20+ categories / 7,000 sku’s). Analyzed and projected sales, gross margin and inventory on a weekly basis. Drove sales increases in sleepwear year over year of 1.8% in 2015, 8.6% in 2016, and 18.2% in 2017 by restructuring product assortments to fit the customer needs. Strategically developed a plan and implemented new 3pk panty program, which generated $1.4M in sales at 49% GM in 2016. Revitalized scrub business resulting in increased sales +34.5% from -31.7% in 8 months by collaborating with vendors to identify opportunities. Utilized effective negotiation and communication skills with vendors to lower costs by 15% and implemented new pricing strategy of major brands. Reduced inventory by 10% on a key product line by identifying best and worst selling sku’s and adjusting vendor packaging to increase inventory turn. Negotiated and administered contract agreements for 50+ vendors on a yearly basis. Collaborated with multiple buyers to facilitate the marketing efforts of new products and the development of promotional calendars. Directed the flow of replenishment orders and store allocations on a weekly basis. Possess strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and mentor assistant buyer. Executed all aspects of ecommerce launch strategy in July 2015 for all departments.

Greater Omaha Area

Greater Omaha Area

Pamida Stores Operating Company Llc.

Managed and directed all buying activities for Junior’s and Kid’s departments resulting in $20M in annual sales (4 departments / 20 categories / 6,000+ sku’s). Developed dynamic strategic category vision in junior’s, resulting in new supplier selection, value-based cost negotiation, price point consolidation, and focused trend appropriate category assortments, resulting in comparable sales increases of 18% and 15%, as well as improved gross margin dollars of 27% and 9%, in 2010 and 2011, respectively. Planned and altered product assortments and flow based on store volume groups to increase category turn from 2.49 to 2.77 in 2011. Implemented new casual dresses to the assortment in 2010 resulting in additional incremental sales of $478K and $252K in GM$. Executed new pricing and advertising strategy which resulted in a comparable sales increase of 28.1% for the 4th quarter. Managed and analyzed all aspects of plano-grams and replenishment programs for all departments. Analyzed and compiled monthly advertising plans for weekly circulars for all four departments while working closely providing detailed direction to our internal advertising department. Trained, developed and supervised team members to ensure optimal performance and compliance with company goals and objectives. Implemented new pricing strategy, new vendor selection, fixtures, sign package, and created an effective advertising strategy, resulting in a 17% comp sales increase in 2006. Negotiated special vendor terms, pricing, and coop for the initial roll out orders for the baby department which resulted in an incremental $100K GM$. Created and executed strategic financial plans and product assortments for the kids departments which resulted in a +18% sales increase, +917K GM$, and a total volume of $16.4M in 2006. Developed a special order process for customers to purchase items that were not carried in stores resulting in $50K in incremental sales.

Assistant Buyer for Missy Tops and Bottoms and Intimate Apparel.

Managed County Seat Stores, County Seat Outlets, and Levi Outlets owned by County Seat.

Bs, Fashion Merchandising

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