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Buyer

Experienced Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Trend Analysis, Financial Planning, Retail Buying, Sourcing and Product Development. Strong purchasing professional with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) focused in Merchandising from International Academy of Design & Technology.

Responsible for all aspects of $40 million in 160 stores including sales, gross margin, receipt flow and allocations
Analyze sales performance, variances to plan, OTB and future projections on a weekly basis
Increase Girls, Boys and Infant sales for Factory Stores by +21% year over year 
Increase inventory turn in YC Tops by 7% to LY 
Work in partnership with all cross-functional teams on design development, cost challenges and deliveries
Identify key items, resolve inventory gluts and manage passbacks to outlet stores and wholesale accounts
Communicate all product information with product managers and understand the in-store customer experience
Manage budget, receipts, promotions and markdowns for each individual class
Work directly with planning to analyze attributes for current sales and how they compare to our on order
Provide purchase order support and monitor allocations to ensure appropriate stock levels by store
Visit local stores bi-weekly and shop the competition

Lead buyer for women’s and men’s jewelry, watches & eyewear managing 10+ volume
Increased comp sales by +17% in jewelry by working with new reliable vendors, negotiating costs, focusing on trends, and taking more risks
Negotiated lead times, minimums, quality and pricing with private label vendors and licensees
Created sku counts for all classes to maintain a balanced assortment and keep track of inventory and MD’s
Attended OTB meetings to discuss current financial plans and future projections
Managed bi-weekly best to worst meeting for VP review
Traveled quarterly to NY market to review product for the upcoming season

Associate Buyer

Assisted buyer with all jewelry, footwear, accessories and woven tops categories
Supported buyer with product selection, bodies, prints, and fit approvals
Managed all purchase orders, on order samples, production samples and allocations
Recorded weekly business recaps and quarterly roadmaps for CFO review
Identified and related to our target customer to understand and achieve the brands image
Created a partnership with vendors by communicating effectively
Negotiated discounts and in store dates
Provided administrative support by completing all tasks with a sense of urgency

Assistant Buyer

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Tambra Narup: Buyer in Westminster, CA

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International Academy of Design & Technology