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Assistant Buyer

I am seeking a company that will utilize my experience and skills to increase sales and gross profit, support commitments to customer service, and long-term employee development.


Execute monthly fill in buys for multiple vendors and product categories based on store specific needs, performance, and inventory availability.
Leads company wide annual inventory.
Organize international shipping logistics from Italy, England and France.
Negotiate new vendor contracts.
Perform Merchandise Assistant duties.

Maintain item database in 2 parallel systems including new item setup, price changes, PO, and invoice entry.
Manage shipping for 10+ domestic and international vendors. 
Prepare seasonal size and color trend analysis for Director of Merchandise that was utilized for seasonal buys.
Create sales reports by week, month, season, and year to track sales data, sell through, WOS, and inventory levels by vendor.
Handle all special orders, including exclusive and confidential clientele.
Responsible for inventory integrity at store and PO level.

Merchandise Assistant

Streamlined online sales development for multiple large furniture and home accessory manufacturers for big box online retailers such as Overstock and Amazon.
Utilized retailer vendor sites to improve product copy, image selection and inventory levels.
Coordinated warehouse logistics to structure shipping plans to get shipments out on time.
Improved customer relations with constant care and follow up calls.
Used Excel to maintain product information for extremely large inventory.
Maintain sales order and invoicing system while streamlining system updates to help the flow of information.


E-Commerce Sales Consultant

Used art background to enhance brand strategy through product development, package design, product shots, and competitor product research.
Created shipping procedures and EDI connections for 3rd party warehouse with drop ship capabilities.
Coordinated logistics for increased import and domestic shipments. 
Create new business relationships through trade show participation.
Maintain account networks for Amazon, Sam’s Club, Target, Hobby Lobby, and other major retailers.

Sales consultant

Managed the relationship between Trish McEvoy and Neiman Marcus.
Tracked and improved sales figures by hosting events and creating lasting client relationships while maintaining a 3-6 person staff.
Maintained constant customer communications through follow up notes and care calls.
Participated in monthly brainstorming meetings to find new ways to build client base and provide feedback on new product.


Counter Manager

Find out detailed information about Whitney Ashton-Swanson, Assistant Buyer in Richardson, TX

Whitney Ashton-Swanson: Assistant Buyer in Richardson, TX

Whitney Ashton-Swanson

Forza Retail

Forza Retail

Lane & Associates

Art 101

Neiman Marcus

Texas State University