Lifestyle

Outdoor

Skate

Surf

Environmental efforts

Highly motivated professional with a love for the apparel and surf industry. I have extensive background in Product Development, Buying, Pricing Analytics, Marketing, and Vendor Relations. Currently looking for opportunities!

Lead project manager for all second sourcing projects overseas in China, Vietnam and Thailand, mainly transitioning production from China to Vietnam

Project lead on recyclability for all new product launches which included area rugs and residential turf

Assisted in customer service inquiries regarding product questions and everyday quality issues

Curated new product line launches and assisted the director of sourcing on new laminate and turf launch this year

Managed over 80 flooring skus and sample refreshes daily to ensure correct product was being produced over multiple suppliers to avoid quality claims and product malfunctions 


Head Sourcing Analyst

•	Lead assortment planner for Riding Mowers and accessories (955M business)
•	Work with Assortment Planning team to advise merchants with localization efforts and strategic assortment building
•	Help drive and create system tools to enhance store assortment and space allocation by category.
•	Provide category management support through the utilization of data analytics
•	Outline key growth opportunities to drive sales and generate incremental margin


Merchandise Assortment Planner

•	Lead buyer in apparel, handbags, jewelry & footwear
•	Collaborated with marketing and suppliers to create sale campaigns and product launches
•	Created bi monthly pricing analysis to ensure our pricing is consistent with the rest of market
•	Ensured sales and margin requirements were met in alignment with company strategy and financial planning 
•	Introduced new categories to the assortment mix including apparel and footwear


Associate Buyer 

•	Lead Project Manager for private brand and branded timelines
•	Collaborated with Planning, Sourcing, QA, Technical Design, Design Team, Inventory and Merchandising teams to ensure programs are completed within all expectations
•	Built buy plans and and initial forecasts by utilizing EDW data trends and product history 
•	Partnered with visual merchandising and space management to creatively drive IMROF through provided space footprints
•	Maintained seven merchandising areas including Dog & Cat Bowls, Dog & Cat Beds, Apparel, Travel, and Electronics
•	Delivered ad-hoc reporting on an as needed basis to planning and merchandise teams
•	Developed strategic initiatives with the inventory team to ensure product is allocated and pushed to stores through tier-ing based off seasonality and demand


Associate Merchandiser / Buyer

•	Analyzed and provided input for buying decisions by meeting with various vendors and discussing product as it relates to apparel, travel and adventure
•	Created specific EDW reports for sales, inventory and margin business review
•	Worked closely with planning and inventory to maximize profits through promotions and clearance cadences
•	Initiated vendor set up for online expansion and in-store testing
•	Sku creation and maintenance


Assistant Merchandiser / Buyer

Assistant Buyer - Women's Apparel (Petite, Missy, Plus) Dresses

Find out detailed information about Brogan Kavanagh,  in San Diego, CA

Brogan Kavanagh: in San Diego, CA

Brogan Kavanagh

CALI BAMBOO

LOWES INC

ZEBIT

PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES

PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES

BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY

University of Delaware