Buyer

• Apr 2022 - Present

Buyer

• Apr 2018 - Mar 2021

Product Manager

• Nov 2010 - Mar 2018

Directed a portfolio of products, with 6 categories and up to 120 brands across digital photography & video, headphones, pro audio, personal care, and digital wearables. Successfully raised sales, profits, revenues, and margins for both new and mature products, edging out competitors. Grew select categories in a challenging market through effective product positioning and placement. Managed all aspects of product management and procurement, including: - Negotiating and securing promotional funding from vendors - Collaborating with marketing teams - Forecasting and inventory planning - Product training and merchandising planning with 30 retail stores and nearly 35 vendors - Educating customer base on product offerings and brand value - Analyzing market trends, sell through, aging, turnover, revenue, and profit - Initiating and planning marketing and promotional events - Overseeing vendor relations, ordering, enterprise-wise procurement, freight scheduling, and inventory control Show less

Buyer / Procurement Assistant

• Aug 2008 - Nov 2010

Oversaw ordering and inventory fulfillment for 2 major toy and gift categories for this distribution company, with nearly 20 brands. Influenced the adoption of streamlined sourcing processes and practices which saved time, money, and resources. Improved stocking forecasts and reduced the amount of damaged or stolen inventory. Managed all aspects of sourcing and procurement, including: - Outsourcing freight, logistics, and product services- Coordinating and processing purchase orders and documentation with overseas suppliers- Assisting with all aspects of customer inquiries- Producing bid documents for contractor presentation- Generating new business through strategic follow-up techniques- Providing marketing manager with reports to support business strategy Show less

Brand Management Assistant

• May 2007 - Aug 2008

Supported the planning and execution of a creative strategy for 3 major brands for one of the largest textile manufacturers in North America. Ensured quality control at store levels; increased merchandising and product positioning; and tracked market demand to support product reallocation decisions. Increased reorders from resellers and lowered warehousing costs. - Remerchandising products to better position products and increase sales- Executing sales & marketing strategies with resellers- Conducting sales and product training with sales staff- Collaborating with designer to achieve marketing and image plans- Providing daily support to reseller sales team Show less