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Julia James

Senior Omni Planner at J. Jill
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Seasoned retail professional with 26 years of experience in financial planning, inventory management, and merchandising.
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Marshfield, Massachusetts, United Sta...
Skills
  • Financial Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Forecasting
  • Retail Buying
  • Merchandise Planning
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Julia James is a seasoned retail professional with 26 years of experience in financial planning, inventory management, forecasting, and merchandising. She has held senior roles at J. Jill, King Size Big & Tall Catalog, Hit or Miss, and Bloomingdale's, where she developed and re-forecasted seasonal plans to maximize sales and manage inventory for 270+ retail stores. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Retailing from Rochester Institute of Technology and an Associate's degree in Business Administration from Keystone College.

Experience

  • J. Jill
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Omni Planner
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      Pure Jill & Fit

    • Senior Omni Planner
      • May 2021 - Feb 2023

      Jackets & Outerwear

    • Senior Retail Planner
      • Feb 2020 - May 2021

      Shirts, Jackets & Outerwear

    • Senior Retail Planner-Pure Jill & Fit
      • May 2019 - Feb 2020

    • Senior Retail Planner-Pants and Shorts
      • Jan 2013 - May 2019

      Strong contributor in developing and re-forecasting seasonal plans for Pants and Shorts to maximize sales and manage inventory for in 270+ retail stores. Collaborative partner with Merchandising, Sourcing and Direct Planning to impact purchases and cross-channel inventory to increase turn and positively affect gross margin performance.

    • Senior Direct Planner-Pants and Shorts
      • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

      Responsible for analysis, planning, purchasing and re-forecasting Pants and Shorts for catalog, web and concierge businesses. Worked collaboratively with Direct Merchants, Sourcing and Retail Planning.

    • Control Buyer/Planner
      • Nov 1997 - Sep 2011

      Responsible for analysis, planning, purchasing and re-forecasting Shirts, Jackets, and Outerwear for catalog, web and concierge businesses.

  • King Size Big & Tall Catalog
    • Planner/Buyer
      • Sep 1996 - Nov 1997

      Planner & Buyer for Men's Basics and Sleepwear.

  • Hit or Miss
    • Planner/Buyer
      • Aug 1991 - Sep 1996

      Accessories Buyer, Planner Sweaters & Knits

  • Bradlees
    • Braintree, Ma
    • Buyer
      • Mar 1985 - Aug 1991
      • Braintree, Ma

      Buyer Dresses, Maternity Wear & Intimate Apparel

  • Foxmoor Casuals
    • Assistant Buyer
      • Nov 1984 - Mar 1985

      Assistant Buyer Accessories

  • Bloomingdale's
    • Department Manager/Assistant Buyer
      • Jun 1981 - Aug 1983

      Department Manager of Ladies Sportswear in Chestnut Hill, Ma. Assistant Buyer Ladies Coats and Swimwear in New York, NY.

Education

  • 1978 - 1981
    Rochester Institute of Technology
  • 1976 - 1978
    Keystone College

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