Experience

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  VENUS Fashion Inc.

  • Jacksonville, Florida Area

  • Sr. Replenishment Buyer

    • May 2018 - Present
    • Jacksonville, Florida Area

    Manage team of 3 in creating, confirming and editing purchase ordersTracking of purchase orders from factory/forwarder to warehouseWork with vendors to resolve overages/shortagesResponsible for maintaining proper inventory levels by size for multiple categories. Suggesting reorders to planning team where needed. Analysis of sell through by size for optimal order writing to maximize salesImplement markdowns on overstock to reduce weeks of supplyCoordinate class changes to keep assortments categorized

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  KeHE Distributors

  • Account Support Specialist

    • Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

    Coordinate new Item set up with Field ManagersProvide price quotes on itemsVerify pack information to match customer invoiceMaintained authorized product list for each account

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  Signet

  • Akron, Ohio

  • Senior Inventory Analyst

    • Aug 2000 - Jul 2016
    • Akron, Ohio

    Managed #2 Brand in Jared division in 250 stores. Purchase and replenishment of 1000 assortment skus maintaining in stocks >90%Forecasting of sku purchases for program merchandise and major campaign launches. Major allocation of product to stores for new item launches and seasonal productVendor communication and partne on purchases, shipping status, back orders and store issuesAchieved year to year increases in gold and watch categories 5-10% over planManage $30-$50M warehouse and store inventory levelsReasserting and evaluating programs bi yearly for annual Business Review presentationCollaborate with buyer on assortment changes based on sku performance sales and monthly trendsStock balance or RTV merchandise from stores to DC or vendorProvide forecasts for vendors and planning to determine OTB