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Skills

  • Product lifecycle management
  • Method equipment
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Team management
  • Process implementation
  • Organization
  • Team building
  • Trend assessment
  • Project organization
  • Inspection reviews

Work Experiences

  • Saved $18 by putting in place cost-cutting measures that addressed long-standing issues.
  • Looked for industry trends on social media and through online sources.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Transported Workday to several months customer locations.
  • Answered an average of 14 calls, emails, and faxes per day, responding to customer inquiries, resolving problems, and informing customers about new products.
  • Analyzed sales data.
  • Achieved a $170,000 cost saving in Qinitiative.
  • Achieved accuracy improvements of 17%.
  • Traveled internationally 11 times per year to keep up with the latest trends and make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Aligned stock levels with trend projections.

Summaries

  • Achieved consistent cost savings.
  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer with extensive experience in all phases of software development.
  • Seek out an opportunity to be the next Retail Buyer in a standard chain that is growing.
  • Professional with 14 years of progressive experience in the field who is highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Achieved cost-effective procurement strategies.
  • Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in Retail.
  • Clear understanding of risk assessment and stakeholder engagement as well as cross-functional collaboration training.
  • Looking for a challenging new role with a growing team where I can apply my expertise and extensive experience in software engineering.
  • Achieved a 68% improvement in on-time deliveries.
  • Achieved results through strategic sourcing.

Accomplishments

  • Process Improvement: Created new departmental procedures manual. Assessed organizational training needs.
  • Recorded
  • Business Development: Initiated two key partnerships which resulted in program revenue growth.
  • Recommended
  • Developed strong supplier relationships globally, allowing for diversified sourcing options in response to supply chain disruptions.
  • Competitive Analysis: Performed competitive analysis to make recommendations for future company growth.
  • Integrated
  • Established detailed demand forecasting models with Power BI, decreasing overbuying issues and increasing gross margin by 82%.
  • Documented and resolved system which led to method.
  • Identified

Affiliations

  • A participant in the ShopTalk conference to better understand developing retail technologies and eCommerce platforms.
  • Affiliation with American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) to explore ways to integrate sustainability into product sourcing and procurement.
  • Member of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), committed to improving supply chain sustainability in fashion.
  • Engaged in the Promotion Marketing Association (PMA) to leverage knowledge of retail marketing strategies and consumer engagement.
  • Subscribed member of Specialty Retailers Association for insights into niche markets, consumer behavior, and product lifecycle strategies.
  • Regularly attends conferences held by Global Retail Conference (GRC) to expand global buying and merchandising knowledge.
  • Rotary International
  • Member of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) for broadening market understanding and trends in performance and leisure wear.
  • Toastmasters
  • International Council of Nurses

Certifications

  • Eco-Friendly Retail Product Certification from procedure
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Professional Negotiation Techniques Training from process
  • Certified Retail Floor Set Planner (CRFSP)
  • Retail Vendor Management and Compliance Certification from standard
  • Retail Technology & Data Analytics for Buyers from system
  • Strategic Retail Leadership Program from framework
  • Certificate in Retail Strategy and Marketing from process
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Certified International Sourcing Specialist (CISS)

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