Merchandising Manager

ANGELA LEUNG

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Giorgio Armani Corp., New York, NY

Merchandising Manager, Armani Outlets & Armani Exchange Outlets (7/2012 – 5/2017) Responsible for all aspects of US Outlet buying and product assortment for 31 Armani Outlets and 27 Armani Exchange Outlets by sourcing merchandise through multiple channels for over 100 million USD in sales

Increased sales 13% in 2016

Develop business strategies to maximize sales and profitability with the VP of Outlets and GMM

OTB, pricing, and markdown management for consistent product flow of 7 brands across all genders and categories to maintain top level profitability

Conduct store visits and conference calls with Visual and Regional Managers to ensure seasonal assortments and key products are highlighted in stores with correct placement and signage

Collaborate with Milan and Hong Kong production teams on expanding Made for Outlet program through product development, cost negotiations, and quality assurance

Supervise 13 new Outlet grand openings in 2016

Interface regularly with logistics and warehouse to ensure ideal product flow for optimum sales results

Manage a 4 member merchandising team and foster growth through training, accountability, feedback, and an open door policy

Responsible for the execution of cross departmental special projects including a yearly public warehouse sale and a biannual in-house employee sale

Merchandising Supervisor, Armani Outlets (9/2013 – 5/2015) Reported directly to Vice President of the Outlet Division to initiate and oversee buys for Made for Outlet program, licensee products, and seasonal allocations/replenishments from the warehouse

Analyzed business for 20 Armani Outlet locations by reviewing sales data to identify opportunities to maximize inventory productivity and initiate stock consolidations/rotations

Responsible for selecting seasonal merchandise assortments by door, based on sales history, color stories, and fashion trends

Maintained regular communication with stores to better understand market and client needs

Partnered with Milan HQ and SAP consultants on the development and roll out of SAP inventory management system Merchandising Coordinator, Armani Outlets (7/2012 - 9/2013) Reported directly to Merchandising Manager for the Outlet Division to support in all areas of buying and merchandising

In absence of direct Manager, performed department responsibilities independently for 4 months, which resulted in being promoted to the next level

Analyzed sales reports to create ideal product assortment and replenishments for eleven existing outlets

Managed SKU maintenance in Retek including style creation, color addition, size addition, and price changes

Managed purchase orders and shipment schedule to stores through open lines of communication with Logistics, warehousing partners, and store shipping and receiving personnel to expedite PO receipt and resolve any problems or discrepancies

Retail Merchandising Intern (2/2012 – 5/2012)

Supported and provided general assistance to Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani Merchandising Teams Pan Oceanic Eyewear, New York, NY

Wholesale Merchandising Assistant (9/2010 –4/2011) Assisted President of Looseleaf Eyewear division to increase sales and expand customer base

Analyzed sales, competition, and trend forecasts to develop new and/or updated styles for Spring 2011 collection

Maintained strong lines of communication with vendors in Taiwan and China, and devised an organized system for tracking shipments from vendors to warehouses

Created and updated line sheets, product knowledge PowerPoints, and seasonal look books to for buyer meetings EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising Management – Cum Laude (5/2012) SKILLS

Microsoft Office – Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

Inventory Planning and Management Systems: Retek, SAP, JDA, Microstrategy

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