AIMEE ALLOCCO

EXPERIENCE

November **** – February 2018 Tweezerman, Inc. Port Washington, NY

Material Supply Buyer/Planner (Contractor)

Responsible for planning supply and monitoring inventory levels of items such as

plastic boxes, trays, & tubes

Request quotations for new items

Work closely with suppliers to ensure quality raw material, production schedules and on time delivery at the lowest total cost to satisfy production schedules and sales forecasts

Project anticipated Vendor Requisitions for six to twelve month periods

Develop, implement, and utilize vendor managed inventory programs

May 2014 – November 2017 Ricky’s NYC New York, NY

Senior Buyer / Planner

Managed assortment for haircare, appliance, accessories and cosmetics departments $33 million business

Forecasting for quarterly sales

Purchase orders weekly to high volume vendors

Selling reports by classification

Coordinated markdowns, advertising and promotions on a monthly basis

Sourced new items and product development of accessories, costumes and beauty implements

Oct 2012 - Nov 2013 Renee’s Accessories Farmingdale, NY

Merchandise Manager

Product development

Purchasing fabric, trims and buttons from overseas factories

Trade show sales and presentation

Dec 2010 - Oct 2012 1-800-Flowers.Com Carle Place, NY

Associate Merchandise Mgr / Planner

Negotiate costs with domestic and import vendors

Merchandise web for core, seasonal and occasion products

Create assortment plan quarterly based on sales trends, sku count and LY best sellers

Partner with operations team on shipping, box issues and return rate analysis

Maintain inventory in 6+ crossdocks nationwide

Aug 2008 - Oct 2009 Cache, Inc. New York, NY

Associate Buyer

Maintain on orders and deliveries per month

Manage assortment plans and skus per month

Work with design and production team on new development of styles per season

Negotiate costs and delivery with vendors

Review Open-to-Buy daily while strategizing missed and new opportunities

Feb 2007-Aug 2008 Spiegel Brands New York, NY

Associate Buyer

Create and manage seasonal assortment plans and line sheets

Work with vendors domestically and internationally in product development of new styles

Manage quality control inspection and deliveries

Merchandise website and develop strategies to maximize internet business

Shop the market for trends and indirect selection of merchandise per season

Jan 2004 - Feb 2007 Macy’s East New York, NY

Associate Planner

Conducted seasonal markets preparations and set seasonal plans by class and month

Selected merchandise for seasonal buys

Tracking departmental receipt flows for new and re-ordered merchandise

Maintain and expedite open purchase orders

Develop and analyze future daily sales plans

Jan 2002 - Jan 2004 Victoria Secret Brands New York, NY

Assistant Buyer

Requested and presented shoot samples for technical review meetings

Maintained seasonal line sheets and handoffs of merchandise

Prepared and analyzed weekly sales, year to date and budget

Collaborated with product execution team in fitting sessions and fabric, cost and trim

EDUCATION

1999-2003 Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY

AAS Fashion Merchandising Management

BS Fashion Merchandising Management

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