Assistant Buyer
Resume:
ANGELA
KO **.*******@*****.*** 646-***-****
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SKILLS
Highfive Video Conferencing
Jasper Reporting Software
Microsoft Outlook
Slack
Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest,
Store Manager
Tableau Software
WORK HISTORY
Assistant Buyer Rue Gilt Groupe - New York, NY 11/2019 - 04/2020 Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to ensure that all site events are aligned and completed accurately to exceed projected sales goals by 25% over the previous year. Collaborated daily with multiple departments to ensure all production requirements were completed and to drive sales for various events.
Assisted in the creation and completion of buy sheets for multiple vendors and weekly events. Managed the check-off process prior to boutique launches, including price adjustments based on competition and evaluating the boutique's assortment based on styles and prep dollars. Merchandise Assistant Rue Gilt Groupe - New York, NY 09/2018 - 11/2019 Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing process to maximize productivity and revenue.
Partnered daily with cross functional teams to provide accurate updates on orders for upcoming events and resolve any arising issues.
Managed weekly curated events in the Accessories department, resulting in a 40% increase in sales over previous year.
Researched and evaluated market trends through online sources, customer feedback and competitor shopping.
Maintained open communication with vendors to process and track high volume purchase orders across both company websites.
Assistant Buyer Ross Stores, Inc - New York, NY 05/2018 - 08/2018 Maintained key item stock levels by writing and expediting purchase orders and following up internally and with vendors to ensure shipments were processed and delivered. Generated reports detailing sales trends and store performances to allocate Ross Missy Dresses merchandise to over 160 stores nationwide.
Evaluated and monitored regional merchandise reports, stock analysis, and ad-hoc reports through utilization of the merchandise reporting systems.
Assistant Buyer Barnes & Noble - New York, NY 08/2017 - 04/2018 Guaranteed timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with distribution centers and vendors.
Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to efficiently order merchandise according to sales trends based on weekly sales.
Operated under 3 departments to assist buyers in PO discrepancies by collaborating with vendors and merchandising systems to ensure purchase orders were complete. EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - Buffalo, NY 05/2016 Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Minored in Business Administration
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - New York, NY 05/2013 Associate of Arts: Fashion Merchandising & Management
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