Assistant Buyer
Resume:
Pamela Kay Austin
Orange Park, Fl. 32073
904-***-**** (Home)
904-***-**** (Cell)
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Utilization of my professional attributes as a Buyer that will help maximize the successful accomplishment of sales goals, margin and turn by managing merchandise as well as analyzing and monitoring sales performance.
EXPERIENCE:
Stein Mart Corporate Jacksonville, Fl
Assistant Buyer July 2003-May 2009
Analyze business trends and best sellers, research merchandise lines. Identify statistical trends and new opportunities in the business. Identify and select merchandise.
Negotiate pricing with vendor.
Create Purchase Orders, submit to vendor and follow through the delivery.
Independently maintain and manage an inventory exceeding $32 million.
Make decisions by using analytical thinking skills to identify potential problems and develop appropriate solutions using systems to maximize efficiencies.
Manage time efficiently for planning and prioritizing work based on critical factors to ensure of meeting deadlines. Self-motivated and comfortable performing multiple tasks.
Assist customer calls, locate merchandise.
Manage markdowns by identifying, projecting, creating and maintaining.
Manage advertising by identifying opportunities, and ensure product will meet deadlines.
Responsible for RMA’S.
Maintain vendor communication by phone or email to discuss development of product; ensure freight is keep inline, and perform vendor analysis.
Stein Mart Corporate Jacksonville, Fl
Planner Jan. 2001-July 2003
Analyze business trends and best sellers. Identify statistical trends and new opportunities in the business.
Managed basic replenishment system by creating model stocks, relating model stocks to fixture and presentation plans and ensuring timely approval of replenishment orders.
Evaluate store performance levels and manage inventory by reviewing sales and inventory at department and class level.
Developed store level sales and stock plans by analyzing past performance.
Independently maintain and manage an inventory exceeding $40 million. Evaluate store performance levels and manage inventory by reviewing sales and inventory at department and class level.
Make decisions by using analytical thinking skills to identify potential problems and develop appropriate solutions using systems to maximize efficiencies.
Manage time efficiently for planning and prioritizing work based on critical factors to ensure of meeting deadlines. Self-motivated and comfortable performing multiple tasks.
Allocate merchandise to stores by creating allocations based on store plans and current business trends.
Manage monthly stock levels by location, by automatic replenishment.
Manage inventory levels to ensure turn is obtained
Stein Mart Corporate Jacksonville, Fl.
Assistant Buyer March 1997-Jan. 2001
Analyze business trends and best sellers, research merchandise lines. Identify statistical trends and new opportunities in the business. Identify and select merchandise.
Negotiate pricing with vendor.
Create Purchase Orders, submit to vendor and follow through the delivery
Independently maintain and manage an inventory exceeding $45 million.
Make decisions by using analytical thinking skills to identify potential problems and develop appropriate solutions using systems to maximize efficiencies.
Manage time efficiently for planning and prioritizing work based on critical factors to ensure of meeting deadlines. Self-motivated and comfortable performing multiple tasks.
Assist customer calls, locate merchandise.
Manage markdowns by identifying, projecting, creating and maintaining.
Manage advertising by identifying opportunities, and ensure product will meet deadlines.
Responsible for RMA’S.
Maintain vendor communication by phone or email to discuss development of product; ensure freight is keep inline, and perform vendor analysis.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Excel, Word and Email application.
Proficient in Microstrategy
Strong Cash Register Skills
Strong Retail Math
Type 40 WPM
Proficient in researching and analyzing data
Strong Analytical Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Merchandising Skills
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