Assistant Buyer Resume Samples

Description :

1. Analyzed daily sales in order to forecast business trends and buyer behavior, and optimized sales and gross margin dollars by analyzing, evaluating and adjusting pricing and other promotional plans.
2. Ensured timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up, and applied successful negotiation techniques to achieve more lucrative business opportunities.
3. Provided on-going analysis and interpretation of key business issues, including but not limited to merchandise reports, Open-to-Buy monitoring, sales figures, and other ad hoc analyses.
4. Ensured top-tier relationships with vendors, providing the appropriate level of interaction with vendors in terms of both timely problem resolution and follow-up communications.
5. Demonstrated strong ability to utilize merchandising systems and other critical research analyses to make balanced risk-decisions based on company objectives and parameters for success.
6. Demonstrated excellent vendor and product knowledge and applied this knowledge in order to successfully negotiate with vendors to gain more favorable shipping, delivery and merchandise costs.
7. Effectively managed vendor net process with vendors, and accurately resolved discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and merchandise receipts, ensuring customer service and vendor satisfaction.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Created purchase orders based on forecasts and estimates, while facilitating frequent inventory turns, sustaining high service levels, and ensuring timely deliveries to all customers.
2. Collaborated efforts between vendors, warehouses, Supply Chain, Retail Operations, and Corporate Headquarters to ensure customer requirements are being met and any unexpected issues are resolved.
3. Monitored commodity market changes on a day-to-day basis to obtain the best market prices for vendor contracts.
4. Analyzed product cost changes from vendors and their effects on the department's wholesale gross margin.
5. Worked with the accounting department to maintain accurate records and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
6. Assisted the merchandising manager with ad plans, merchandising projects, and sales reporting.
7. Communicated daily with various internal and external associates to build effective partnerships and facilitate successful buying operations.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BA In Business

Description :

1. Efficiently and effectively source, procure, and insure timely delivery of purchased materials for company supply including; structural steel, structure hardware, small parts, workshop supplies and office supplies.
2. Conduct daily core procurement duties such as forecasting usage, analyzing engineering drawings and creating Requests for Quotation (RFQ); expediting open purchase orders and providing status to project managers.
3. Addressed building maintenance and repair requests, including ordering and supplying; MRO, maintenance, office furniture and supplies, and shipping and receiving materials.
4. Provided administrative support to multiple departments, including purchasing, logistics, production, maintenance, and project administrators.
5. Created numerous SOP's and data tracking programs for the purchasing and logistics departments.
6. Maintained accurate and up to date purchase price records.
7. Prepared, evaluated, and awarded job quotes of up to $500,000.00 for materials and services.
8. Established new plan to achieve higher efficiency, lower cost and improved safety in delivery of products to customer.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Logistics

Description :

1. Leveraged fashion and merchandising expertise to grow graphic tee sales 15% while devising innovative strategies to sustain year-over-year growth.
2. Researched junior market trends by conducting competitive analysis and shopping, viewing trend services, coordinating focus groups, performing periodical research, and monitoring street fashion trends.
3. Performed field research by viewing and analyzing teen buying habits and viewing televised programming geared at teens.
4. Met with buying teams to discuss trends, competitor pricing strategies, identify new potential key items, and graphics; trained and mentored interns to assist buying team.
5. Leveraged research to create new styles and generate graphics ideas in collaboration with vendors and sales representatives.
6. Produced daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports on inventory sales, and tracked sales to forecast reorders and future buys.
7. Introduced visual assortment guide identifying past performers, percent sell-throughs, and assortments.
8. Assigned style numbers, input costing, and developed purchase orders in merchandising system for 50+ vendors.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelor Of Arts

Description :

1. Sourced products and full collections from China, and maintained domestic relationships through FOB and drop-ship programs.
2. Pursed new business ventures and partners for PurchaseNet, including working to create a partnership and a vision for the Gund/1800flowers.com co-brand initiative.
3. Revamped and re-categorized all products for PurchaseNet, while maintaining all current relationships.
4. Product development including the creation and bundling of new product, as well as working with merchants and celebrity designers to achieve the look and feel for their vision.
5. Established and analyzed pricing and layout of all products.
6. Created price points for all types of BloomNet shops (Retail, Franchise, LFC, BMT) Collaborated in creating the product sourcing calendar and request forms to standardize the import/domestic sourcing process for the enterprise, including the development and creation of sourcing tools such as the PSR, PIF and REQ.
7. Created several how-to manuals for systems such as Oracle and Atlas.
8. Managed day to day operations with all warehouses and over 50 overseas factories.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Human Resource Management

Description :

1. Forecast and monitor buy of products using Just in Time method based on company order volume, perishability and seasonality.
2. Maintain a strong rapport and positive dialog with suppliers to seek out promotional support to enhance profitability and provide better value to our customers.
3. Implement markdown strategy for promotional events to maximize increase in sales while maintaining necessary company margin.
4. Report on a variety of metrics including but not limited to Margin, Gross Profit Dollars, Order Penetration and Sales Comparison for Products (across any period of time), Pre and Post Promotion Profitability, Vendor Fill Rate.
5. Meet with current or prospective vendors periodically to analyze improvement in the variety of products offered to our customers.
6. Maintain open and dialogue with Receiving and Plant Operations to fulfill all necessary aspects of flow of goods in and out of our facility.
7. Actively participate in departmental and inter-departmental meetings to strive to make the department more congruent with company goals and aspirations.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor Of Arts

Description :

1. Obtain information on products and pricing, coordinating contract negotiation maintains contact with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies and equipment.
2. Coordinated with vendors on material return for credit or replacement due to nonconformance, defect, price variations, and cancellation of orders.
3. Maintained, organized, and archived all relative product files on recurring purchases and for merchandise on back order.
4. Works cooperatively and jointly with internal customers to provide quality, seamless customer service Contact with vendor sales representatives concerning any shortages, overages, or substituted items to insure proper credit.
5. Maintained appropriate levels of inventory for all area of distribution centers.
6. Assist Buyer in transferring product between DC's to DC's and to keep Service Level at or above 98%.
7. Work all Purchase Orders and Investment Buys for proactive problem solving to ensure product service levels, inventory levels and DSI are met.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Business Administration

Description :

1. Directed the allocation of merchandise for four commodities to 100+ store locations over three divisions for import/export retailer.
2. Analyzed sales and forecast reports, then ordered product from vendors for both direct shipments to stores and to four logistical warehouses around the country for distribution based upon these reports.
3. Coordinated with vendors to create assortments and negotiated pricing and terms.
4. Organized item maintenance including creating and modifying sku numbers, setting up classes and subclasses within Hierarchy and implementing price changes.
5. Establishing min/max and shelf quantities for all locations.
6. Created and maintained spreadsheets for weekly and monthly sales recap reports for presentation to Corporate Buyers and President of Buying and Merchandising.
7. Corresponded daily with Store Managers, Regional Managers and Vendors to handle special requests, tracking merchandise, arranging return authorizations and resolving all related issues.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Supported the buying team in maximizing the business in the process of achieving sales, margin, and inventory turnover.
2. Assisted in the execution of assortment planning, production selection, vendor negotiation, and marketing.
3. Provided research support in the execution of sales, margin, markdown, and inventory plans by being able to review, interpret, and recommend a strategy based on the data from financial systems.
4. Made recommendations for promotional performance by analyzing and interpreting sales trends, promotional sales and margin results.
5. Proficient in vendor agreements to collect accurate allowances/subsidies as well as validating the backup data.
6. Co-owner in the development of product, negotiation of cost, allowances/subsidies, and terms.
7. Key contact in the obtaining samples and participate in merchandise selection during advertising planning meetings.
8. Ensured all advertising and signage information was accurate before release.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Merchandising Management

Description :

1. Assisted buyer with operation of $28M Crystal Department.
2. Developed and monitored inventory assortments for 82 store locations Placed, tracked and adjusted orders, based on rates of sale and open to buy.
3. Assisted in product development, order placement, tracking and distribution of private label program, ensuring appropriate stock to sales ratios for all 82 locations.
4. Negotiated with vendors for aggressive pricing, advertising support, markdowns and returns.
5. Responsible for all aspects of advertising, product layout, pricing, and copy Created signage for entire crystal assortment and promotions.
6. Directed all stores on proper signage, merchandising techniques, product flows and adjacencies.
7. Worked closely with vendors to advertise, plan and coordinate special events, such as Waterford Artisan Events.
8. Communicated daily with store personnel to coordinate training and compliance with corporate initiatives.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelors Of Science

Description :

1. Worked with buyer to determine purchase order quantities and flow of product.
2. Create purchase orders and communicate allocation parameters.
3. Resolve any issues from team, distribution center, and vendors.
4. Collaborated with financial planner to monitor and adjust receipts of merchandise to meet open to buy dollars, weeks of supply, and sales plan.
5. Managed all aspects of advertising including ad cadence, vendor samples, and offer execution for circulars and in-store promotions.
6. Developed pre-season, peak-season and exit replenishment strategies to support SKU rationalization project that fit to plan and achieved gross margin targets.
7. Oversee all processes of the firearms special orders business.
8. Partnered with Training and Development; provided expert material and determined training topics, designed and developed course curriculum and executed training classes for the role of Assistant Buyer.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Assisted in the development of merchandise assortments by category.
2. Optimized sales and gross margin dollars by analyzing, evaluating and adjusting sales and inventory plans by store.
3. Prepared and maintained recommended merchandise floor plans for store locations.
4. Responsible for event planning and sales promotions.
5. Analyzed business trends and controlled expenses by implementing markdowns and budget planning for open to buy.
6. Established recommended ad quantities/orders with Allocations Department and worked directly with external vendors and store managers to maintain adequate merchandise inventory levels and implementation of marketing strategies.
7. Responsible for meeting sales goals and merchandise sell through percents.
8. Coordinated marketing plans with advertising, display, and merchandising departments and directly involved in creating print ads for marketing and sales promotions.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Business Administration