Amanda Brinegar: Men's Apparel & License Buyer in Glendora, CA

Men's Apparel & License Buyer *Maintain seasonal assortment and vendor plans to maximize business and tie back to OTB * Review with management team on previous month business, trends and go forward strategies while collaborating with planners, analysts and online merchandisers * Negotiate firmly with vendors: cost, payment terms, co-op money, returns/exchanges, freight/terms of delivery, opportunity buys, etc. while building strong vendor relationships (Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, Quiksilver, O’Neill, Billabong, Hurley) * Review and develop product lines and assortments to achieve budgeted sales and maximize gross margin * Seek new vendors and develop new categories, trends and exclusives * Partner with vendors to spearhead new product marketing campaigns and local team support * Buy for 50 teams across all major sports leagues (NHL, MLB, NBA, MLS, NCAA, NFL) * Work closely with Director of Consumer Licensing for the major sports leagues to ensure Sport Chalet supported teams are marketed during the regular season and playoffs * Handle all “Hot Market” product for NBA, MLB, NCAA, NFL, NHL * Maintain accountability for all inventory management * Take ownership of relevant eCommerce categories and business * Procure and supervise the expenditure of all vendor co-op advertising funds * Work with merchandising teams to create exciting in-store displays and merchandising directives leading to increased sales and profit opportunities * Develop a connection to our consumer through our lifestyle brand * Work independently while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines * Demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills along with a passionate understanding of retail merchandising * Manage and execute strategic projects as assigned * Main apparel contact person through company acquisition