Amy Tritthart: BUYER in Greater Boston, MA

• Merchant for Sierra, outdoor division of the leading global Fortune 500 retailer • Provide fresh assortment of quality product at sharp everyday value to e-commerce and brick & mortar channels • Autonomously manage my category & business by acquiring brands for growth • Recognize emerging trends and identify areas of opportunity within the business • Drive profitable sales by purchasing accurate depth in inventory, close to need and pricing appropriately • Achieve financial goals and accountability by managing Open to Buy for respective category • Utilize worldwide buying leverage by partnering across divisions while balancing chain diversity • Build and develop solid vendor relationships, remaining nimble to pivot as business needs dictate

• Delivered project support to store design team, ensured store designs were completed in accordance with corporate guidelines • Key communication liaison between Director of Design, design team, vendors, architects engineers and commercial construction managers • Conducted design presentations that followed commercial retail trends incorporated samples & specifications for landlord, city and department review

• Coordinated hospitality remodel & new construction fixtures, furniture & equipment design projects • Managed vendors, client contacts and interior design schedules and budgets • Analyzed quotes, performed bid analysis and selected final vendors for individual projects. • Expedited orders and tracked inventory through communication with freight managers, general contractors and installers • Resolved conflict with lost or damaged goods. Finalized projects by compiling punch lists & closeout procedures