Bernadette Ramirez: Assistant Buyer - The Village Hat Shop in San Diego, CA

- Support new product selection through following up on tradeshow product leads, analysis of trends, customer and market data, samples, and coordinating with head buyer - Ensure replenishment of merchandise by reviewing daily stock vendor reports and placing product fill in orders for Southern California stores and warehouse - Enter and follow-up on purchase orders, communicate and maintain good relationships with vendors - Recommend changes in product mix and assortment to achieve sales goals - Attend MAGIC fashion tradeshow twice yearly to meet with vendors and preview the new collections; keep abreast of industry changes and product updates - Assist in multiple departments, from copy writing and editing online product descriptions for e-commerce website villagehatshop.com, customer service as well as warehouse duties