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ASSISTANT BUYER

Administration & Clerical

Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management. With years of experience as a buyer for companies such as Adidas and Lids while collaborating with various major sport leagues.

Procure and purchase merchandise for over 800 colleges including Harvard, Columbia, and Yale.
Frequently requested to lead product development and provide consultation for vendors on new products.
Examine sales results across multiple departments and identify future seasonal strategies and marketing opportunities.
Based on weekly sales review, 40% of my purchases are consistently ranked in the top twenty items sold.

Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.

PURCHASING COORDINATOR

Work with domestic and international vendors to obtain product and service information, such as price, availability, specifications, and delivery schedule.
Collaborates with Account Executives to support the purchase order process from end-to-end, including but not limited to entry, maintenance, and resolving issues.
Established cross-functional relationships in order to effectively grow and maintain business and financial expectations.
Develop a working knowledge of Buying functions including sourcing and developing an assortment, vendor management, sales analysis and product exposure strategies across all channels.

ASSOCIATE BUYER

Department head responsible for supervising 25 team members to produce high quality merchandise for quick turn around events such as NBA and NHL championships.
Managed phrase and concept approval through licensed legal team.
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers.
Completed the creation process by managing buy ready confirmation with all system requirements - pricing confirmation, artwork status, inventory availability.

OPERATIONS PROCESS COORDINATOR

Worked directly with major sports leagues such as NBA and NHL teams representatives concerning graphics and art concepts.
Maintained high-capacity workload effectively with quick production turnaround in addition to exceptional customer service and strong client relationship skills resulted in a leadership role within the team.
Trained and supervised new employees.
Promoted to Operations Process Coordinator - see above.

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Hollander Norwood

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