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Kirsten Schultz: Junior Buyer - Apparel & Accessories in Long Beach, CA

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Kirsten Schultz

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Junior Buyer - Apparel & Accessories
Long Beach | United States
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BCBGeneration

Junior Buyer - Apparel & Accessories | 05/2016 - Current

- Oversee all categories for the Partner Shop Division which includes: Macy’s, Dillard’s and Bloomingdale’s - Create monthly merchandise assortments that support the vision of the BCBGeneration brand while meeting the financial goals to drive sales - Prepare line plans and seasonal focuses for Merchandising and Design based on sales history and trends in the market - Generate, analyze and present weekly and monthly business performance to cross functional teams while identifying business opportunities - Partner with Planning & Allocation to maintain a balanced receipt flow and appropriate inventory levels by store - Partner with Visuals, Store Operations, Marketing and Department Stores to execute product presentation that reflects business needs & goals - Communicate with Department Stores on promotional participation and business review/needs - Manage all aspects of the Bloomingdale’s.com business
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BCBG Max Azria Group

Senior Associate Buyer - Dresses & Accessories | 07/2012 - 05/2016

- Created monthly assortment strategies for Dresses & Accessories for the Partner Shop Division which includes: 225 stores within Macy’s, Dillard’s, Lord & Taylor and Bloomingdale’s - Partnered with Planning & Allocation on allocation strategies,inventory management & sales plans - Recommended and executed pricing strategies to drive sales and turn unproductive merchandise while meeting margin plans - Analyzed sales and presented best and worst sellers to the Director & EVP of Buying on a bi-weekly and monthly basis - Managed markdowns and transfers according to the OTB plan - Selected product for promotional events and partnered with Marketing and Store Operations on product for in store events - Ensured all UPCs and pricing were set up at the Department Stores - Trained & developed Assistant Buyers on operating Bloomingdales.com and LordandTaylor.com businesses
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BCBGeneration

Assistant Buyer - Apparel | 11/2010 - 07/2012

- Bought and managed Sportswear & Dresses for 13 stores for the Retail Division - Collaborated with the Warehouse & Allocators to ensure product was received & allocated on time - Created and analyzed weekly, monthly and quarterly reports - Created and updated buy preps and line sheets with weekly price, unit and style updates - Created memos for retail stores to communicate new promotions, markdowns and transfers - Analyze size selling to send size breaks to Customer Service - Participated in strategic and pre-season planning to maximize future sales
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BCBGeneration

Assistant Buyer - Accessories | 01/2010 - 11/2010

- Created and maintained purchase orders - Created and distributed weekly reports to team members - Approved PP and TOP samples - Attended Market to search for Vendors and select product to enhance the brand - Partnered with vendors in ordering UPC stickers and hangtags - Acted as a liaison between Accounts Payable and Vendors
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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Associate of Arts | 2007 - 2009

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Normandale Community College

Associate of Arts | 2005 - 2007

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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291