Kirsten Schultz: Junior Buyer - Apparel & Accessories in Long Beach, CA
Kirsten Schultz
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
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
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
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
Education history
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associate of Arts | 2007 - 2009
Normandale Community College
Associate of Arts | 2005 - 2007
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