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Junior Buyer - Apparel & Accessories

Fashion & Apparel

A dedicated, efficient and goal oriented team player with 7 years of buying experience and possesses the following skills:
• Experienced in multiple aspects of the fashion industry: department stores, retail stores and ecommerce
• Experienced in the following classifications: dresses, sportswear and accessories
• Detailed oriented and has strong analytical skills
• Decision making and strategic thinking in a fast paced environment
• Encourages idea sharing and has implemented new processes while creating training documents 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, ACS, STS and Envue 

- 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


- 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


Senior Associate Buyer - Dresses & Accessories

- 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


Assistant Buyer - Apparel

- 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


Assistant Buyer - Accessories

Find out detailed information about Kirsten Schultz, Junior Buyer - Apparel & Accessories in Long Beach, CA

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

Kirsten Schultz

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Normandale Community College