Larissa Brenner: Sr. Manager Customer Development, Team Lead & Sr. Manager Merchandising in Bermuda Run, NC
Larissa Brenner
Sr. Manager Customer Development, Team Lead & Sr. Manager Merchandising
Bermuda Run | United States
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Hanesbrands, Inc
Sr. Manager Customer Development, Team Lead & Sr. Manager Merchandising | 03/2013 - Current
Spearhead end-to-end process from development of the product to final delivery while being on time and within
budget
? Identifying product opportunities by carrying out competitive analysis and analyzing customer needs
? Save costs by professionally negotiating upfront goods with suppliers as well as with buyers on closeout deals
? Use rational strategies in preparing the planning of closeout lists for accounts to gain the best recovery of costs
? Optimize profitability and achieve margin goals for styles by implementing best practices of cost engineering
? Utilize strong field expertise to train and manage the sales team and improve workflow efficiency
? Collaborate with cross-functional teams on costing, packaging, and production to achieve an optimal level of operations
? Communicate extensively with overseas office and factories for development, samples, costs, production and shipping
? Forecast business needs and manage inventory on a quarterly basis
Victoria's Secret
Product Development Manager | 01/2012 - 03/2013
Accomplished organizational goals by responsibly implementing the appropriate development of intimate apparel
and lingerie for retail stores
? Established strong cross-functional relationships to determine vendor allocation and formulate a global sourcing
strategy to produce a positive tangible impact on operations
? Gained set objectives by directing the costing process during the development process and fulfilled the calendar
deliverables throughout the development process for 6 seasons
? Led day-to-day activities and managed a cross-functional teams while leading team meetings, communicating risks,
and providing solutions
? Augmented productivity by establishing product development teams and leading the meetings of cross-functional
groups to communicate risks and provide practical solutions
Macy's Merchandising Group
Product Manager | 01/2011 - 12/2011
? Created the product assortments by actively working with design and skillfully establishing SKU plans
? Oversaw a wide range of product development areas and presented innovative products to buyers, leadership, and company executives in all seasons
? Increased the company's sales by suggesting promotional opportunities and proposing practical retail pricing
strategies
? Played an integral role in developing marketing strategies for packing elements and visual merchandising by
collaborating with the marketing department
Native Intimates
Merchandiser/Account Manager | 08/2010 - 12/2010
Achieved the company's goals by actively working with the design and sales team, addressing appropriate designs,
colors, and prints
? Oversaw garment development for quality improvement and contributed to manufacturing bras, panties, and shapewear for potential accounts
? Increased the account and company margins by efficiently developing target pricing while analyzing the market
Maidenform, Inc
Account Manager/Merchandise Manager | 04/2003 - 08/2010
? Facilitated overall sales management and fulfilled the responsibility of achieving the annual sales volume goal of
$42M for Off Price and Clubs
? Implemented robust sales strategies and exceeded sales budget by 20% for three successive years
? Traveled overseas and successfully established international accounts in the UK, Korea, and Taiwan to enhance the revenue of the company