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Mary Carlsen: in Seattle, WA

Mary Carlsen

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Seattle | United States
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Nordstrom

Senior Product Merchandiser | 04/2017 - 07/2019

Supported the comprehensive operations for Women's Footwear In-House Product Group, leading strategic vision from concept through delivery for four regular price and two off-price brands. Collaborated with design and production teams to establish volume goals by channel and country, forecasting the number of vendor product number (VPN) styles required to manufacture annually to exceed financial projections. Communicated to cross-functional teams to establish calendar of timeline deliverables to achieve target costs for profitability. Evaluated manufacturer samples for buying teams to ensure quality of goods were aligned with product specifications.
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Nordstrom

Planning Manager, Handbags Division | 07/2013 - 04/2017

Led three buy planning teams, supporting 20 direct reports and 25 indirect reports, and financial accountability over $350M sales annually. Developed, coached, and mentored a diverse team for succession planning. Partnered with key brands to drive consumer spend across leading trend designers. Created and delivered annual strategic presentations to executive leadership, highlighting financial projections based on white space within market and full alignment with corporate strategies. Recognized with various commendations, including: 2015 Nordstrom One Leadership Award, 2014 Nordstrom Flagship Trail Blazing Award, 2014 Nordstrom Merchandiser of the Year Award, 2014 Handbags Planning Manager of the Year Award and 2013 Nordstrom Exceptional Teamwork Award.
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Whitworth University

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

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