Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
• Managed vendor relationships and collaborated with cross-functional partners to support assortment strategy, inventory flow, and business performance • Analyzed sales trends, customer demand, and market opportunities to inform merchandising decisions and drive category growth • Partnered with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve operational challenges, improve execution, and support business objectives • Balanced competing priorities across merchandising, replenishment, and supply chain teams while maintaining strong communication and alignment
• Managed relationships with 170+ brand partners, serving as a key point of contact for inventory flow, product availability, and business initiative • Coordinated with merchants, planners, vendors, and operations teams to ensure timely execution of assortment and purchasing strategies • Negotiated and managed reorders to maximize product availability while supporting sales and inventory goals • Analyzed business performance and market trends to support buying decisions and identify growth opportunities • Recognized as 2022 Assistant Buyer of the Year for the Beauty & Jewelry Division
• Supported online merchandising initiatives through product setup, catalog management, and content enrichment • Maintained product data accuracy and coordinated vendor information across multiple systems and stakeholders • Assisted in launching new products by managing item setup, UPC information, and vendor documentation