Columbus, Ohio, United States
• Provides support to both the Women’s Athletic and Kids teams • Control and organize sample management • Partner with online merchants and photo studio to ensure product is online. Works with marketing partners to ensure stories are executed • Assists buying team and Planners with price changes, hierarchy changes and RTV’s • Assists with PO and inventory management by writing and releasing orders, reconciling PO’s and handling balance cancels • Communicate and build relationships with vendors and cross functional partners as well as my own team • Assists buyers by pulling and analyzing weekly, as well as monthly selling reports
• Ensured the business operated seamlessly by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars and contact lists • Created and implemented filing systems that were simple yet effective and increased organization • Performed necessary tasks such as preparing emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence; submitted and reconciled expense reports; and assisted with purchase orders and processing • Collaborated daily with cross functional team members as well as support personnel, management, and clients • Coordinated with manufacturers and retailers both in the US and overseas to guarantee production guidelines were being met by managing sample approval, carton markings, shipping, and routing requirements to ensure timely deliveries
• Studied, identified, and forecasted market trends, colors, and icons to create trend boards • Implemented trend boards and market information to create designs, both seasonal and basic, that would sell through quickly and profitably • Approved colors, embroideries, packaging, pre-production, and production samples • Participated in regular meetings to determine innovative textile and design ideas
Seasonal. • Portrayed excellent customer service by greeting customers and working closely to identify their needs and inform them of sales, offers, and the store loyalty program • Drove sales through customer engagement, suggestive selling and sharing of product knowledge • Quickly and efficiently received and stocked merchandise • Maintained a presentable and visually pleasing store by keeping merchandise organized and tidy