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•	Executes vendor selection and develops vendor partnerships
•	Monitors industry trends, evaluates competition, and attends major markets. Executes the merchandise
strategy, including product selection and product and key item development
•	Conducts line reviews / style outs for management and staff. Ensures that new items are set up properly in the item database
•	Critiques sales unit performance analysis for opportunities
•	Coordinates store visits as feasible. Supplies information and assists in floor space strategies and opportunities
•	Manages the development of the vendor / store matrix, and assists in coordinating store input for the matrix
•	Approves departmental sales and average stock targets
•	Executes the flow of the departmental topside plans by month.
•	Participates in the review of and approves departmental topside financial plans. Authorizes departmental
store sales plans
•	Manages the markdown projection process and the projection of vendor allowance
•	Purchasing, Allocation, and Replenishment
•	Oversees appropriate product ticketing and in-store signage. Supports visual team in providing store
presentation guidance

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Buyer

Product development across private label and in-house design team in order to create a complete a well-
rounded assortment
•	Evaluated profitability for in-season sales, financial and inventory performance and suggested adjustments as
needed. Adjustments to merchandise increased quarterly profits by $12m vs. plan
•	Maintain vendor and supplier relations to obtain fair and reasonable prices, volume discounts, shipping
arrangements and payment terms
•	Develop and execute assortment plans based on sales and inventory to allocate for both E-commerce and stores, meet individual financial needs and maximize profits.
•	Periodically attend trade shows, show rooms and vendor meetings
•	Source new merchandise and review existing merchandise to primarily meet guest needs and comply with import and export stipulations
•	Created pre-season sales, OTB, gross margin and inventory plans by class and department to support management
strategies
•	Developed and managed 20% of total merchandise assortment

Apparel Buyer - Denim, Basics, Leather

•	Utilized strong leadership skills and communication expertise to maximize sales and profitability
•	Negotiated costs, vendor margin support, and wholesale pricing
•	Reviewed pricing and promotional strategies
•	Analyzed sales history to pinpoint trends in classification, size, price and color in order to most effectively assort
into the right merchandise to meet customer demands and the changing market
•	Conducted detailed daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal business review based on historical, current trends and market forecasts

Apparel Buyer

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lauren urquhart — Buyer at Saks Fifth Ave — los angeles, CA

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