Rachel Lindau
Denver | United States
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Industries
Lifestyle
Swim
Yoga
Summary
Activity
Work experience
Jackrabbit/ Running Specialty Group
Sr. Associate Buyer | 10/2016 - 05/2017
• Managed 100 vendor relationships and gave direction on their performance to the financial plan
• Ran weekly financial reports and presented finding to entire company
• Created a customized assortment for 65 stores and ecommerce, increasing Nutrition sales to $220K, +3% week over week
• Analyzed vendor performance and made necessary inventory transfers driving an increase in sales of 5% month over month
• Manipulated and built SQL’s to influence buying decisions
• Made strategic decisions on Apparel pricing approach by store, growing sales +8% month over month
• Directed analysts on correct product assortment placement increasing the monthly turn to 5%
Sports Authority
Assistant Buyer | 07/2015 - 06/2016
Marketing
•Calculated advertising projections in conjunction with $30M USD financial plan
•Managed inventory and product markdowns that drove a 7% increase in swim and surf sales in Quarter 1 compared to a 3% increase in the year prior
Financial Management
•Independently created a merchandise assortment based on a financial plan of $15.9M USD for Fall/Holiday 2016
•Built a tailored product assortment for 480 stores and ecommerce with the planning team, which lead to an increase in swim and surf sales of $2.3 M USD, +6.4% year over year. Ranked 4th of 52 departments.
•Partnered with private brand team for the development and growth of 3 private brands increasing sales from $5M in 2014 to $14M USD in 2016.
•Managed 1500 inline items and 480 store assortment
Logistical Coordination
•Determined key items and researched in stock levels to guarantee correct inventory placement leading to a 20% increase in sales for top regions year over year
CHEFS Catalog
Assistant Buyer | 05/2014 - 07/2015
• Built strong relationship with vendors through requesting samples, negotiating cost, and product meetings
• Prepared and distributed new product information assuring correct retail and product information was placed online and in catalog
• Proofed catalog and web copy for accuracy
• Researched and pursued trends in the cooking industry to stay competitive with other cooking retailers
• Maintained and created new and existing items
• Analyzed financial reports to assist in buying decisions
• Produced an in-depth analysis to determine the bar category was a key area of growth
Education history
Colorado College
Bachelor of Arts | 2009 - 2013
