Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail Career Research

Sears Roebuck & CO

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Manager - Hoffman Estates, IL

Responsible for all current and new merchandising systems. Developed and implemented business plans involving forecasting, inventory planning, sales tracking and price optimization. Managed $30M budgets and staff of 25.

Avg. Salary: $100,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Sears Roebuck & CO

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Manager - Hoffman Estates, IL

Created first Interactive Data Warehouse (SPRS) system to track key performance indicators. System generated reliable reporting of sales, inventory, and margin as single number. Responsible for $25M budget and 50 staff.

Avg. Salary: $100,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Bed Bath & Beyond

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Manager - Cincinnati, OH

Motivating employees and initiating programs resulting in an increased level of customer service provided by each location. Properly staffing and scheduling as necessary to maximize coverage during peak traffic times. Provide quality orientation and continued training for every hired associate in various departments throughout location. Effectively manage Bridal and Gift Registry Program through training and development ...

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Charlotte Russe Inc.

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Manager - Florence, KY

As Store Manager I, Oversaw all operations of store staff and support management Daily, Weekly, Monthly Sales Analysis Recruiting Hiring Scheduling and Payroll Control Annual Reviews of entire staff and support management Cash Handling Orientating and Training all associates and support management to ensure retention

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

K-Mart

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Store Manager - Augusta, ME

Supervise employees, give them daily direction and follow up. Company correspondence. Customer Service. Store Support, vendor affiliation and trouble shooting. Helping in any aspect that is needed, from doing resets to covering a department. Doing anything that is needed of me.

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Brooks Pharmacy(Medicine Shoppe)

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Store Manager - Gardiner, ME

I was the store manager, I did every aspect of the store, from Personnel, scheduling, resets, customer service, P & L's, Invoicing, unloading trucks, working on the sales floor.

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Wal-Mart

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Store Manager - Augusta, ME

I started as an hourly floor associate doing customer service, I was promoted to Dept Manager of the Domestics Department, which involved stocking, ordering, supervising, and customer service. I was after promoted to overnight support manager, supervising a night crew, working freight and taking care of features. Then I was promoted to Assistant Mananger doing all aspects of the Big Box Retail Store.

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Farifields Insurance Agency

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Store Manager - Augusta, ME

I was a licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent, where I sold personal lines insurance. I also did customer service.

Avg. Salary: $46,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

SAMs Club

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Assistant Buyer - Bentonville, AR

Asst. Buyer Imaging & Blank Media -- Dec 2007-Apr 2009 Responsible for increasing Sales & Profit using best in class SKU and inventory management processes with buying and replenishment team. Utilized company assets, supplier resources, and business relationships for obtaining optimal success. Facilitated internal departmental communications throughout operations, marketing, and replenishment departments to ensure categor...

Avg. Salary: $45,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

SAMs Club

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Assistant Buyer - Bentonville, AR

Replenishment Manager/Coordinator for General Merchandise -- Aug 1998-Dec 2007 Category Management, including Home-lines, Apparel, and Electronics, with up to $1B annual sales. Controlled over $165M average Inventory while maintaining up to 6 annual Turns with over 99% In-Stock levels. Led Customer Support Team for entire Division, while supporting a roll-out of new Collectibles Distribution Center and enhancing Apparel ...

Avg. Salary: $45,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available