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Director/VP Operations/Senior Buyer/ - 21+ years Experience in Retail - Minneapolis
Achievement-oriented professional with demonstrated competency in delivering financial results and leading people and processes to organizational success. Proven success in leading multiple organizational functions. Able to effectively balance competing priorities and meet aggressive standards and financial goals. Strong reputation among colleagues and peers for exceptional communication, project, and people management.
Retail
About Me
Industry: |
Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail |
|---|---|
Occupation: |
Retail |
Ideal Companies: |
Best Buy, Blue Stem, Target, LEI, Gander Mountain, ... |
Education level: |
Bachelor |
Will Relocate: |
No |
Major Responsibilities
Accountable for expansion of 432 new Sunglass Hut stores at Macy's, execution and development of strategic plans, and delivering financial results of $147M in Sales, 4.6% over Plan, 13.3% Comps, and $5.5M over Plan for 2012.
⁃ Successfully implemented stronger performance standards across all key Operational Groups including Store Design, Construction, IT, Merchandising & Planning, and Marketing.
⁃ Improved shop installation process and design resulting in lower installation costs and elevated shop environment.
⁃ Strategically grew business through strong partnerships with Macy's Senior Executives and with the implementation of key marketing initiatives and strategies that improved promotion and event results. Partnered and influenced key product assortments that delivered eleminated promotional reliance on entry level product.
⁃ Demonstrated leadership, passion, and drove positive results by strategically impacting business in response to the constantly changing retail environment.
⁃ Accountable for delivering plan sales and profit. Supported and implemented company goals and objectives including the integration with all leased businesses.
⁃ Empowered team through coaching and skill development while driving performance. Involved in all aspect of store planning including new store openings, remodels, expansions and closings.
⁃ Responsibilities included financial planning, marketing integration, and development of direct reports. Managed all reporting. Developed strategies that delivered results through seamless integration between both the company and leased businesses.
⁃ Assumed all buying responsibilities for multiple business classifications including Junior Career, Status Denim, and Sportswear.
⁃ Responsibilities included development and management of all financial and marketing plans, monthly market trips, and identifying and maximizing trends. Developed private label products for 3 brands. Managed direct reports which included Associate Buyer(s), Merchandise Planner(s), and Specialist(s). Coordinated all hiring, training, and development of bench strength.
⁃ Assumed all planning responsibilities to ensure profitable sales and gross margin through correct placement of product based on selling information.
⁃ Responsibilities included monitoring of sales performance, replenishment of product including all advertised goods and key programs. Tailored assortments to store and market demographics while responding to all trends and opportunities.
