jessica claire resumesampleexamplecom 555 4321000 100 montgomery st 10th floor professional summary retail professional twentytwo years experience indepth knowledge procuring negotiating buying merchandising strong track record success analyzing categories identifying market trends understanding consumer buying behavior maintain strong business relationships existing vendors proactively seek new business opportunities competent handle complexities purchasing highvolume retail operations experienced licensed sports apparel accessories souvenir plush hard goods skills product development category management sap price negotiation competitive knowledge trend monitoring assessment pricing promotion ordering purchasing vendor management product procurement product development collaboration sales growth education university guyana guyana 061995 bachelor business administration business administration work history generac power system inc senior buyer bedford 042014 072022 created balanced core assortment supports overall goals understanding strengths weakness overall market trends effectively managed 700 duty paid stores 80 airports commuter terminals hotels approve product assortments negotiates vendors ensures team establish initial purchase quantities pricing managed vendor relationships ensure established contract terms product display standards merchandising guidelines followed manages vendorsupplier logistics freight management procedures maintains contact industry identify evaluate trends product innovations communicated vendors regarding inventory needs negotiated prices maintain profit margins represented company national regional trade shows helped managers daily checklists lastminute requirements brighton collectibles buyer apparel birmingham al 042009 042014 increased overall category sales 40 percent communicated suppliers negotiate best pricing apparel accessories checked incoming orders organized new stock addressed customer issues immediately guarantee swift resolution sourced new vendors effort boost range products offered store locations reducing costs strategic contract negotiations negotiated policies contracts vendors achieve optimal pricing consistent availability placed orders merchandise consistent quality quantity specification requirements interacted vendors store managers maintain ontime deliveries monitored analyzed sales records trends economic conditions anticipate consumer buying patterns determine suitable type quantity company inventory items communicated suppliers negotiate best pricing apparel accessories collaborated buyers special events seasonal promotions maintain adequate product stock drive sales reviewed store locations buying trends ascertain correct assortment apparel maximum sales profits hudson group inc buyer souvenir city state 042004 042009 increased sales 15 percent developed customerdriven assortments supported departmental goals key item focus monitored performance versus plan identify trend opportunities managed vendor performance maximize profitability achieve financial objectives maintained key item stock levels wrote expedited purchase orders removed poor performing items future buys determined lowest possible cost factoring quality reliability negotiated favorable contracts managed vendor purchase order ensure timely delivery hudson group inc visual merchandiser city state 022002 042004 merchandised 30 stores aesthetically pleasing displays showcase company products increase sales monitored replenished display inventory restructured according available stock enhanced overall store appearance applying careful consideration product display locations created interior displays promote products alignment corporate sales objectives simplified 50 planograms merchandising strategies improve processes results traveled market visited vendors assisted buyers merchandise selection