experience 082018 present willard herman 32922 medhurst ports dallas tx phone 1 555 586 3367 grant lowe anderson apparel merchandiser phoenix az coach develop direct report well inspiring wider merchandising team strategic thinker emphasis operational excellence great problem solver combine analytical capabilities creative thinking generate practical insights solutions able encourage around striving everyone express opinions ideas within safe space find develop right materials according calendar timelines target prices sourcing policy quality standards risk assessment precaution ensure materials meet brand specification testing requirement manage train mills across defined region vietnam thailand etc 022016032018 pushes newness within region altenwerth group apparel merchandiser phoenix az partner mills creative solutions drive shortest lead time balancing cost quality collaborate across brands find cost leveraging opportunities resolve fabric related issues escalation review proactively initiate support strategic initiatives identifying overseas team add greatest value proactively monitor meet calendar deadlines approvals mill execution ensure capacity meet deadlines manage resources needed develop source new materuialwoven circular knits qualities focus innovation sustainability circularity ensure availability materials support strategic marketing design direction enable commerica success education skills pratt institute bachelors business assist initial showroom setup market preparation create market tools assortment guides recap communicate style color selling identifying seasonal best worst sellers provide strong organization support merchandising department assist calendarproductsample needs proficient excel eg vlookups report running highly collaborative ability work partners across product functions identify resolve issues comfortable working variety systems xpc training systems training would required internal experience following areas buying merchandising sales