Hi, I’m
Abigail Sicilian
Carroll,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Buyer skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Big Lots
Buyer
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies
- Managed associate buyer and coordinator in order to achieve developmental goals for growth and improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve department goals and strategies
Big Lots
Associate Buyer
06.2022 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Analyze business and individual sales trends, Present thorough takeaways and strategic improvements to ensure future business growth
- Manage portfolio of direct vendor relationships, set strategic goals and review performance
- Mentored Merchandise Coordinators, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
Big Lots
Merchandise Coordinator
02.2020 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Assist Buyer with development of assortments by category
- Write orders, work with vendors to track products on time
- Create reports to track sales and sell through of product
Victoria's Secret PINK
Innovations Supervisor
10.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Assisted Visual Team with store floor sets and special projects
- Grew and developed innovations team through store and company education
Victoria's Secret PINK
Beauty Supervisor
11.2018 - 10.2019
Victoria's Secret PINK
Sales and Support Generalist
09.2016 - 11.2018
Arbys Resturant
Crew Member
06.2013 - 07.2017
Education
The University of AkronAkron, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts And Sciences from Fashion Merchandising
05.2019
University Overview
- Minor in Marketing and Sales
Skills
- Product Sourcing
- Retail Math Analytics
- Pricing negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Microstrategy
Timeline
Buyer
Big Lots
08.2024 - Current
Associate Buyer
Big Lots
06.2022 - 08.2024
Merchandise Coordinator
Big Lots
02.2020 - 06.2022
Innovations Supervisor
Victoria's Secret PINK
10.2019 - 02.2020
Beauty Supervisor
Victoria's Secret PINK
11.2018 - 10.2019
Sales and Support Generalist
Victoria's Secret PINK
09.2016 - 11.2018
Crew Member
Arbys Resturant
06.2013 - 07.2017
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts And Sciences from Fashion Merchandising