Alejandra Vallejo Blandon

Support buying, assortment planning, and product lifecycle management for upholstery categories.

Assist with vendor management, including costing, lead times, product specifications, and item setup.

Analyze sales, inventory, margin, and performance data using IBM, LOFT, and Excel to support buying

decisions.

Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Logistics, and Product Information teams to ensure accurate execution.

Maintain accurate item setup, pricing, and system data to support replenishment and inventory flow.

Monitor market trends and competitive assortments to support category strategy and growth.

Led strategic sourcing and procurement for assigned product categories, negotiating supplier agreements toimprove cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.

Managed supplier relationships, including pricing negotiations, cost management, and ongoing performance tracking.

Supported inventory optimization through demand planning, assortment refinement, and product lifecycle management to improve inventory health and cash flow.

Partnered with vendors on product development, pricing strategy, and quality compliance.

Conducted market and trend analysis to support assortment planning and competitive positioning.

Collaborated cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations teams to align buying strategies with business objectives.

Utilized ERP/MRP systems, IBM/LOFT, Excel, MONDAY, and Pentaho for reporting, analysis, and buying decision support

Supported buying and procurement operations, including purchase order management, item setup, and vendor coordination.

Managed vendor communication and delivery schedules to ensure on-time performance and consistent product quality.

Developed and maintained supplier performance tracking to monitor reliability and service levels.

Conducted cost analysis and cost-benefit evaluations to support sourcing and procurement decisions.

Assisted with inventory flow and order management, helping reduce order cycle times and improve operational efficiency.

Utilized procurement systems and reporting tools to support data accuracy and buying execution.

Led and coached a retail sales team, driving execution of sales, merchandising, and customer engagement

strategies.

Implemented customer service and selling standards to support conversion, upselling, and repeat business.

Executed visual merchandising and product presentation standards to support assortment visibility and sell-through.

Analyzed sales performance and store-level results to identify opportunities for improvement and execution alignment.

Executed sales and merchandising strategies to support revenue growth and in-store performance.

Trained and coached team members on selling standards, product knowledge, and customer service

execution.

Analyzed sales data and performance reports to optimize product placement, promotional execution, and sell-through.

Supported visual standards and merchandising compliance to improve assortment visibility and customer engagement.