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Allie Daughtrey

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Early-career merchandising professional with experience in open-to-buy analysis, sales trend analysis, and vendor negotiation. Supported purchase order management, inventory control, supply chain management, and merchandise planning to help improve assortment decisions and meet buying goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Buyer Assistant

Cato Corporation
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2024 - Current
  • Supported buyer through the entire buying cycle, from concept development to sales floor placement.
  • Coordinated daily vendor communication on product shipments, ensuring timely merchandise delivery.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts for pricing, quantities, and shipping dates.
  • Managed monthly budget using open-to-buy analysis to meet inventory needs.
  • Met with vendors each season to expand merchandise assortment.
  • Analyzed sales trends to identify strong product mixes and support higher sales potential.
  • Conducted quarterly sales analysis to evaluate product performance and highlight opportunities for growth.
  • Assisted with brand social media platforms to increase customer engagement and sales potential

Merchandising Intern

Altar'd State
Knoxville, Tennessee
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported the end-to-end process from conceptualization to product development for the Q4 season
  • Facilitated communication between merchants and vendors, supported merchandise selection, and assisted in purchasing decisions
  • Assisted with floor set changes and merchandise placement updates
  • Collaborated with fellow interns to analyze company's activewear brand and propose strategic enhancements for reinvention

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion And Textile Brand Management And Marketing

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2024

Skills

  • Merchandise planning
  • Sales trend analysis
  • Open to buy analysis
  • Purchase order management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Inventory control
  • Logistics management
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Competitor analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Merchandise Buyer Assistant

Cato Corporation
07.2024 - Current

Merchandising Intern

Altar'd State
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Fashion And Textile Brand Management And Marketing

North Carolina State University

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