ALLISON K. WEBER
Ho-Ho-Kus,New Jersey
Summary
Organized, creative and detail oriented professional with a background in Merchandising, Buying, Sales, Planning, E-Commerce and Event Planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Buyer
Manymoons
Ridgewood, NJ
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
- Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.
- Analyzed and completed supplier performance reviews, addressing corrective actions.
- Tracked product and supply inventories and reported findings to supervisors.
- Developed product purchasing and sales strategies according to company budgets.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Assessed condition of shipped products upon arrival to meet quality standards.
- Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
- Attended trade shows
- Explained product features and benefits to company staff members and customers.
- Monitored product margins and managed product sales.
- Implemented strong product marketing strategies by collaborating with sales teams.
- Presented new merchandise ideas and campaigns to company executives and sales managers.
Buying Associate
Manymoons
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Supported management team to facilitate task completion and meet performance goals.
- Communicated clearly with customers in person and via telephone, driving positive experiences.
- Performed register sales transactions quickly and accurately to comply with established cash control procedures and customer service guidelines.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
- Gathered data to incorporate into reports and presentations.
Associate Buyer
Ross Stores
New York, NY
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Performed operational functions supporting a buying team by providing ongoing analysis and interpretation of key business issues including using merchandise reports, Open-to-Buy monitoring, stock analysis and other ad hoc analysis.
- Managed merchandising systems, all planning tools such as financial plans, ladder plans, and all spreadsheet applications; used reports to make actionable analysis and provide business recommendations to Buyer.
- Created and maintained relationships with internal cross-functional partners and with external vendors to ensure key shipments are delivered and processed and address issues and negotiate with vendors accordingly.
- Focused on Infant Clothing & Acessories, Women's Bras, Panties & Shapewear.
Assistant Buyer
Ross Stores
New York, NY
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Experienced buying in several departments including Women's Streetwear, Men's Shoes, Women's Bras, Panties & Shapewear and Women's Handbags and Small Leather Goods.
Assistant Buyer / Internet Merchant
Gilt Groupe
New York, NY
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Negotiated buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery terms, payment terms) at such companies as Herve Leger, Dolce and Gabbana, Casadei, Tibi, and Carolina Herrera.
- Along with the buyer, created and managed the purchase order process for each buy with the vendor (retail, wholesale, Gilt cost and Gilt retail prices).
- Generated the online flash sales (cross merchandise, swatch, visually merchandise) and wrote copy for the merchandise. Collaborated with creative team to ensure they follow proper styling requirements per branded sale.
- Analyzed data and statistics from each sale (sell throughs, fastest selling styles/sizes, demand, demographics).
Associate Merchandiser
BCBG Max Azria Group
New York, NY
06.2007 - 01.2008
- Collaborated with the Merchant in driving the overall direction of BCBG Max Azria line to the Sales team.
- Partnered with Planning, Sales, Production and Design to develop a profitable line.
- Analyzed current market trends and presented information to Management and Sales.
- Evaluated weekly sales and presented information to Management and Sales in Best Seller meetings.
Sales Assistant
BCBG Max Azria Group
New York, NY
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Entered and analyzed sales data into excel spreadsheets; tracked door sales based on history, plans and projections.
- Communicated with buyers at Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s.
- Wrote up and managed chargebacks and markdown allowances.
- Responded to memos from design and production; consulted with design for style changes.
- Focused on dress division including day, evening, atelier and Herve Leger.
Showroom Assistant
Whet Blu
New York, NY
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Assist with daily functions of leather outerwear showroom including answering phone, managing samples and incoming/outgoing packages, supplies, and correspondence with parent company and vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Specialized Studies - Business Management & Communication
Ohio University
Athens, OH06.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Studies Course: Online Retailing
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYVolunteer Experience
Ho-Ho-Kus Public School
Class Parent: September 2022-present
Holiday Fair Chair: August 2024-present
Beaver Lake Homeowners Association
President: August 2021-August 2022
1st VP: August 2020-August 2021
Director: August 2017-August 2020
Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus
Secretary: May 2020-May 2022
Communications: May 2019-May 2020
Chaired Events: HHK Outdoor Living Tour 2021, HHK Unite with Light 2020, HHK Easter Egg Hunt 2019, Contemporary Club Spring Fundraiser 2018
Ridgewood Cooperative Nursery School
Class Mom: August 2016-June 2017
Ridgewood Moms Club
Playgroups: 2016/2017
Timeline
Lead Buyer
Manymoons
07.2022 - 07.2023
Buying Associate
Manymoons
12.2021 - 07.2022
Associate Buyer
Ross Stores
09.2011 - 08.2013
Assistant Buyer
Ross Stores
05.2009 - 09.2011
Assistant Buyer / Internet Merchant
Gilt Groupe
02.2008 - 11.2008
Associate Merchandiser
BCBG Max Azria Group
06.2007 - 01.2008
Sales Assistant
BCBG Max Azria Group
05.2005 - 06.2007
Showroom Assistant
Whet Blu
08.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Specialized Studies - Business Management & Communication
Ohio University
Some College (No Degree) - Professional Studies Course: Online Retailing
Fashion Institute of Technology