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Ashley Troupe-Dean

Sandy Springs,GA

Summary

Driven Planner with 10-year track record working in buying, inventory management, and financial planning. Highly adept and detail-oriented in business analytics, inventory efficiency, and sales optimization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Planner

K&G Fashion Superstores
Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - Current
  • Created sales and inventory plans to maximize inventory with volume responsibility of $25 million.
  • Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
  • Allocated purchase orders based on sales history and inventory levels by store location.
  • Retrieved, compiled and analyzed historical and current data trends to determine optimal inventory levels by store location.
  • Identified risks and established opportunities to drive growth and increase profit through effective inventory management.
  • Partnered with Buyers merchants to predict receipt needs each season and recommended markdown or chase processes.
  • Forecasted sales and inventory trends on monthly and seasonal basis.
  • Allocated replenishment product based on capacity, margins and open-to-buy budget to maximize sell-through of items with different levels of demand.
  • Maintained and established levels of replenishment goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time using JDA.

Assistant Buyer

K&G Fashion Superstore
Atlanta, GA
10.2011 - 08.2017
  • Supported buyer, driving volume responsibility of $18 million.
  • Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
  • Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to efficiently order merchandise according to sales trends.
  • Guaranteed timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with distribution centers and vendors.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Implemented consolidations and markdowns to promote higher gross margins.
  • Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
  • Researched and evaluated market trends through online sources, customer feedback and competitor shopping.
  • Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
  • Administered project-based data entry assignments within MicroStrategy database for accurate record-keeping.
  • Generated reports detailing sales trends and store performances.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
12.2006

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Purchasing
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Verbal & Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Planner

K&G Fashion Superstores
08.2017 - Current

Assistant Buyer

K&G Fashion Superstore
10.2011 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences

Tennessee State University

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