Bernadette Voelker

· Strategic Merchandising Planning-aligned with company goals delivering sales and profitability increases

· Vendor Management and Negotiation-Built trusting relationships with National and Proprietary Brands-Negotiated favorable payment terms, secured competitive pricing

· Team Leadership and Development-Developed and Support a team of 23 Buyers to achieve financial and personal goals

· Product Development-provided direction to Vendors with customer in mind first

· Data Driven Decision Making-Utilize sales analytics to optimize category growth in sales and profit.

· Stood up an Independent Buying Team for Extended Assortment on .com

· Built Strong Relationships with Internal teams

· Educated Vendor Community on EA opportunities

· Delivered incremental Sales and Margin

· Identified and Executed Global Buying Opportunities

· Aligned with Global Markets on Strategy

· Negotiated with National Brands on expansion in US and International Markets

· Negotiated Global Profitability opportunities

· Deliver Financial Goals

· Build and Develop a Successful Team

· Identify product trends and white space

· Vendor negotiations