Tia Corrado
Summary
Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Rymax Marketing
02.2023 - Current
- Managing 50+ brands across fashion, handbags, children's, toys, and footwear categories for e-commerce as well as in person retail
- Curate specific assortments amongst thousands of skus to give customers unique shopping experiences
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Analyzed SKU-level performance on an ongoing basis to inform assortment optimization decisions based on sales velocity, margin contribution, and consumer feedback data points.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Provided timely reports on key performance indicators, enabling informed decision-making by senior leadership. (i.e excel/pivot table analysis)
Associate Category Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed the $50 Million Dollar Home Decor category for in store and e-commerce customer experiences (table top decor, mirrors, wall decor, frames)
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality products by establishing rigorous quality control measures across vendors and suppliers.
- Led successful new product launches with comprehensive go-to-market plans, including positioning, messaging, and channel strategy execution.
- Partnered closely with store operations teams to ensure seamless execution of merchandising initiatives at retail locations nationwide.
- Drove sales growth by identifying emerging market trends and adjusting product assortments accordingly.
- Spearheaded the development of private label products, resulting in a differentiated product assortment with higher margins.
- Enhanced category performance by analyzing sales data and implementing strategic merchandising plans.
Associate Buyer
Hudson Group Retail Specialists
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed 25+ Luxury Brands for $25 Million dollar travel retail stores among 50 locations across US airports and luxury casinos
- Brands such as Tumi, Hugo Boss, Salvatore Ferragamo, Calvin Klein, MCM, Coach, etc
- Maintained timely product deliveries by effectively communicating with vendors, merchants and distribution center.
- Participated in trade shows and industry events to stay current on market trends and build valuable connections with suppliers.
- Prepared in-depth reports regarding orders, sales and costs and distributed weekly to appropriate management staff.
- Built lasting partnerships with suppliers through consistent communication and collaboration efforts, fostering trust and reliability within the supply chain network.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings by conducting thorough spend analysis reviews across various product categories.
- Conducted regular vendor evaluations to maintain high-quality product offerings and drive continuous improvement efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2016
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Data-driven decision making
- Relationship building
- Merchandising strategies
- Inventory management
- Knowledgeable in Excel (vlookup, Pivot tables)
- New product introduction
- Market trends
- E-commerce
- Forecasting
Timeline
Buyer
Rymax Marketing
02.2023 - Current
Associate Category Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
01.2021 - 09.2022
Associate Buyer
Hudson Group Retail Specialists
05.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Montclair State University
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