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Brooke Parendo

Fort Leonard Wood,MO

Summary

Passionate Associate Buyer with exceptional talents in time management, leadership, decision making, and communicating successfully with stakeholders assessing the merchandise that will exceed business expectations. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Looking to tackle new challenges with an organization that appreciates an understanding of the latest trends.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Qurate Inc
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed over $172 million dollars in sales in the cleaning, household and home environment buying office
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor data to identify opportunities to positively grow sales 23% over LY
  • Increased GM by 500 basis points while maintaining a turn of 2.5 and ending the year under inventory
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
  • Participated in negotiations with vendors both domestic and overseas concerning prices, product development, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.

Associate Buyer

Bealls'
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed $130 million in retail sales, set business strategy and 5-year growth roadmap, and led product selection and optimization
  • Worked with overseas vendors to create a product line to effectively support business needs and white space opportunities in mens furnishings.
  • Transitioned from a Department Store strategy to mass merchant strategy in under five months
  • Partnered with vendors to create a planogram for socks/underwear and implemented in 2-month timeframe while maintain GM and improving ST
  • Supervised a staff of two (including an Assistant Buyer, and a Merchandise Assistant) within the division while conducting competitive analysis and trend research to support product positioning and sales growth while aiding in their growth and development.

Assistant Buyer

Bealls' Outlet
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assistant buying in the Tabletop Housewares division, with a plan of $100M for FY22
  • Drove meaningful change from a product assortment perspective, resulting in a 125% lift from 2020/2021 Fiscal Year
  • Grew GM by 400 basis points, while maintaining a 14% YTD ST over the 2021 Fiscal Year
  • Ensured top-tier relationships with vendors, providing the appropriate level of interaction with vendors in terms of both timely problem resolution and follow-up communication
  • Analyzed daily/weekly sales to forecast business trends and behaviors, to optimize sales.

Location Planner

Bealls' Outlet
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Plan store-level monthly sales for the Home Décor and Seasonal/Gifts business, totaling $350M in fiscal 2020, exceeding sales and turn goals for FY20
  • Developed location plans including sales, inventory, and other KPI’s while adjusting based on store performance and analysis to identify opportunity for growth
  • Wrote training materials, assisted in developing a suite of best practices for the role, taught training classes and performed ad hoc systems (SAS) trouble shooting for team

Education

Bachelors/ Business Administration -

University of Maine- Orono

Masters/ Business Administration -

Arizona State University

Skills

  • Business driver
  • Customer Centric
  • Critical Thinking
  • Talent Leader / Team Builder
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Computer literacy
  • Time management
  • Industry Trends Awareness
  • Materials sourcing
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship Building
  • Purchase Order Management

Timeline

Buyer

Qurate Inc
09.2022 - Current

Associate Buyer

Bealls'
01.2022 - 09.2022

Assistant Buyer

Bealls' Outlet
01.2021 - 01.2022

Location Planner

Bealls' Outlet
01.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelors/ Business Administration -

University of Maine- Orono

Masters/ Business Administration -

Arizona State University

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