Brooke Parendo
Fort Leonard Wood,MO
Summary
Passionate Buyer with over 4 years of progressive retail experience. Well versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting business with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments. Looking to immerse myself in new challenges with an organization that appreciates an understanding of the latest trends and personal development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Qurate Inc
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed over $172 million dollars in sales in the cleaning, household and home environment buying offices
- 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 WOS and ending the year under inventory
- Achieved cost savings by negotiations with vendors both domestic and overseas concerning prices, product development, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure all items were legally approved to be on-air in a timely manner
Buyer
Bealls Retail Group
12.2021 - 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, sleepwear and accessories
- Transitioned from a Department store strategy to mass merchant strategy in under 5 months
- Partnered with vendors to create a planogram for socks/underwear in 2-month timeframe while maintaining GM and improving ST drastically
- Supervised a staff of two within the division teaching them to conduct competitive analysis and trend research to support product positioning and sales growth while aiding in their growth and development
Assistant Buyer
Bealls Retail Group
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Assistant buyer in Tabletop Housewares division, with a plan of $100M for FY22
- Drove meaningful change from a product assortment perspective, resulting in a 125% life from 2020/2021 FY
- 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 Financial Planner
Bealls Retail Group
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Planned store-level monthly sales for the Home Decor and Seasonal Gifts business, totaling $450M 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 company initiatives continuing to advocate for store level growth
- Worked with cross functional teams to propose additional funding based on store-merchandise level needs
- Wrote training materials, assisted in developing a suite of best practices for role, taught training classes and performed ad hoc systems (SAS) trouble shooting for team
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2017
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2015
Skills
- Business Driver
- Purchase Order Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship Building
- Materials sourcing
- Global Procurement
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Time Management
- Talent Leader/Team Builder
- Critical thinking
- Computer Literacy
Timeline
Buyer
Qurate Inc
09.2022 - 09.2024
Buyer
Bealls Retail Group
12.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Buyer
Bealls Retail Group
12.2020 - 12.2021
Location Financial Planner
Bealls Retail Group
12.2017 - 12.2020
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Arizona State University
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maine
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