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Caroline Cox

Newport Beach,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented merchandising professional with demonstrated success across omni retail and ecommerce channels. Strong background in purchasing, inventory control, assortment planning and sales analytics. Dedicated team member and highly-motivated individual whom strives for greater improvement within myself and processes. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high level of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Buyer- Omni channel Men’s Apparel

Vans
09.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for purchase order creation, inventory flow management, sample management, markdown and promotion execution to POS for men’s apparel omni channel; US, Canada and Mexico full price and outlet stores, US and Canada eCommerce business
  • Manage US localization business in 9 regions and on vans.com.
  • Replenish inventory based on demand and suggest new graphics to SMU team based on historical trends and newness in the marketplace.
  • Oversee Canada t-shirt and sweatshirt omni business. Select assortment to go into full price stores, outlet stores, and on the website.
  • Forecast, strategize and create the buy for upcoming seasons.
  • Analyze and hindsight sales data to optimize assortment strategies.
  • Work through monthly markdowns and consolidations to maintain SKU count.

Buying Clerk- Men’s footwear

Vans
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provided quality clerical support in DTC full price and outlet channels through data entry, inventory management flow, email correspondence, and sample management.
  • Manage inventory lifecycle by creating purchase orders, tracking inventory into DC and work providing delivery dates to allocation team. Execute markdowns in full price stores.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Execute promotions in stores.

Sales Manager - Executive Development Program

Macy’s
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for Macy’s home department with experience in women’s, intimates’ and children’s apparel
  • Analyzed data and presented performing metrics to store and DM's
  • Coached a team of fourteen employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue to deliver a personalized shopping experience.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to boost satisfaction.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.

Store Manager Intern

Macy’s
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Coached a team of ten associates on delivering a specialized customer service
  • Assisted with running daily store operations.

Women’s Merchandising Intern

Pacsun
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Designed and styled photo shoot for online product merchandising
  • Maintained P.O. system and wrote product orders.
  • Collaborated directly with vendors.

Education

Bachelor of Science – Retailing and Consumer Sciences, Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dance -

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
05.2017

Skills

  • Retail Merchandise Buying
  • Inventory Management
  • Product Assortment Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Ordering and Purchasing
  • Customer Service
  • Trend Assessment
  • Analytical Mindset
  • Sales Analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • SAP and Island Pacific software

Timeline

Assistant Buyer- Omni channel Men’s Apparel

Vans
09.2021 - Current

Buying Clerk- Men’s footwear

Vans
08.2018 - 08.2021

Sales Manager - Executive Development Program

Macy’s
07.2017 - 07.2018

Store Manager Intern

Macy’s
06.2016 - 08.2016

Women’s Merchandising Intern

Pacsun
06.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science – Retailing and Consumer Sciences, Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dance -

University of Arizona

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