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Connie Hua

Merchandiser
Walnut,CA

Summary

Results-driven merchandising and e-commerce professional with over 20 years of experience in the retail industry. Specializing in buying, merchandising, pricing strategy, and inventory management, I have consistently achieved impressive sales growth and optimized product strategies. Expertise extends to managing cross-functional teams in both retail and e-commerce channels, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient operations. Strong background in luxury, sports, and fashion brands, with deep understanding of OTB planning, product selection, and sales performance analysis.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Merchandiser

Danskin
Shanghai, China
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: An American sports brand
  • Managed Danskin business in China, an American sports brand, developing business in both retail and e-commerce channels
  • Set product assortment each season
  • Created and executed OTB plans for each season
  • Defined product strategy, including categories, pricing strategy, new product development schedule, launch periods, marketing and promotion strategies, and margin recommendations
  • Monitored sales performance and adjusted strategies to control inventory levels effectively
  • Analyzed market trends and continuously developed new categories and products for the brand, such as backpacks, gym bags, sweat-wicking fitness headbands, and seamless sports briefs. Most of these received positive feedback in the market.
  • Effinety control stock level, control product lift cycle into 36 months.

E-commerce Manager

Lorna Jane
Shanghai, China
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: An Australian sports brand, growing rapidly in China's e-commerce market
  • Led Lorna Jane China business in China, an Australian sports brand, growing rapidly in China's e-commerce market
  • Developed OTB plans and executed monthly product selection (RC, quantity, size curve)
  • Established retail pricing strategies aligned with market trends and business goals
  • Monitored shipment arrival progress and worked with logistics teams
  • Provided seasonal product development recommendations to the Australian design team
  • Defined sales plans for major Tmall promotions, 30% GMV increased in Tmall promotions through adjusting product strategy
  • Developed discount strategies to maximize sales and manage product lifecycle
  • Controlled inventory levels to ensure optimized stock availability
  • Prepared and presented business analysis reports for senior management
  • An Australian sports brand, growing rapidly in China's e-commerce market

Sales & Merchandising Manager

Fung Kids (Shanghai) Limited
Shanghai, China
08.2019 - 11.2021
  • Company Overview: A well-known French children's fashion brand with 43 retail stores and e-commerce presence on Tmall, JD, and Redbook
  • Managed Petit Bateau China business, a well-known French children's fashion brand with 43 retail stores and e-commerce presence on Tmall, JD, and Redbook
  • Created and executed OTB plans for each season
  • Conducted product selection, ensuring optimal RC, quantity, and budget allocation
  • Established retail pricing structures in alignment with market positioning
  • Coordinated shipment delivery with the France-based team and tracked payment processes
  • Provided feedback on local product preferences to assist the France team in future designs
  • Collaborated on market research initiatives to support the development of China-specific collections
  • Verified Chinese tag information with suppliers and collected lab test reports
  • Oversaw stock release and allocation to retail stores, increasing ST by 9% in AW19
  • Led merchandise management for WeChat stores, including new arrivals and promotions
  • Provided product details to the e-commerce team, ensured launch schedule compliance, and tracked performance
  • Coordinated with marketing teams (TikTok, Redbook, and WeChat) to optimize brand exposure
  • Developed discount strategies and adjusted pricing plans for retail and e-commerce channels while maintaining gross profit control
  • A well-known French children's fashion brand with 43 retail stores and e-commerce presence on Tmall, JD, and Redbook

Merchandiser

Ferragamo Co. Ltd
Shanghai, China
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Managed outlet merchandise for six stores in China
  • Conducted stock allocation, transfers, and family sales
  • Collaborated with the marketing team on mall promotions
  • Developed and implemented outlet discount strategies.
  • Keep reasonable stock level for outlets store, insure product life cycle in 36 months.

Assistant Merchandising Manager

Luxba Group
Shanghai, China
02.2012 - 01.2019
  • Controlled shop stock handled stock transfer and allocation, and provided sales reports for analysis
  • Managed vendor communication regarding lab testing, defective items, and spare parts for in-house repairs
  • Oversaw outlet merchandise business and organized bargain fairs
  • Achievements: Assisted in resolving AIC inspection cases and handled malicious claims from professional societies
  • Prove ST get to 60% at the season end.

Merchandising Supervisor

Luxba Group
Shanghai, China
02.2010 - 02.2012
  • Managed shop stock efficiently, handled stock transfers and allocation, and provided sales reports for analysis.
  • Coordinated with vendors regarding lab testing, defective items, and secured spare parts for in-house repairs.
  • Oversaw outlet merchandise operations, including bargain fairs and discount strategies.
  • Achievements: Insure ST get to 65% at the season end.

Merchandising Associate

Luxba Group
Shanghai, China
09.2007 - 02.2010
  • Provided sales reports for analysis and tracked shipment follow-ups
  • Managed ERP operations and lab test processes
  • Translated washing labels for accuracy and compliance

Translated approximately 300 SKUs each season, ensuring all information on washing labels and certification cards was accurate.

Buyer

The Pacific Ocean Group Shanghai Trading Co. Ltd
Shanghai, China
01.2006 - 07.2007
  • Purchased woven fabrics for clothing, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and price control
  • Selected and negotiated with suppliers for accessories and materials
  • Worked closely with designers to confirm fabric quality and color accuracy
  • Assisted the sales team in reordering best-selling styles and resolving quality issues
  • Efficiently found and selected the best-valued fabrics and accessories from 3-5 vendors, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best prices.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

Buyer

JIMMY Clothing Co., Ltd (Apparel/Textiles)
Shanghai, China
08.2004 - 12.2005
  • Purchased wash labels, price tags, and other garment labels
  • Managed the sample-to-production process, issued purchase orders, and coordinated with vendors
  • Oversaw production processes, applied for payments, and resolved production issues
  • Conducted sales data analysis and reordered best-selling products
  • Communicated closely and efficiently with the production team, ensuring 98% of order confirmations were launched on time.

Sales Assistant

Shanghai A&D Clothing Co., Ltd
Shanghai, China
01.2003 - 04.2004
  • Assisted the Sales & Development Manager in shop expansion from 3 to 24 locations in 2 years
  • Entered daily sales data in ERP, prepared sales reports, and reconciled accounts with shopping malls
  • Communicated with store teams to understand needs and relay feedback to relevant departments
  • Provided POS training for new store openings
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - English

Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Management and System

Shanghai East China Normal University
Shanghai, China
02.2004 - 06.2007

Associate of Science - Computer Information Management

Xinqiao College
Shanghai, China
09.1999 - 07.2002

Skills

  • Merchandising & Buying Strategy

  • OTB Planning & Inventory Management

  • E-commerce & Retail Operations

  • Pricing Strategy & Discount Management

  • Sales Analysis & Business Reporting

  • Cross-functional Team Leadership

  • Market Research & Product Development

  • Luxury, Fashion, and Sports Brand Management

Accomplishments

Monitored sales performance and adjusted strategies to control inventory levels effectively. Through product strategy adjustments, boosted GMV by 30% year-over-year on e-commerce platforms. Optimized ordering strategy, launch timeline, and promotional planning, increasing sell-through rate by 9% YoY and achieving a 2% sales growth in the same year. Implemented an effective clearance strategy, keeping inventory lifecycle within 36 months.


Timeline

Some College (No Degree) - English

Mt. San Antonio College
08.2024 - 12.2024

Merchandiser

Danskin
10.2022 - 06.2023

E-commerce Manager

Lorna Jane
12.2021 - 10.2022

Sales & Merchandising Manager

Fung Kids (Shanghai) Limited
08.2019 - 11.2021

Merchandiser

Ferragamo Co. Ltd
01.2019 - 04.2019

Assistant Merchandising Manager

Luxba Group
02.2012 - 01.2019

Merchandising Supervisor

Luxba Group
02.2010 - 02.2012

Merchandising Associate

Luxba Group
09.2007 - 02.2010

Buyer

The Pacific Ocean Group Shanghai Trading Co. Ltd
01.2006 - 07.2007

Buyer

JIMMY Clothing Co., Ltd (Apparel/Textiles)
08.2004 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Management and System

Shanghai East China Normal University
02.2004 - 06.2007

Sales Assistant

Shanghai A&D Clothing Co., Ltd
01.2003 - 04.2004

Associate of Science - Computer Information Management

Xinqiao College
09.1999 - 07.2002
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