Deanna Mahood
Columbiana,OH
Summary
Goal-driven Sourcing Specialist leveraging years of Merchandising and Sourcing knowledge to assist with sourcing projects to provide financial analysis, cost modeling, and reporting to identify cost savings opportunities and cost increase avoidance strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Specialist (Senior 02/2023-Current)
Signet Jewelers
Akron, OH
04.2022 - Current
- Help implement cost strategy as it relates to stone grid pricing, labor commodity pricing, vendor over-cost %, and SKU-Level cost approvals
- Overseeing and train Loupe Detail Assistants to guarantee that cost approvals are accurate and timely
- Educate Team Members on the various cost components involved in Sourcing and Merchandising, such as raw materials and production costs
- Encourage cost awareness amongst all Sourcing and Merchandising Team Members by holding trainings and meetings to continue transparent and efficient communication
- Maintain strong relationship with Suppliers, which involves clear communication, expectations, and collaboration
Assistant Buyer
Signet Jewelers
Akron, OH
10.2018 - Current
- Supports the buyer by purchasing the goods for a program that makes millions annually
- Supports the team by strategizing the development of each product category by running weekly reporting on sales and margin performance
- Works closely with buyer, planner, and analyst to develop program parameters
- Negotiates with vendors on product fulfillment processes
- Place orders and ensures delivery of merchandise on time to the stores
- Merchandise items for catalogs, banners, and other promotional signage throughout the year to stay competitive in the marketplace.
Detail Assistant
Signet Jewelers
Akron, OH
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Assist the Bridal CMT with day to day tasks including linesheet proofing, pricing, skuing, vendor communications, and assortment based projects
- Maintain a close relationship with vendors
- Manage Bridal CMT samples for presentations, testing, and photography
- Research and resolve all product variances and pricing issues for incoming product
- Identify trends in the market and recommend new product ideas
- Understanding the gross margin goals for CMT
- Run and review sales reports from MicroStrategy.
Internship
MJJ Brilliant
New York, NY
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed and maintained social media strategy for up and coming company; Quick Jewelry Repairs
- Assisted with event management tasks
- Strategized onboarding and new customer relationships.
Full Time Sales Associate
Michael Kors
Aurora, Ohio
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Informed customers about the 'Jet Set' Michael Kors lifestyle by educating them on quality, materials, and functionality of the product
- Met personal as well as team sales goals including net sales and UPT
- Connected with customers on a personal level, by providing them merchandise information, assisting personal needs, and making long term relationships by contacting clients after the sale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Negotiating
- Strategic Thinking
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Leadership
- Change Management
- Communication Skills
- Sales
- Visual Merchandising
- Social Media Marketing
- Product Development
Accomplishments
- DCA Certificate
- DCA Colored Gemstone Certificate
- GIA Certificate-Diamond Essentials
Timeline
Sourcing Specialist (Senior 02/2023-Current)
Signet Jewelers
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Buyer
Signet Jewelers
10.2018 - Current
Detail Assistant
Signet Jewelers
06.2017 - 10.2018
Internship
MJJ Brilliant
08.2016 - 12.2016
Full Time Sales Associate
Michael Kors
10.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University