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Elleott McKay

Bella Vista,Arkansas

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Fashion Supplier & Seller Negotiation Strategy Sr. Manager II

Walmart US
05.2023 - Current
  • Drove company initiative to standardize vendor agreements across Fashion by coordinating 168 live supplier discussions with Merchandising leaders.
  • Researched, monitored and analyzed market trends, customer insights and competitors to avail of resources and exercise strategic decisions.
  • Conducted scenario planning exercises for various business situations, facilitating proactive decision making under uncertain conditions.
  • Supported executive decision-making process by preparing detailed reports on industry trends and performance metrics.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, fostering a culture of creative problemsolving.

Women's Intimate Apparel Merchandise Financial Planning Manager II

Walmart US
09.2020 - 01.2023
  • Actioned inventory shifts for Annual Event pallet cancellations to alleviate inventory in stores ($38M).
  • Ensured financial metrics on category team profit and loss were met by preparing financial analysis and reports to understand and explain business trends and performance
  • Provide insight on how key inputs are used in inventory and margin forecasts, decision-making, and month-end recaps
  • Influence assortment and strategy decisions based on financial impacts
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.

Women's Seasonal Apparel Associate Merchant

Walmart US
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Managed Women's Fleece, Sports Bras, Plus Size Swim, Resort Swim and Resort Ski/Snow supporting over $127M in annual sales.
  • Lead Pick Up Today Team for Women's Apparel which grew our active online items from 26% to 85% published.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
  • Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.

Women's Plus Size Apparel Associate Merchant

Walmart US
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Managed $400M business for 6 months while leadership was searching for Senior Merchant.
  • Developed comprehensive reporting tools, providing insight into purchasing performance metrics and highlighting areas for improvement in store execution.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
  • Assisted in the development of new products, working closely with design teams to source appropriate materials and components.
  • Forecasted key programs inventory levels and wrote expedited purchase orders

Women's Apparel Category Team Advisor

Walmart US
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between departments to help business function smoothly.
  • Trained new and existing employees on customer service best practices to improve overall customer handling skills.
  • Anticipated responses and prepared clear and articulate answers.
  • Worked across 2 departments simultaneously while maintaining 7 categories.
  • Led the Women's Apparel Category Team Advisors training and development.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Human Environmental Sciences - Apparel Merchandising and Product Development

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05.2016

Skills

  • Strategy Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Performance Analysis
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • E-commerce Integration
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Merchandising Analytics
  • Budgeting and Finance Competence
  • Data-driven decision-making

Extracurricular Activities

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Officer 

Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture Senator

Timeline

Fashion Supplier & Seller Negotiation Strategy Sr. Manager II

Walmart US
05.2023 - Current

Women's Intimate Apparel Merchandise Financial Planning Manager II

Walmart US
09.2020 - 01.2023

Women's Seasonal Apparel Associate Merchant

Walmart US
10.2019 - 09.2020

Women's Plus Size Apparel Associate Merchant

Walmart US
02.2018 - 10.2019

Women's Apparel Category Team Advisor

Walmart US
08.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Human Environmental Sciences - Apparel Merchandising and Product Development

University of Arkansas

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