Innessa Gastelum
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, supply chain, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Builder
Dillard's
03.2022 - Current
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
Stylist Sales Associate
David's Bridal
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Embraced fashion and understood market trends to articulate in client interactions.
- Enhanced store sales by skillfully cross-selling and upselling related products to clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Supported sales floor, cash wrap and back of house to catalyze daily operations.
- Managed inventory effectively, maintaining an organized stockroom, which led to improved efficiency during busy periods.
- Assisted with visual merchandising efforts during seasonal changeovers, creating fresh new looks that attracted customers'' attention.
- Increased revenue and sales through strategic merchandising, inventory selection and visual display techniques.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of various fabrics, garment construction techniques, and proper care instructions when assisting clients with purchases.
- Increased repeat business by establishing strong relationships with clients through exceptional service and follow-up.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2021
Skills
- Pricing negotiations
- Merchandise planning
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Monitoring
- Vendor Relations
- Ordering and Purchasing
Timeline
Brand Builder
Dillard's
03.2022 - Current
Stylist Sales Associate
David's Bridal
07.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Arizona State University
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