JENNIFER CONLEY
Galena,OH
Summary
Sourcing professional with proven track record in procurement and vendor management. Known for strategic sourcing and impactful negotiations that enhance supply chain efficiency. Valued team collaborator with results-driven mindset, adaptable to dynamic business needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Stylist
Stitch Fix
12.2020 - Current
- Create an assortment of five pieces to send a client based on their fit and style preferences
- Ability to create personalized notes, of 800 characters, explaining the reason behind the pieces chosen, in a time regulated manner
- Time management skills needed to ensure daily and weekly quotas are met
- Creative and innovative ways to incorporate previous styles purchased with each shipment
- Worked on test panels with corporate leads testing efficient styling processes
- Always a top performer, meeting weekly work expectations
Senior Vendor Analyst
Cardinal Health
10.2008 - 01.2011
- Daily management of vendor compliance for 3rd party freight programs guaranteeing accurate and prompt vendor setup
- Managed roughly 200 vendors ranging from $100-$50K in monthly freight spend with minimal supervision meeting daily goal of vendor activations
- Ran daily analysis of vendor metrics to ensure workload was based on highest profit
- Participated in Six Sigma process to eliminate unnecessary practices to increase workload volume
- Worked closely with sales and management teams to develop stronger guidelines pertaining to vendor relationships
Assistant Buyer/Woven Tops
Lane Bryant
04.2007 - 09.2008
- Volume $130 Million in Sales (OTB of $200M+) - Women's Woven Tops
- Effectively manage the Open to Buy to ensure the bottom line volume and margin performance of the department
- Create and maintain monthly assortment tools (i.e.- excel spreadsheets by floorset of the entire assortment by style number, class, description, units, cost, retail, store allocation, and OTB tracking)
- Perform in-season and hindsight analysis of selling trends by department and classification, including size, color, silhouette, fashion, basics, and hot/cold climates
- Perform monthly competitive shopping analysis
- Assist buyer in forecasting, planning, and reviewing product/line assortments and study industry trends to forecast future merchandise trends while maintaining brand appropriate image
- Work with product development and technical design to develop/assort a cohesive product assortment that is trend-right, brand-right, and fit-right for the plus-sized customer
- Communicate with vendors and negotiate for best pricing and delivery dates to meet the customers' expectations, project brand right merchandise, and maintain a healthy IMU%
- Effectively manage production time calendars to ensure product is delivered on a timely manner
- Review past decisions, current trends, and customer feedback to capture key leanings about the customer to thoroughly understand her attitude, lifestyle, and buying habits in order to pinpoint and address her apparel needs
- Partner with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Stores to provide product knowledge and to serve as an informational resource
- Supervise Merchandise Assistant to maintain accuracy of purchase orders, sample closets, sample request, tickets, and order tracking
Merchandise Assistant/Woven Tops
Lane Bryant
07.2005 - 04.2007
- Responsible for all Purchase Order maintenance including; tracking; entry; daily updates; E-commerce information
- Run on order and related selling reports weekly
- Prepare monthly comp shopping reports
- Analyze sales and size selling, assisting buyer to develop new buy strategies and concepts
- Daily communication with domestic and overseas vendors, negotiating product cost, availability and deliveries
- Maintain and organize garment samples
- Designated point person to assist color office when needed, and review all market colors and prints
- Partner with the visual team to ensure the department's product has accurate floor space
- Attend and actively participate in all garment fit sessions
Purchase Order Associate
Lane Bryant
04.2004 - 07.2005
- Compose and enter purchase orders for bulks and tests, with much attention to detail
- Update and revise purchase orders on a timely basis, in regard to buyer's intent
- Track delivery status of orders to ensure units will achieve their cut date
- Create related selling and flow reports
- Coordinate samples for floorsets and other special projects
Colorist Intern
Lane Bryant
10.2003 - 04.2004
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Textiles and Clothing, Business
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-2003
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Detail-orientated
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Client Retention Strategies
- Works well independently
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Adaptable to change
Timeline
Senior Stylist
Stitch Fix
12.2020 - Current
Senior Vendor Analyst
Cardinal Health
10.2008 - 01.2011
Assistant Buyer/Woven Tops
Lane Bryant
04.2007 - 09.2008
Merchandise Assistant/Woven Tops
Lane Bryant
07.2005 - 04.2007
Purchase Order Associate
Lane Bryant
04.2004 - 07.2005
Colorist Intern
Lane Bryant
10.2003 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Textiles and Clothing, Business
The Ohio State University