Jessica Karg
Columbus
Summary
Highly motivated Merchandise Planner with experience planning multiple categories, including the management and sell down strategy of clearance inventory. A team player and fast learner with high attention to detail and passion for the industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Merchandise Planner
American Freight Furniture And Mattress
02.2022 - Current
- Identify risks and established opportunities to drive growth and increase profit through effective inventory management.
- Generate and present weekly sales reports and buy plans to support and guide allocation teams buy strategy.
- Work closely with 10+ vendors to maintain quality standards and monitor inventory availability.
- Create and maintain quarterly store assortments.
- Monitor and report clearance sell down on weekly basis.
- Maintain and adjust forecasts within Relex, as well as creating and maintaining all skus.
Visual Merchandiser
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Responsible for creating an environment that influences customers to explore their personal style, supporting and guiding the team to deliver the most inspiring and exciting customer experience.
- Execute weekly floor moves, window installations and styling in line with brand guidelines, including an in depth knowledge of planograms.
- Utilize current and yearly product sales reports to ensure inspiring merchandising strategies and correct product placement.
- Work in a fast paced environment, having to know how to quickly problem solve and delegate for fast and effective results.
Merchandising Intern
Dillards Department Store
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Analyzed selling reports to relay to my team and create goals on how to better our results.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
- Assisted visual merchandiser with floor moves, proper garment presentation, and correct marketing throughout the store.
- Lead departments in absence of manager and maintained department selling, cleanliness and presentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2020
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Sales and Marketing Support
- Organization and Prioritization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Analytical and Critical thinking
- Efficient in Excel, MicroStrategy and Relex
Timeline
Associate Merchandise Planner
American Freight Furniture And Mattress
02.2022 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
10.2020 - 02.2022
Merchandising Intern
Dillards Department Store
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University