Julia Povich
Columbus,OH
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Buyer - Toys
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Columbus, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained timely product deliveries by effectively communicating with vendors, merchants and distribution center.
- Leveraged strong analytical skills to evaluate sales data, driving better-informed buying decisions that maximized profits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain open to buy files, assemble advertisement worksheets and samples etc.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by sourcing and negotiating deals with advantageous pricing.
Merchant in Training and Aspire Program
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Columbus, OH
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked on Assortment Breadth project and presented to Executive leadership.
- Met with CEO monthly as a part of the Culture Ambassador committee.
- Attended classes and workshops to enhance merchandising and leadership skills.
Merchandise Coordinator - Bath and Flooring
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Columbus, OH
12.2019 - 08.2023
- Processes SKU creation and purchase orders to ensure they are accurate in the system.
- Resolves POS and troubleshooting issues from the distribution centers.
- Assists buyer with product planning and development by approving colors, design and quality.
- Creates electronic packaging requests for private label buys and assists in packaging development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2019
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Market Trends
- Price Negotiation
- Data Analysis
- Vendor relationships
- MicroStrategy
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
Associate Buyer - Toys
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Merchant in Training and Aspire Program
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2023
Merchandise Coordinator - Bath and Flooring
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
12.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Michigan State University