Kaylee Davis
Columbus,GA
Summary
Dynamic Associate Buyer with over 4 years in purchasing and merchandising, adept at aligning market trends with business strategies. Expertise in strategic forecasting, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration to drive customer engagement and operational efficiency. Strong vendor relations and negotiation skills enhance supply chain performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Account Manager
Knocking - Position Impacted by RIF
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Managed a portfolio of 50+ consumer brand partners, serving as the primary strategic advisor and driving annual revenue growth through account growth, retention, and performance optimization.
- Analyzed sales performance, customer insights, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to develop data-driven recommendations that improved campaign performance, brand visibility, and business results.
- Leveraged sales and performance insights to develop strategic recommendations that increased brand visibility, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
Associate Buyer
Versona
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed end-to-end procurement operations, negotiating supplier contracts and pricing agreements, optimizing inventory levels through demand forecasting, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials to support uninterrupted production.
- Monitored supplier performance, quality standards, and compliance requirements, strengthening vendor relationships, reducing defects, and maintaining a reliable, high-performing supply chain.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to align purchasing and merchandising strategies with business objectives, leveraging market and consumer trend analysis to improve product selection, increase customer engagement, and drive operational efficiency.
Assistant Buyer
Ross Dress For Less
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed the purchase order lifecycle to maintain optimal inventory levels, ensure product availability, and support uninterrupted sales operations.
- Monitored supplier performance and delivery schedules, ensuring compliance with quality standards while collaborating with vendors to negotiate cost-effective terms and strengthen supplier relationships.
- Executed procurement strategies informed by market trends and customer demand, enhancing product assortment competitiveness, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Assistant Merchandising Manager
FULLBEAUTY Brands
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Led cross-functional collaboration to align merchandising and inventory strategies with market trends, ensuring relevant product assortments and increasing customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed sales and market data to optimize product category performance and support targeted promotional initiatives through strategic inventory planning.
- Coordinated vendor deliveries, inventory allocation, and replenishment schedules to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize out-of-stock occurrences.
Education
Master's Degree - developing business strategies, managing procurement processes, strengthening vendor relations, driving effective retail operations
LIM College
New York08-2021
BSBA - Business Management and Business Marketing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2020
Skills
- Budget Management
- Pricing
- Sales Data Analysis
- Forecasting
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
- Merchandise Planning
- Product Sourcing
- Promotion Execution
- Purchase Planning
- Campaign Management
- Procurement Strategy
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Negotiation
- Data Interpretation
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Account growth
- Client Development
- Strategic outreach
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Brand Account Manager
Knocking - Position Impacted by RIF
01.2026 - 06.2026
Associate Buyer
Versona
10.2023 - 01.2026
Assistant Buyer
Ross Dress For Less
03.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Merchandising Manager
FULLBEAUTY Brands
02.2022 - 02.2023
Master's Degree - developing business strategies, managing procurement processes, strengthening vendor relations, driving effective retail operations
LIM College
BSBA - Business Management and Business Marketing
Western Carolina University