Kendall Ward
Summary
Driven retail professional with experience across a variety of enterprises. Known for driving results using sharp analytical skills and passion for product. Recognized as a team player, hard worker, and multi-tasker.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer
Five Below
Philadelphia, PA
02.2021 - Current
- Guaranteed timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with distribution centers and vendors.
- Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to efficiently order merchandise according to sales trends.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
Assistant Buyer
URBN INC
Philadelphia, PA
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Assemble emotional product assortments based on sales analysis and trend forecasting for all BHLDN apparel categories
- Conceptualize quarterly merchandise strategies used cross functionally to dictate customer facing messaging
- Handled key item stock levels and expedited purchase orders where applicable
- Negotiated with third party vendors to ensure IMU targets were met while maintaining product quality and vision
Assistant Buyer
Kate Spade New York
New York, NY
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Influence category assortments by analyzing product performance, sales goals, and competitive landscape
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period
- Maintain all pricing and promotion entries in SAP systems
- Partner cross functionally to ensure product synergies across brick and mortar and eCommerce channels
Merchandise Coordinator
Ann Inc.
New York, NY
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Generated all purchase orders using SAP systems
- Maintained sample organization and assisted in ad hoc merchandising projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Design And Merchandising
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA2017
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word expertise
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- Conversational French
- Visual merchandising
Affiliations
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority
Timeline
Assistant Buyer
Five Below
02.2021 - Current
Assistant Buyer
URBN INC
08.2019 - 10.2020
Assistant Buyer
Kate Spade New York
11.2018 - 08.2019
Merchandise Coordinator
Ann Inc.
09.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Design And Merchandising
Drexel University
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