LaShonica Essex
Houston,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Senior Buyer offering 11 years of experience in researching and purchasing highly-desirable products to meet consumer needs. Talented in building strong relationships with top suppliers and negotiating prices for best value when making purchases. Expert in maintaining in-depth knowledge of product trends and current market pricing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Landry’s Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Manage stock levels and replenishment of inventory by style, and class for the ladies, men’s and accessories department
- Follow fashion trends and information for the ladies, men’s and accessories markets
- Manage pricing strategy – markdowns, and promotions
- Oversee purchasing for the ladies and men’s apparel and accessories departments
- Generating 10 million in sales LY
- Management of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
- Responsible for reviewing supplier performance, and development
- Review spend budgets and open to buy dollars with VP on yearly and quarterly basis
- Work with Merchandising team to develop strong story lines for store presentations
- Develop a compelling assortment, based on store and direct strategies that meet/exceed sales volume and profits
- Expand product line to enhance appeal to target market
- Manage time for myself and team to meet deadlines
- Challenge buying team to interpret seasonal trends for all channels
- Shop domestic markets to fill voids, check on current trends and identify chase opportunities
- Implemented new procedures that improved efficiency and streamlined operations
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
Buyer
Landry’s Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Manage stock levels and replenishment of inventory by style, and class for the ladies and men’s department
- Follow fashion trends and information for the ladies and men’s markets
- Oversaw purchasing for ladies and men’s apparel
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Review pricing strategies with Senior Buyer -suggest markdowns and promotions
- Purchased for 7 properties (5 casinos, 2 resorts)
- Supervised the Coordinator and Assistant Buyers for the team
- Use analysis to interpret/predict sales and to build assortment/floor/vendor plans for upcoming seasons.
Assistant Buyer
Landry’s Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Manage stock levels and replenishment of inventory by style, and class for the men’s department
- Follow fashion trends and information for the men’s markets
- Communicate with distribution center and operations managers
- Work closely with merchandise managers and consult with vendors
- Assist store managers with training and development to ensure profitability.
Coordinator
Landry’s Inc.
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Order Entry of fashion departments (ladies, men’s and accessories)
- Maintain accuracy in purchase orders and sales conformation
- Sales Analysis of fashion departments (ladies, men’s and accessories)
- Provided support to Assistant Buyer and Buyer.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas08.2009
Skills
- Dataworks
- Oracle
- Team player
- Effective Communication Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Data analytics
- Project Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Purchase Order Management
- Market Trend Analysis
- Staff Training
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Landry’s Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Buyer
Landry’s Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Buyer
Landry’s Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2018
Coordinator
Landry’s Inc.
08.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Sam Houston State University