Leitaiya King

• Lead the in store and social marketing strategy for the first private label brand in Junior's apparel
• Collaborated with vendors for order placement and delivery scheduling, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
• Analyzed sales data to identify trends, supporting informed purchasing decisions and optimal product selection.
• Supported promotional planning by coordinating with marketing teams on product assortment and pricing strategies.

• Increased private label brand penetration +25% by leveraging detailed category analysis and pricing decisions in partnership with global suppliers.
• Held vendors accountable to contract terms, pricing agreements, and execution standards, escalating compliance issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Conducted competitive analysis to benchmark pricing and product offerings against industry standards.
• Led cross-functional teams through new store expansion and remodel projects across 15 locations, ensuring consistent execution and alignment with operational and sales goals.

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• Developed and maintained recurring sales, inventory, and promotional reporting to support category performance reviews and leadership decision-making
• Managed inventory levels and demand forecasts for high-volume apparel categories, balancing service levels and shrink
• Mentored junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Developed and maintained merchandising displays to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
• Supported a large-scale apparel shop-in-shop rollout by analyzing assortment needs, store layouts, and execution requirements across 246 locations.
• Collaborated with merchandising, visual, and store teams to align layout and presentation, enhancing the customer experience.