Mary Rose Furka
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced Merchandise Administrator with a solid background in administrative functions, including the management of purchase orders, style maintenance, and promotional marketing coordination. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Known for adaptability, creativity, and maintaining effective communication with both vendors and cross-functional teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Administrator
Dick Sporting Goods
07.2020 - Current
- Experienced in both hardline and softline departments across 3 chains
- Leveraged cross-functional partnerships to facilitate the set-up and pricing management of 10k+ styles
- Worked closely with the Supply Chain team to streamline vendor EDI onboarding and prepack approvals
- Created and maintained $235.7M worth of purchase orders for 50+ vendors across 3 chains - including time-sensitive updates such as extensions, cancellations, cost changes, quantity modifications, and shipping issues
- Communicated directly with vendors to ensure transparency with all updates applied to their assortments and product orders
- Performed thorough market research and competitive analysis to understand and effectively communicate trends and product value propositions to management
- Collaborate with vendors as well as cross-functional Marketing, Planning, Pricing, and Ecommerce partners to develop promotional materials and implement in-store, online, and seasonal campaigns
- Coordinated and executed the entry of weekly promotions for 7 departments across 2 chains
- Organized and submitted all promotional bids across 3 departments while ensuring alignment with the buyers' pricing strategies and collaborating with planners to include accurate financial projections
- Managed the approval and documentation of weekly and seasonal ads to ensure that all marketing supported current business strategies and highlighted key styles with accurate pricing
- Spearheaded the organization, creation, and execution of all promotional content for 4 Value Chain departments - including the introduction of promotional calendars, detailed ISS reports, cross-functional collaboration with the Pricing, Store Communications, and Visual teams
- Organized data extracted from internal reporting systems to give a clear breakdown of inventory levels and product order shipping details
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of MTPs and new hires
Bartender
Ricky D's
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA12-2019
Associate of Arts - Communications
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA05-2016
Skills
- Style performance evaluation
- Effective troubleshooting
- Purchase order execution & maintenance
- Cross-functional & collaborative teamwork
- Competitor and market trend analyses
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Bartender
Ricky D's
09.2021 - 03.2024
Merchandise Administrator
Dick Sporting Goods
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Point Park University
Associate of Arts - Communications
Community College of Beaver County
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