Rebecca Bradley

• Manage five brands across E-Commerce and catalog sales channels. Brands include Sgt Grit, Creative Irish Gifts, Femail Creations, Creations and Collections, and Nite Lite. Annual Sales Volume total is $35 Million.
• Continuously develop, implement and improve company processes related to buying practices, internal communication, deadline achievement, new employee training, and vendor relationship maintenance.
• Analyze sales trends, website traffic, conversion rates, and other metrics for strategic decision-making based on data insights.
• Develop cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures to improve profitability while mitigating risk.
• Oversee all aspects of ordering from oversees: Pricing strategies, calculating conversion rates, landed costs and projected needs for longer lead time items.
• Cultivate relationships with new and existing vendors to improve product differentiation. Focus is on creating custom products, unique pricing strategies and marketing opportunities.
• Evaluate potential vendors based on their ability to meet quality, pricing, and delivery requirements, ultimately selecting partners best suited to company needs.
• Work with in house graphic designers to develop custom designs that meet current market trends.
• Work closely with marketing team to create ads for multiple marketing channels. Duties have included organizing, styling, and managing photoshoots, ad creative execution, forecasting increased inventory needs on advertised products.
• Increased efficiency in the procurement process by streamlining vendor negotiations and implementing cost-saving strategies.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Successful in working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks. Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop creative and effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Shoe buyer from May 2014 - October 2016. Annual sales volume was $40 Million
• Dress Buyer from April 2010 - May 2014. Annual sales volume was $19 Million
• Analyzed sales, gross, margin, sell-through percentages, and overall business to meet and exceed last year's sales through product selection, distribution, reorders, off price opportunities, markdowns, and vendor returns.
• Managed Open to Buy by store, inventory levels, markup and average unit retails
• Developed and maintained vendor relationships by negotiating contracts involving pricing, delivery, margin building opportunities, and product distribution strategies.
• Coordinated advertising for newspaper, email and magazines,
• Communicated with stores regarding trends, best sellers, sales contests, and customer feedback.
• Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
• Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.

• Analyzed sales trends and suggested adjusted purchasing strategies accordingly, maximizing profitability and minimizing overstock issues. Reported directly to buyer and divisional manager.
• Keyed Purchase Orders and managed deliveries to ensure on time and complete shipments.
• Coordinated samples for product approval meetings and advertising.
• Managed communication between the buying team and stores for contests and incentives.

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• Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
• Recruited and trained employees to maintain a fully staffed department, maintained product presentation standards, and executed department markdowns.
• Organized and led inventory audits.
• Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success for each team member.