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SABRINA FORNEY

Summary

Accomplished Senior Buyer offering over 10 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

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer

Banner's Hallmark
12.2018 - Current
  • Led buying team for a chain that grew from 25 to 74 stores within five years
  • Projected 2023 revenue is over $80 million
  • Analyze sales records, trends, and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine inventory needs
  • Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to establish individualized assortments for distinct store personalities
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing, profit margins, and consistent availability
  • Created and launched Banner's Hallmark's first e-commerce site using Shopify platform
  • Coordinated product selection and placement for social media and digital marketing
  • Manage product selection and design of seasonal catalog distributed to 250K+ homes.
  • Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.

Store Manager/ Buyer

TIARA GIFTS INC. DBA SILVER MOON JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
11.2003 - 11.2018
  • Orchestrated complete assortment transition and rebranding to keep with changing consumer trends
  • Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
  • Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to integrate fashion and green products
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Trend Assessment
  • Data Analysis
  • Vendor Relations
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Product Procurement
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Competitive Sourcing

Timeline

Senior Buyer

Banner's Hallmark
12.2018 - Current

Store Manager/ Buyer

TIARA GIFTS INC. DBA SILVER MOON JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
11.2003 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Maryland - College Park

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