Sage Londergan
Summary
Accomplished, quality-driven and strategic retail professional with 15 years of experience in Merchandise Buying, Allocation, Demand Forecasting, Merchandise Presentation, and Marketing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Deployment Analyst - Canada
Bath & Body Works Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for store and web level analytics, demand forecasting and deployment strategy.
- Analyzed past and present performance to identify opportunities and create proactive actions to improve inventory position, and to maximize sales and margin.
International Commercial Manager
Bath & Body Works Inc.
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Drove top-down strategies to global franchise partners, achieving top line sales objectives through the US replication model.
- Managed promotional cadence supported by localized marketing strategy
- Built and maintained brand awareness across the globe
- Influenced and advocated for each franchise partner; bolstered by internal cross functional teams to support wins and identify opportunities
Associate Buyer
Big Lots Corporation
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Defined the merchandise strategy and mix to reach sales targets and margin goals.
- Fostered relationships and negotiated with vendors including all major CPG companies and import suppliers.
- Other Duties included: Assortment Hindsight, Class Planning Strategy, Ad Planning, Testing, Vendor Compliance, Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
Assistant Merchant
Lane Bryant
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported the Senior Merchant along with cross functional teams in the development and execution of the merchandise strategy within both Store and Online channels.
- Prepared and managed all samples, competitive recaps, assortment buy tools & weekly business recaps. Participated in leadership line edits, costing, and product handoff.
Marketing & Merchandise Presentation Analyst
Big Lots Corporation
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked cross functionally to create and manage company wide in-store visuals, marketing and signage, generating an optimal in-store experience for the customer.
- Drove Merchant and Planning strategy to drive bottom line sales and profitability metrics. Provided Space Allocation strategy.
MIT (Merchant in Training)
Big Lots Corporation
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed various roles in Planning, Buying, Marketing, Stores, and Allocation in a 9-month comprehensive training program.
Merchandise Coordinator
Big Lots Corporation
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted the buyer in planning and analysis, assortment plans, and vendor interactions.
- Created and maintained all purchase orders, order resolutions.
- Ensured timely delivery of merchandise inbound.
Retail Development Brand Manager
Polo Ralph Lauren
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Helped manage all aspects of the business within Wholesale accounts including Macy's, Dillard's, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
- Maximized sales by securing and maintaining number one floor locations, helped manage product assortments through regular replenishment and fashion deliveries.
- Educated store management on business objectives, outstanding issues and determined growth. Partnered with RL sales team in developing goals and actions per account. Provided competitive feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising
Ohio University
Athens, OH06.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- SAP
- MicroStrategy
- JDA Allocation
- PLM
- Supply Chain and Logistics (Domestic and International)
- Negotiation Training (The Gap Partnership)
Timeline
Inventory Deployment Analyst - Canada
Bath & Body Works Inc.
10.2023 - Current
International Commercial Manager
Bath & Body Works Inc.
11.2022 - 07.2023
Associate Buyer
Big Lots Corporation
05.2020 - 11.2022
Assistant Merchant
Lane Bryant
07.2019 - 04.2020
Marketing & Merchandise Presentation Analyst
Big Lots Corporation
04.2018 - 07.2019
MIT (Merchant in Training)
Big Lots Corporation
07.2017 - 04.2018
Merchandise Coordinator
Big Lots Corporation
08.2016 - 07.2017
Retail Development Brand Manager
Polo Ralph Lauren
09.2008 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Retail Merchandising
Ohio University
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