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Sara Tremont

Bethel Park,PA

Summary

Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in APAC, Africa and Middle East franchisees. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Skillful in managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Proactive at spearheading operations and production initiatives by uncovering trends affecting business success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

International Merchant Manager

GNC
08.2017 - 12.2021
  • I was the International Merchant Manager at GNC, where I oversaw 21 countries in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and South African markets
  • Responsible for developing assortments specific to each market and serving as the sole liaison between international business partners and other external/internal functions to ensure successful launch of in-country product initiatives
  • Lead all third-party on-boarding and processes for international business
  • Provided visual merchandising direction through planogram building in JDA software
  • Supported trend knowledge through research and partner feedback to drive innovation.

Space Analyst- Golf Equipment

Dick's Sporting Goods
12.2014 - 08.2017
  • Worked closely with the buying team to bring merchandising to life in stores
  • Served as the liaison between buyers and stores to create visually impactful presentations and key strike points for planograms and gameplans
  • Recommended merchandising scenarios through planograms created in JDA to improve sales and space productivity
  • Supported store walks on a quarterly basis from store setup to completion
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to create seamless processes for new launches, store openings, and special projects.

Associate Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel

Dick's Sporting Goods
05.2012 - 10.2013
  • Developed strategies for inventory management, reducing excess stock and increasing turnover rates
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings by conducting thorough spend analysis reviews across various product categories
  • Managed budgets and financial reporting for purchasing department, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
  • Analyzed market trends to find new products and make informed buying decisions
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, resulting in more effective product selections and increased profitability
  • Prepared in-depth reports on orders, sales, and costs and distributed weekly to appropriate management staff
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.

Assistant Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel

New York & Company
02.2010 - 05.2012

Assistant Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel

rue 21
06.2008 - 01.2010

Assistant Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel

American Eagle Outfitters
01.2007 - 05.2008

General Manager in Store

Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2005 - 01.2007

Store Manager

Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2005 - 01.2007

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2005

Skills

  • Vendor Coordination
  • Pricing Negotiations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • JDA Space Planning
  • Salesforce
  • Workfront

Timeline

International Merchant Manager

GNC
08.2017 - 12.2021

Space Analyst- Golf Equipment

Dick's Sporting Goods
12.2014 - 08.2017

Associate Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel

Dick's Sporting Goods
05.2012 - 10.2013

Assistant Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel

New York & Company
02.2010 - 05.2012

Assistant Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel

rue 21
06.2008 - 01.2010

Assistant Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel

American Eagle Outfitters
01.2007 - 05.2008

General Manager in Store

Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2005 - 01.2007

Store Manager

Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Duquesne University

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