JDA Space Planning
Sara Tremont
International Merchandising Manager
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in APAC, Africa and Middle East countries. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Results-oriented Analyst skillful in managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by uncovering trends affecting business success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
International Merchant Manager
GNC
Pittsburgh, PA
1 2022 - Current
- I am the International Merchant Manager at GNC, where I oversee 21 countries in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and South African markets.
- I am 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.
- I develop assortments specific to each market through collaboration with domestic and product teams.
- I serve as the sole liaison between international business partners and other external/internal functions to ensure successful launch of in-country product initiatives.
- I lead all third-party onboarding and processes for international business.
- I provide visual merchandising direction through planogram building in JDA software. I maintain trend knowledge through research and partner feedback to drive innovation.
Space Analyst- Golf Equipment
Dick's Sporting Goods
Coraopolis, PA
08.2017 - 12.2021
- I was responsible for working closely with the buying team to bring merchandising to life in stores.
- I served as a liaison between buyers and stores to create visually impactful presentations and key strike points for planograms and gameplans.
- I recommended merchandising scenarios through planograms created in JDA to improve sales and space productivity.
- I supported store walks on a quarterly basis from store setup to completion. I 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
12.2014 - 08.2017
- 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 the purchasing department, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
- Analyzed market trends to identify 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 regarding 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
Dick's Sporting Goods
Coraopolis, PA
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Partners with the women's outerwear buyer to provide support in all merchandising activities that reach annual sales volumes of $155MM for the division
- Supports the buyer by analyzing and managing inventory levels of the open to buy based on the needs of the business
- Maintains a strong vendor relationship through open communication to ensure shipping and purchase orders are on time and accurate
- Actively works with marketing to identify key items and big promotions to help drive the business
- Assists the Buyer in selecting merchandise for future seasons through researching market trends, analyzing current best sellers and identifying new opportunities with the help of the vendors knowledge.
Assistant Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel
New York & Company
05.2012 - 10.2013
- responsible for assisting Senior Merchant of accessories in collaborating with all cross-functional team members within the product process. This includes working with third-party vendors, planning, allocation, and sourcing to ensure that product meets customer expectations.
- managed weekly reports for the CEO and senior management team regarding footwear, sunglasses, socks, and winter wear.
- Selected by the EVP of Merchandising to lead the company-wide competitive shopping process. My findings were presented to the CEO to evaluate consumer market trends.
- I coordinated with vendors to create assortments that best fit store concepts and floor set cadence across four departments.
- I developed promotional strategy initiatives through continued business analysis of product presence.
Senior Assistant Buyer- Women's
rue 21
02.2010 - 05.2012
- I was responsible for assisting the buyer in developing and implementing merchandise strategy.
- I executed business plans to maximize sales, margin, and turnover, which resulted in $105 million in top-line revenue.
- I supported senior buyer in selecting products, including outerwear, jackets, and shorts. I negotiated pricing with vendors to achieve our markup.
Assistant Buyer- Women's
American Eagle Outfitters
06.2008 - 01.2010
General Manager in Store
Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2007 - 05.2008
Store Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2005 - 01.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
08.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Vendor coordination
Pricing negotiations
Strategic Planning
Inventory management
Vendor coordination
Software
Salesforce
Workfront
Timeline
Space Analyst- Golf Equipment - Dick's Sporting Goods
08.2017 - 12.2021
Associate Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel - Dick's Sporting Goods
12.2014 - 08.2017
Assistant Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel - Dick's Sporting Goods
11.2013 - 12.2014
Assistant Buyer- Women's Outerwear & Outdoor Apparel - New York & Company
05.2012 - 10.2013
Senior Assistant Buyer- Women's - rue 21
02.2010 - 05.2012
Assistant Buyer- Women's - American Eagle Outfitters
06.2008 - 01.2010
General Manager in Store - Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2007 - 05.2008
Store Manager - Abercrombie & Fitch
01.2005 - 01.2007
Duquesne University - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
08.2002 - 05.2005
International Merchant Manager - GNC
1 2022 - Current