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Soli Bloom

New York City,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, and data-driven analysis. Skilled in translating sales and inventory insights into actionable recommendations, optimizing assortments, and supporting cross-functional teams. Committed to leveraging analytical and organizational expertise to drive merchandising and buying success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Sourcing Manager

Ross Stores Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier selection and driving cost efficiencies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business and merchandising goals.
  • Managed supplier relationships, fostering collaboration, addressing performance issues, and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Evaluated supplier performance metrics to improve quality, delivery timelines, and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted market research to monitor industry trends and support competitive, data-driven sourcing decisions.
  • Enhanced supply chain efficiency through improved supplier management, reporting, and performance tracking.

Business Analyst

Maggy London
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Supported sales planning and strategy for a $5M+ women’s apparel brand across both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce channels.
  • Monitored performance across 10+ retail partners, including department stores, off-price retailers, direct e-commerce, and Amazon.
  • Analyzed large data sets to identify sales trends, optimize inventory levels, and inform future assortment decisions.
  • Developed dashboards and reports using business intelligence tools to present insights and guide strategic planning.

Buyer, STORY Brand

Macy's, Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Made data-driven purchasing decisions for 30+ experiential retail locations, optimizing assortments to drive impulse and trend-based sales.
  • Analyzed weekly, monthly, and annual performance metrics to identify consumer trends and inform in-season strategies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional partners to develop and present assortment optimization strategies to senior leadership.
  • Managed vendor communications to onboard new styles, track orders, and proactively resolve shipping and delivery issues.

Supply Chain Logistics Analyst

Macy's Inc.
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported a $30M+ B2B channel for Macy’s private label brands, managing merchandise flow from order placement through delivery.
  • Created and maintained Excel tools to track inventory and sales, providing insights to guide buy planning and replenishment decisions.
  • Partnered with vendors and cross-functional teams to optimize costs, timelines, and product assortments.
  • Streamlined sample management and organizational processes for efficient product tracking and seasonal buy reviews.
  • Assisted in weekly reporting, performance analysis, and cross-department communication to ensure alignment with business goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Retail Management & Supply Chain Management

Syracuse University
New York, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Data & Sales Analysis
  • Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management
  • Microsoft Excel & Dashboard/Data Visualization
  • Fashion/Retail Buying & nventory Management
  • Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning & Market Research
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Websites

Certification

  • Microsoft Excel Certification
  • Fabric Testing Performance Defects from Cotton Incorporated
  • Weave Design: Dobby and Jacquard from Cotton Incorporated
  • Knitting Stitch Combinations from Cotton Incorporated

Timeline

Assistant Sourcing Manager

Ross Stores Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Business Analyst

Maggy London
05.2023 - 11.2023

Buyer, STORY Brand

Macy's, Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023

Supply Chain Logistics Analyst

Macy's Inc.
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Retail Management & Supply Chain Management

Syracuse University

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