career objective                              

results-driven buyer eager to contribute sharp business acumen, strategic planning, and competitive sourcing skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing financial and operational performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive buying experience with expertise in apparel and family footwear for e-commerce, catalog, and retail store sales

ø  successfully increase market share through effective purchasing, inventory management, supplier relations, and contracts administration

ø  consistently deliver high quality products at affordable prices, resulting in superior levels of customer satisfaction and retention

ø  develop and implement innovative sourcing, project management, and supplier evaluation strategies; determine matrix

ø  proactively monitor industry trends and developments, including competitive services and marketing activities; effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; ability to assess and respond to market-specific needs

professional experience                

jcpenney c corporate office, plano, tx                                                                                                8/90 c present

associate buyer, men s / family footwear (2/08 c present)

direct buyer, men s / kids / athletic footwear (1/07 c 1/08)

associate direct buyer, team sports & athletic apparel (7/05 c 12/06)                        

associate direct buyer, young men s sportswear & denim (2/03 c 6/05)          

sr. assistant catalog buyer, boys apparel (8/99 c 1/03)                                  

sr. assistant retail buyer, women s shoes (2/96 c 7/99)                     

communications analyst, family shoes (8/94 c 1/96)              

assistant retail buyer, women s shoes (4/92 c 7/94)                                       

merchandise support assistant, women s shoes (8/90 c 3/92)

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within the buying department at this leading national retailer to attain position entrusted with developing and executing detailed merchandise purchasing and management plans for multiple departments
• accurately pinpoint and analyze trends to procure balanced merchandise in a timely manner and consistently maintain adequate levels of inventory; formulate contingency plans and exit strategies
• identify and evaluate national and overseas vendors and sourcing options to determine best value for spending and negotiate favorable contracts
• actively participate in industry events and follow fashion news to create new business opportunities
• contribute to advertising and merchandising efforts to boost stores, print media, and online sales
• collaborate with internal departments to develop cross-functional solutions; work closely with brand, direct sourcing, supply chain, inventory analysis, and marketing teams

 

~ prior background ~

kindercare learning center, insert location                                                                                             7/88 c 5/90

center director

education                                           

texas tech university, lubbock, tx                                                                                                       1988

bachelor of science in human development / family studies

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert specific job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.   in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include more than 18 years of experience in managing buying operations and vendor relations for the corporate office of jcpenney.  i excel at developing and implementing strategies to increase retail sales and bottom-line profitability, and have a solid record of teaming with interdepartmental specialists to consistently meet goals.  i ve effectively applied my skills and knowledge in sourcing and purchasing towards calculating otb plans, establishing inventory controls, and determining supplier matrixes. my superior relationship management have proven instrumental in my success at coordinating varied professionals to achieve merchandise-related objectives.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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