Sample Resumes

Merchandise Buyer

Objective

To work in Challenging demanding all my skill and efforts to explore and adapt myself in different field, and realize my potential and contribute to the development of organization with impressive performance.

Experience

Merchandise Buyer
Norcross, GA

• Executed sales, margin and inventory plans
  
• Monitored performance versus plan to identify trend opportunities
  
• Managed all aspects of the merchandise offering – selection, negotiation, promotion and disposition
  
• Developed customer driven assortments that support departmental goals and key item focus
  
• Provided collaborative guidance, direction and support to the planning organization in the development of merchandise, key item and ladder plans
  
• Ensured the merchandise selection matches customer needs, customer orientation and satisfaction
  
• Ensured merchandise mix balances quantity, style, size and price consistent with company and individual market requirements

Merchandise Manager (Buyer)
Coast Guard Community Services Command - Chesapeake, VA

• Managed inventory and oversee the ordering of product from vendors.
  
• Reviewed target inventory levels vs. inventory positions in order to place appropriate purchase orders.
  
• Reconciled WIP reports from all vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.
  
• Researched shipment or receipt discrepancies.
  
• Referred to guidelines established for stock inventory purchases.
  
• Notified Accounting of larger than normal inventory purchases.
  
• Recommend solutions for process improvements.
  
• Served as a backup to check production and samples for accuracy of color and spec.
  
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University

Skills

• Ensures promotional execution accuracy (pricing, signage, etc.)
  Skill/Experience Requirements
  
• Strong merchandising, product and analytical skills.
  
• Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills.
  
• Proficiency in the use of desktop applications and Windows-based programs.
  
• Strong working knowledge of merchant processes and systems.