Buyer Planner Resume
Buyer planners in retail industry are responsible for assessing and purchasing merchandise for the store. They plan the types of merchandise assortment for the store in order to increase its market share. Large retail stores hire more than one buyer planner since some of these planners may specialize in one particular group of goods such as sporting, or fashion. They are responsible for managing and monitoring sales and margins. Besides, these professionals also handle contract negotiations, inventory management, sales planning, and forecasting.
Buyer Planner Resume Template
George R. Stauffer
1591 Clearview Drive
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-748-9550
Email: grstauffer@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To work as a buyer planner with “Allen Solly,” and analyze business trends and market data for developing sales strategies and development of the store.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience of developing sales and complete knowledge of merchandising
- Familiar with all types of menwear and sporting goods
- Thorough understanding of retail industry trends and changing behavior of consumers
- Skilled in developing strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers
- Excellent negotiating, computer, and communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to any work environment and produce results
Work Experience:Buyer Planner
Men's Avenue, Denver, CO
October 2015 - Present
- Processing, predicting, and analyzing product demand for catering people of all ages
- Tracking seasonal changes and disparities in purchasing habit and preparing plans for merchandising
- Coordinating and negotiating with vendors and suppliers for prices and delivery of goods
- Scheduling and meeting deadlines for stocking and inventory
- Holding monthly review meetings with business owners and partners
- Planning and establishing short-term and long-term goals for development
Retail Buyer
Redman & Smith Co., Denver, CO
February 2012 - September 2015
- Prepared forecasts for sales, tracked accuracy, and made changes
- Collected sales and purchase data of previous years and prepared key metrics
- Watched seasonal trends and stocked goods accordingly
- Interacted with regular customers via phone and emails and took their feedback
- Generated sales leads for the store through online marketing
- Negotiated contracts, prices, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers
Education:- Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising
ABC University, Denver, CO
2011
Reference:
On request.
