Procurement Manager

Posted on: 2008-10-02

Rhonda Allamby 701 Mauch Chunk Street (610) 253- 3007 Easton Pa. 18042 Qualified Skills: Analytical Time Management Problem solving Organized Experience: Betesh Group - Procurement Manager May 2000- August 2008 Ø Primary contact between retailers and suppliers to meet company’s goals and objectives in marketing, merchandising, sales, graphic designers and product development. Ø Implemented projects for project launch, maintained relationships with licensors and retailers for Eddie Bauer, Disney, Carter’s, Jeep, Avon, Wal*mart, Target, Sears. Ø Analyzed sales history, identified key performers to strengthened seasonal sales growth. Ø Coordinated financial analysis for new product margins, reported to VP of operations. Ø Continually sourced and negotiated cost to maintain competitive margins. Ø Prepared all purchase requisitions, invoices, scheduled and tracked deliveries interacted with logistics dept., coordinated work orders and prioritized multiple projects. Ø Supervised product quality and brand integrity to meet consumes expectations. Ø Managed product testing that adhered to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Faded Glory – Assistant Merchandiser Feb. 1998 - May 2000 Ø Managed an extensive line of children’s private label sportswear. Ø Oversaw production, design, and retail flow to meet timely in-house store deliveries. Ø Measured brand performance to existing competitors through sales feed back for areas of growth & opportunity in the market. Ø Helped develop promotional packaging that specialized in brand call-out features, fabric performance & pricing with advertising department. Ø Worked with planning department to maintain inventory levels based on prior selling performance & seasonal goals. Ø Traveled to Magic trade show, and fashion forecast services for trend analysis. Ø Developed technical design specs to maintain brand recognition and uniformity. Ø Managed all administrative duties purchase requisitions, file, track and follow-up on orders. Dance Theatre of Harlem -Costume Seamstress Jan. 1996 - Feb. 1997 Ø Executed projects from an expert team of costume designers. Ø Researched key novelty fabrics, drafted patterns, oversaw fit & maintained fabric library. Ø Maintained development action calendar, Facilitated cut, sew & assembly process to meet deadlines. Hanover Direct – Assistant Merchandiser April. 1989 - Dec. 1995 Ø Assisted catalogs buyers in footwear selection. Ø Conducted merchandise meetings, built time action calendar, prepared and tracked all purchase requisitions. Ø Provided assortment layout, editorial copy to Advertising department. Education: Fashion Institute of Technology B.S. May 1999, Merchandise Management Computer skills: Microsoft excel, word