Jin Kim

Buyer @ Bealls, Inc.

About

Experienced Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Strong purchasing professional skilled in Trend Analysis, Sales, Retail, Textiles, and Knitwear.

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Industry

Retail

Skill

Apparel, Dresses, Fashion, Inventory Management, Knitwear, Merchandising, Outerwear, Profit, Retail, Sales, Sweaters, Tops, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, Styling, Textiles

Experience

Buyer

Bealls, Inc.

2019-9 - Present · 7 yrs

Los Angeles, California

Buyer

Bealls, Inc.

2016-2 - 2018-10 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

Buyer

National Stores Inc.

2015-11 - 2016-1 · 3 mos

Gardena, Ca

Buyer for Junior tops and sweaters

Senior Buyer

WSS / Foot Locker

2010-11 - 2015-1 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

Oversaw women’s apparel, men’s apparel, and fashion accessories. Managed $20,000,000 in volume. Approved sales forecast with planner as well as reviewed receipt reconciliation for accuracy and approval. Analyzed OTB and took action by reviewing sales and inventory against financial goals, recommending changes to future order quantities, deliveries, pricing and markdown strategies. Provided direction on strategy, vision, and meetings to unify team toward common goal. Acted as role model and provided leadership within merchandising department by directing, focusing, and inspiring team members to remain on track. • Increased 75% of total apparel business sales. • Grew 50% of junior apparel business. • Boosted 25% of men’s apparel business.