Suzanne Swain

•Manage and forecast department Open To Buy ( financial budget), Markup and Gross Margin •Identify, analyze and react to business sales opportunities and market trends in order to maximize sales and profitability •Develop and execute “Seasonal Business and Financial strategies” in order to successfully run assigned businesses •Negotiation Skills include; pricing, quality assurance, payment terms and logistics •Monitor inventory levels with financial planning by classification on a seasonal & monthly basis •Expand vendor structure across all categories •Track shipments and ensure proper distribution of merchandise to stores •Manage product development on a seasonal basis for apparel programs •Advertising, social media, and in-store promotion involvement •Address in-store evaluations for product mix, manage assortment planning and execution for new store openings. •Research and review direct competitors regularly

•Identify, analyze and react to business sales opportunities and market trends in order to maximize sales and profitability •Negotiate off-price purchases,test new fashion, price points,and brands. •Research direct competitors regularly and execute strategies to gain the competitive advantage •Create a compelling merchandise mix by following key concepts of off-price retailing as well as product development. •Combine brand, fashion, quality, and price to produce “must have now” value. •Take intelligent risks and approach the business as an entrepreneur. •Work closely with merchandise manager and planning team to establish seasonal merchandise strategies that delivered profitable comparative store sales.

•Negotiate off-price purchases based on supply in the market and customer demand. •Manage financial plans, open to buy and montly markdowns. •Work with planning and allocation team on merchandise strategy and seasonal flow of goods. • Travel to market weekly to shop new trends and negotiate deals, for profitable sales results. •Enhance merchandise mix by introducing new and reputable brands in order to deliver above plan comparative store sales increases. •Visit stores and track shipment regularly to ensure proper distribution of merchandise. •Research and review direct competitors to gain the competitive advantage.