Zach Huie

Buyer, Soft Goods Accessories

Buyer, Hard Goods Travel & Training

Global Merchandising - Purple Label Apparel, Accessories & Footwear − Managed and developed brand strategy and product assortment across 5 departments − Owned global line presentation for wholesale and DTC channels in alignment with Company’s strategic and creative goals − Created SOPs and presentations standards for pre- and inter-line development, costing analysis, and post sell-in order management − Sustained daily interaction with design, production, and sales teams to ensure on-time deliverables, change management, calendar updates, and associated delivery risks

Global Merchandising - Purple Label Sportswear & Haberdashery − Successfully partnered with production teams to meet margin goals by developing a tiered pricing strategy, targeting a broader consumer base while maintaining Brand Integrity − Aligned upfront with sales teams on business initiatives to incorporate into product line development and full product life cycle

Direct-to-Consumer Buying - Men's Apparel and Accessories − Created and distributed weekly sales reports for Men’s Sportswear and Accessories categories to identify and action on market trends in the North America region − Assisted in the execution of merchandise strategy, seasonal open-to-buy, and purchase order management − Partnered with retail and digital content teams to execute investment initiatives, and strategic pricing management

Involved in the opening of the Polo store in San Diego, selected for the company’s Hamptons’ summer rotation program and transferred to the Global Flagship store within first year. - Recognized for leadership initiative, client relations and proven ability to increase sales through up-selling techniques - Contributed to sales floor performance through relevant product merchandising

Excelled in high pace, high volume ski rental shop at one of the nation’s top ski resorts. - Efficiently guided customers through the rental process with meticulous attention to detail and effectively multitasking - Quickly learned and trusted to perform advanced tuning techniques leading to increased productivity of rental shop


- Concentrations: Banking and Finance; and International and Development Economics - Minor in Business Administration - Served as Risk Manager for Sigma Alpha Epsilon (September 2013 - May 2014)