Merchandising Manager

Hard Skills

- Retail & Product Assortment Planning

- Space & Inventory Optimization

- Data Analysis & Market Intelligence

- Vendor Negotiations & Contract Management

- E-commerce & Omnichannel Merchandising

- Advanced POS & ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)

- Visual Merchandising & Store Layout Planning

- Pricing Strategies & Promotional Campaigns

Soft Skills

- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

- Leadership & Team Development

- Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Customer-Centric Approach

- Change Management

- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

*Senior Merchandising Manager*

*Global Retail Inc. | New York, NY*

June 2022 – Present

- Led a team of 12 merchandisers to overhaul product assortment strategy, increasing category sales by 18% YoY.

- Implemented an AI-powered analytics platform to optimize stock levels, reducing overstock by 22% and improving turnover rates.

- Negotiated contracts with key vendors, securing a 15% cost reduction while expanding premium product lines.

- Collaborated with marketing and e-commerce teams to execute personalized seasonal campaigns resulting in a 25% boost in online engagement.

- Spearheaded a pilot augmented reality (AR) shopping experience, increasing store dwell time by 12%.

*Merchandising Manager*

*Retail Solutions LLC | Boston, MA*

March 2017 – May 2022

- Managed visual merchandising strategies for 50+ retail locations, aligning displays with brand messaging and customer insights.

- Developed predictive analytics models to forecast sales trends, enabling proactive inventory replenishment.

- Led cross-departmental initiatives to integrate RFID technology, improving stock accuracy and reducing shrink by 8%.

- Coordinated product launches for key seasons, exceeding sales targets by an average of 10% per campaign.

- Conducted regular training workshops on best practices in merchandising and visual presentation.

*Assistant Merchandising Coordinator*

*Fashion Hub Retail | Los Angeles, CA*

January 2015 – February 2017

- Supported senior merchandisers in assortment planning and vendor research.

- Analyzed sales data to identify trending products, influencing placement and promotional strategies.

- Assisted in store layout design, increasing customer flow efficiency and purchase likelihood.

- Managed input of SKU data into inventory systems, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.

**Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major: Retail Management)**

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Graduated: 2014

- Certified Retail Merchandise Planner (CRMP) – Retail Industry Certification, 2021

- Data Analytics for Retail – Coursera, 2022

- Digital Transformation in Retail – edX, 2023

Smart Merchandising System Deployment

Led a project deploying an AI-driven inventory management platform that integrated with POS systems, which resulted in real-time stock insights, reduced waste, and increased upselling opportunities.

Omnichannel Integration Initiative

Orchestrated the synchronization of in-store and online product listings and promotions, boosting cross-channel sales by 20% and enhancing customer experience.

Visual Merchandising Transformation

Revamped store layouts incorporating digital signage and augmented reality displays, resulting in improved customer engagement metrics.

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Fluent)