Andrew Peters
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in retail footwear purchasing, vendor management, inventory control and marketing. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Willing to take on any task to help the team achieve their goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Marketing
Running Room Canada Inc.
02.2021 - Current
- Manage and execute all brand and company marketing initiatives across Canada.
- Manage yearly marketing budgets and campaigns with our in-house team as well as third-party marketing agencies.
- Manage and provide support to the Web/E-Commerce and Creative teams within the Marketing department.
- Manage imagery, content, product uploads and maintenance of our e-commerce platform.
Senior Footwear and Apparel Buyer
Running Room Canada Inc.
10.2016 - Current
- Responsible for managing and purchasing all inventory in the Footwear and Apparel categories for all locations in Canada.
- Communicate and negotiate interests, proposals, relations and terms with vendors
- Forecast annual budgets and inventory needs.
- Develop and oversee the creation of a Private Label apparel line from initial design meeting to product delivery.
- Oversee and provide support to all members of the Footwear and Apparel purchasing teams.
- Analyze sales and product trends to drive profitability in the category.
- Lead the Footwear category to multiple record profit years.
- Successfully navigated the inventory and logistical challenges that came with the Covid-19 pandemic and was consistently able to hit all sales and inventory targets
Accessory Buyer
Running Room Canada Inc.
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Purchase and manage all inventory in the "Accessory" category of products.
- Analyze sell through and consolidate and transfer product between Canadian locations to maximize sales.
- Forecast needs and create purchase orders for all Private Label items within the category.
- Report category sales results to ownership and the executive team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB05.2014
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Forecasting
- Process Improvement
- Sales Analysis
- Retail Software
- Negotiating Terms
- Budget Creation
- Competitive Analysis
- Product Marketing
- Direct Email Campaigns
- Supply Chain Management
- Pricing Strategies
Timeline
Director of Marketing
Running Room Canada Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Senior Footwear and Apparel Buyer
Running Room Canada Inc.
10.2016 - Current
Accessory Buyer
Running Room Canada Inc.
11.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
MacEwan University
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