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Faye Underwood

Cambridge,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Space and Merchandising Manager

Rooms + Spaces
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Increased sales by developing and implementing successful merchandising strategies.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by analyzing customer data and optimizing product placement.
  • Collaborated with vendors to negotiate favorable contracts for product procurement, reducing costs.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively to minimize stock shortages and overstocks.

Inventory Planner

Buy Buy Baby Canada
02.2020 - 02.2023

⦁ Responsible for accurate forecasting and replenishment to store and 3PL

⦁ Analyze and present to leadership weekly, monthly, quarterly inventory and sales results
⦁ Collaborate with key vendors for forecasting, business opportunity or disruptions
⦁ Monitor more than 30,000 skus in Assortment Plan and Relex
⦁ Ensure inventory levels are met to accomplish sales plans, marketing, and merchandising initiatives
⦁ Work closely with logistics addressing supply chain opportunities and strategies
⦁ Monitor weeks of supply of key skus across multiple departments and vendors

District Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Increased district sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with key partners.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for store managers, resulting in improved employee performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined operations by establishing efficient processes and communication channels between stores, leading to reduced costs and increased productivity.
  • Enhanced company reputation through community involvement, developing partnerships with local organizations and participating in charitable events.

District Merchandising Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
02.2012 - 12.2017
  • Increased sales performance by developing and implementing effective merchandising strategies for the district.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing excess inventory through efficient forecasting and planning.
  • Improved store layouts and visual presentations with creative merchandising techniques, resulting in enhanced customer experiences.
  • Developed strong relationships with store managers to foster collaboration and improve overall store performance.

Education

Fashion Design

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON

Skills

  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Merchandise Selection
  • Sales Trend Analysis
  • Merchandise Planning

Languages

Timeline

Space and Merchandising Manager

Rooms + Spaces
03.2023 - 01.2024

Inventory Planner

Buy Buy Baby Canada
02.2020 - 02.2023

District Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
12.2017 - 03.2020

District Merchandising Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
02.2012 - 12.2017

Fashion Design

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Faye Underwood