Stella Huang
Antioch
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Manager
Standard Fiber LLC
Foster City
11.2003 - 04.2025
- Developed pricing promotions and markdowns to meet sales and margin targets.
- Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
- Developed strategies for product positioning and pricing based on market analysis.
- Managed merchandise assortments, ensuring a balanced and appealing mix of products that meet customer demands.
- Executed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating, and prioritizing tasks.
- Evaluated and optimized supply chain processes to improve product availability and reduce lead times.
- Identified and addressed performance issues within the merchandising team, implementing solutions to improve efficiency.
- Coordinated staff schedules and other labor activities to foster seamless delivery of service.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors, optimizing product selection and negotiating cost-saving deals.
- Prepared reports on sales figures, inventory levels, customer feedback, for senior management review.
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to increase sales and profits.
- Evaluated and analyzed product performance to develop optimal improvement strategies.
- Conducted competitor analysis to stay informed of market trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing strategies to remain competitive while ensuring profitability.
- Communicated with vendors to negotiate deals, request samples and build relationships.
- Coordinated activities between different departments within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding product selection, ordering, display and inventory management.
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for merchandise expansion and optimization.
- Collected documentation to assemble new purchase order contract folders.
- Collaborated with designers to create new collections that align with current trends.
- Identified potential opportunities for growth within existing markets or new markets.
- Provided guidance on technical aspects of product design including materials selection, packaging requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategic merchandising plans to maximize sales and profitability.
- Maintained information database related to products and service availability, supplier capabilities and lead times.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to negotiate purchasing terms, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
- Attended trade shows, conferences, seminars and other networking events related to the industry.
- Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
- Executed special projects and promotional events to drive brand awareness and increase customer engagement.
- Transformed consumer feedback and fashion trends into successful product assortments.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure cost-effective procurement of products.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting processes for merchandising operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Foshan University
Foshan, Guangdon, China09-1991
Skills
- Market analysis
- Pricing strategy
- Contract negotiation
- Merchandise planning
- Inventory management
- Supply chain optimization
- Sales forecasting
- Budget management
- Vendor relations
- Customer insight
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Trend forecasting
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Remote office availability
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Maintenance & repair
- Multitasking Abilities
Custom
- Self-discipline.
- Strongly co-worked with the sales team to build new customer accounts.
- Cost Management, strong skills in negotiating pricing and cost terms with suppliers.
- Collaboration, working closely with design, production, and sales teams.
- New Developments, submit sample to the customer, follow up customer approval and place an order.
- Quality Control. ensure production meet specified standards as approved sample.
- Problem Solving, solving any issues that arise during the production process, such as quality issues, production delays, or material shortages.
- Shipment Coordination, ensuring that products are shipped on time and in a timely manner to the appropriate destinations.
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
Standard Fiber LLC
11.2003 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Foshan University