STEPHANIE MARTINS

• Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus om maximizing inventory accuracy & reducing shrink
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General/Store Manager to escalate process or system gaps
• Support execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management
• Work closely with reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Management team.
• Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow; including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence

• Drives brand loyalty by ensuring exceptional customer experience through well-merchandised, visually engaging, brand appropriate store environments throughout all Armani Exchange Canada stores
• Ensures staff at store level understands the brand aesthetic and standards; reinforces company goals and objectives at the store, district and regional level
• Analyzes reports weekly and provides consistent coaching to staff to ensure right product is being maximized in the right quantity at the right time
• Guides store team in translating corporate direction to meet needs of their business and/or store architectural challenges
• Resolves store specific merchandising challenges that require adaptations based on store size, store type, volume, and inventory levels; informs team and region.
• Ensures that new store openings and remodels are properly supported and managed.

Corporate Direction

• Created digital decks for merchandising strategies which were communicated to 22 stores across North America weekly.
• Executed and assembled all merchandise communication including onboarding/training modules, corporate directives, and promotional direction in partnership with Merchandise Director, RVM and relevant partners.
• Created digital product packages monthly on best practices for Strategic and Creative merchandising.
• Partnered with E-Commerce Director as well as cross-functional partners to ensure online platforms were aligned with the in-store experience and clients had a seamless shopping experience on all channels.
• Monitor and anticipate product arrivals for the planning of corporate directives for both CA and US stores.
• Participated in weekly meetings with Director of Product to flesh out latest buys, fabrics, trend forcasting, etc in order to communicate relevant information to all stores via digital product packages
• Assist with physical setup of new store locations.
• Work with national district Merchandisers (and other districts when needed) to oversee and drive sales through merchandise training, product placement based on reports and window displays while upholding O+F aesthetic according to corporate standards and timelines.
  

• Curated a vision and distinct aesthetic point of view via Aritzia’s exclusive brands to create a specialized customer experience through merchandising.
• Managed the inflow and influx of product during peak and non-peak business throughout the year (i.e. receiving new product, inventory counts, merchandise pulls, etc).
• Worked alongside staff (upwards of 30 individuals) to educate and train on Aritzia’s seasonal directives, maintenance standards, and retail environment.
• Responsible or submitting detailed staff performance reports and evaluations to business partners to ensure all players are meeting their key performance indicators.
• Promoted leadership, initiative, as well as a passion for entrepreneurial approaches to Aritzia’s product and brand.
• Responsible for overseeing all visual display installations, styling of in store mannequins and artwork, interior and exterior cleanliness, as well as musical direction.