Peyton Meade
Chicago
Summary
A highly motivated and detail-oriented retail buyer with 4+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, and trend forecasting. Seeking to contribute to Medline by leveraging my skills in vendor relations, sales analysis, and product selection to drive sales growth and enhance the brand's product offerings
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Category Manage-Health and Wellness
Walgreens
11.2024 - Current
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies for the Baby desk while meeting budget and sales objectives.
- Oversaw $117M WIC business operations, ensuring adherence to regulations and providing quality service to eligible participants
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to negotiate pricing, lead times, and product quality
- Coordinate with cross functional partners to ensure seamless product launches and promotions
- Developed and executed off-shelf displays that enhanced product visibility and optimized customer engagement
Associate Category Manager-Seasonal
Walgreens
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Manage $140M squishmallow business between import and domestic shipments
- Spearheaded the development of private label products, resulting in a differentiated product assortment with higher margins.
- Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and sales data to forecast product demand and adjust inventory levels
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts
Merchandising Assistant-Stationary
Walgreens
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated promotional events, contributing to increased overall store sales and customer engagement
- Supported senior buyers in the selection and purchase of merchandise for the basic stationary department and back to school season
- Assisted in creating reports on product performance, seasonal trends, and competitor activities
Allocation Analyst
Claires Stores Inc
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Handled inventory allocation and replenishment across 2000+ stores, ensuring product availability and aligning with sales forecasts
- Coordinated freight and purchase orders across the Hair desk
- Contributed to the design and placement of planograms, ensuring products were placed to maximize both aesthetic appeal and sales potential
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL05-2019
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Data-driven decision making
- Customer focus
- Assortment optimization
Timeline
Associate Category Manage-Health and Wellness
Walgreens
11.2024 - Current
Associate Category Manager-Seasonal
Walgreens
03.2022 - 11.2024
Merchandising Assistant-Stationary
Walgreens
03.2021 - 03.2022
Allocation Analyst
Claires Stores Inc
05.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Illinois State University
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