Danielle Newkumet
Norristown
Summary
Fashion retail professional with 8 years of buying experience. Proven ability to grow product categories, negotiate with vendors, and deliver trend-driven assortments that exceed sales targets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Buyer
Burlington Stores, Inc.
Burlington
04.2023 - Current
- Built an assortment of merchandise for total store chain by managing open-to buy.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product selection and inventory management.
- Reviewed product performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Communicated closely and effectively with all partners, including vendors, senior merchants, planning and allocations teams, helping to achieve well-timed product deliveries.
- Generated forecasts for future purchasing needs based on historical sales data.
- Researched competitors' offerings to enhance product assortment and pricing strategies.
Assistant Buyer
Burlington Stores, Inc.
Burlington
04.2018 - 04.2023
- Assisted buyer in selecting merchandise based on market trends and needs of the business based on open-to-buy.
- Processed purchase orders ensuring accuracy before submitting them for approval.
- Created weekly and monthly sales performance reports for management review.
- Managed the life cycle of purchase orders, including shipping and in-store receipt dates.
- Supported senior merchants in on-boarding and training of new assistant buyers.
Early Career: Sales and Management Roles
Nordstrom, URBN, Macy's
10.2013 - 04.2018
- Gained foundational retail experience in customer engagement, sales performance and team leadership
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Media, Fashion Studies
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA05-2013
Skills
- Open-to-buy management
- Vendor negotiations
- Microsoft Office
- Market trend analysis
- Inventory management
- Data-driven forecasting
- Product assortment strategy
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Exceeded Gross Margin rate plan by developing an assortment mix and merchandising the IMU that maximizes rate of sale and minimizes markdowns, strategically improving the price/value equation, and maintaining liquidity to optimize off-price buys.
- 4 time "CEO" award winner for exceptional sales performance in a quarter.
Timeline
Associate Buyer
Burlington Stores, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Buyer
Burlington Stores, Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2023
Early Career: Sales and Management Roles
Nordstrom, URBN, Macy's
10.2013 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Global Media, Fashion Studies
Arcadia University