Merchandise Buyer

Merchandise Buyer Resume Keywords and Skills (Hard Skills)

Here are the keywords and skills that appear most frequently on recent Merchandise Buyer job postings. In other words, these are the most sought after skills by recruiters and hiring managers. Go to Sample Templates ↓ below to see how to include them on your resume.

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Resume Skills: Merchandising

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Resume Skills: Data Analysis

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Sample Merchandise Buyer Resume Examples: How To Include These Skills

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Your Name
Merchandise Buyer
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded June 2019 - Present
Senior Merchandise Buyer
Streamlined catalog assortment and merchandising strategy leading to a 50% increase in online sales
Established a 30% reduction in out-of-stock product ratios by improving the process of Inventory Control
Implemented a new trend analysis methodology taking into account global fashion trends, resulting in a 35% increase in product demand
Increased trade show attendance by 100%, leading to an expansion of diverse product range and supplier base
Overhauled purchasing strategy for key product categories to increase margin by 15%
Nordstrom January 2018 - May 2019
Merchandise Associate
Coordinated with store management to improve visual merchandising, resulting in a 25% lift in store sales
Managed relationships with suppliers to drive $5M in annual merchandise purchases
Developed robust merchandise planning processes which improved stock turnover ratio by 40%
ZARA August 2015 - December 2017
Retail Sales Associate
Hypothesized a new sales strategy adapting to customer behavior which boosted retail sales by 20%
Assisted in maintaining up-to-date fashion stock, offering fresh styling options to customers, boosting repeat customer rates by 10%
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University May 2017
Master's in Business Administration - Marketing
Elective Focus on Retail Management
Resume Worded University May 2015
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Marketing
Concentration on Consumer Behavior Study
Awarded: Dean's List 2013 (Top 10%)
SKILLS
Purchasing System: QuickBooks, TradeGecko, SAP Ariba, Procurify, Precoro, Spendwise
Data Analysis: Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, MS Access, Python (Data Analysis Libraries), Pivot Tables
Product Management: Product Lifecycle Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Relations, Trend Forecasting
Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)
OTHER
Certifications: Certificate in Retail Buying - Fashion Institute of Technology (2018), Certified Professional in Supply Management - Institute for Supply Management (2016)
Projects: Launched a personal fashion blog breaking down latest trends and how they influence consumer behavior, 2019
Volunteering: Worked as a part-time merchandise volunteer for local charity shop, 2018
Awards: Received 'Best Buyer' award in Nordstrom, 2019
Your Name
Alt Job Title
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Coached.com September 2020 - Present
Merchandise Buyer
Developed a pricing strategy which increased overall company profit margins by 20%
Managed $8M in annual purchasing orders, optimizing costs and maintaining retailer relationships
Successfully forecasted trends and determined inventory needs for each season, decreasing surplus stock by 40%
Improved delivery scheduling resulting in a 30% decrease in late inventory arrivals
Elevated visual merchandising which led to a 17% increase in foot traffic storewide
Coached.com October 2017 - Present
Assistant Buyer
Analyzed and predicted future fashion buying trends keeping the company's offerings one step ahead, resulting in an increase of seasonal sales by 20%
Managed communication with 50+ suppliers assuring timely and accurate product delivery and quality control
Constructed and maintained a sophisticated inventory control system leading to a 30% decrease in stock wastage
Cultivated customer-centric store layouts and visual merchandising strategies, lifting in-store sales by 15%
Elevated company’s retail presence in the market by coordinating exclusive launches and promotions
Macy's March 2017 - August 2020
Assistant Buyer
Designed targeted retail marketing strategies which increased customer engagement by 30%
Boosted supplier diversity by organizing and attending 7+ trade shows a year
Assisted in implementing a new inventory management system leading to significant reduction in storage costs
Saks Fifth Avenue January 2016 - September 2017
Purchasing Coordinator
Negotiated contracts with suppliers that led to a 10% decrease in company's buying costs
Managed merchandise planning and allocation for multiple stores, improving inventory turnover by 25%
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University September 2016
Master of Business Administration - Luxury Brand Strategy
Completed with Honors and Strategic Leadership Specialization
Resume Worded Institute May 2013
Bachelor of Business Studies - Marketing and Merchandising
Double Major in Retail Merchandising and Analytics
President, Retail Merchandising Student Association
SKILLS
Merchandising: Product Selection, Strategic Market Planning, Pricing Evaluation, Vendor Relationships, Fashion Forecasting, Merchandise Displays
Analytics: Market Trend Analysis, Advanced Excel, Retail Analytics, Demand Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Inventory Control Optimization
Software: Shopify, Slack, JDA Software, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Design Suite
Negotiation: Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Lead Negotiation, Supplier Relationships, Distributor Networks, Contractor Management
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Professional Development: Executive Leadership Program - Wharton School of Business, Negotiating and Influencing Training - Harvard Business School
Conferences & Trade Shows: Speaker at Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) conference, Attended MAGIC, NAB Show, NRF Big Show over 2018-2020
Volunteering: Edit New York Cares, Retail Council for Responsible Retailing
Your Name
Merchandise Coordinator
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded February 2023 - Present
Merchandise Coordinator
Overhauled merchandise presentation, resulting in 30% improvement in Customer satisfaction.
Coordinated with team to manage and restock inventory, contributing to a 25% reduction in stock outages.
Orchestrated promotional displays on social media that boosted Store popularity by 35%.
Walmart Inc. April 2020 - January 2023
Merchandise Assistant
Developed Planograms for efficient merchandise placement increasing Shopper traffic by 18%.
Handled inventory management tasks, ensuring a 95% accuracy rate.
Conducted regular trend analysis, resulting in improved merchandise assortment and a 15% increase in sales.
Coached.com January 2017 - March 2020
Sales Associate
Performed daily cashiering duties, maintaining 100% cash drawer accuracy.
Assisted in loss prevention, contributing to a drop in store thefts by 20%.
Offered personalized customer service that improved store reputation and increased repeat business by 25%.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Institute March 2023
Certification in Visual Merchandising
Part-Time Certification Completed Concurrently with Employment
Resume Worded University May 2018
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Retail Management
Relevant coursework: Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Sales Management
Awarded Retail Management Excellence Scholarship (Top 10%)
SKILLS
Merchandising: Product Display, Retail Layouts, Pricing Strategies, Visual Communication, Inventory Management, Consumer Behavior Insights
Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced), Retail Management Systems (Intermediate), Point-of-sale Systems (Advanced), Adobe Design Suite (Intermediate)
Data Analysis: Sales Trend Analysis, Pricing Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Consumer behavior analysis, Merchandising Operations Analytics
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Retail Analyst (The Retail Education Institute, 2023), Certified Customer Service Expert (American Institute of Customer Service, 2020)
Leadership & Volunteering: Merchandise Manager for Community Fundraising Sale (2019), Volunteer with Clothing Drive, The Salvation Army (2017-2020)
Professional Development: Attended NRF Retail Conclave (2022), Participated in Omni-channel Retailing Workshop (2019)
Your Name
Merchandising Analyst
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded June 2022 - Present
Merchandising Analyst
Enforced data-driven decisions for merchandise assortment that led to a 22% increase in sales.
Conducted regular trend analysis and market research, leading to early detection and stocking of fast-selling items.
Evaluated inventory levels and managed replenishment orders, ensuring a 30% increase in stock turnover rate.
Nordstrom, Inc. July 2018 - May 2022
Merchandise Planner
Developed an effective merchandise strategy that led to a 30% increase in profit margins.
Successfully managed a $5M merchandise budget, optimizing cost control and achieving a 15% cost savings.
Used advanced analytics to forecast sales trends, improving inventory turnover by 20%.
Coached.com March 2015 - June 2018
Sales Specialist
Leveraged customer feedback to refine merchandise presentation, leading to a 15% bump in sales.
Assisted in merchandise planning, contributing to an increase in availability of trendy fashion apparel by 20%.
Managed store cash register with accuracy, ensuring zero discrepancies for 3 consecutive years.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University May 2018
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Specialization: Retail Marketing and Merchandising
Resume Worded University May 2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Minors in Statistics and Merchandise Planning
Award: Dean's List for top 10% of the class
SKILLS
Data Analysis Tools: MS Excel, Tableau, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics
Merchandising Software: Oracle Retail, Autocad, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign
OTHER
Certifications: Certificate in Retail Operations - Resume Worded Institute (2021), Certified Analytics Professional (INFORMS) - 2022
Volunteering: Junior Achievement, Business mentor (2016 - Present)
Projects: Developed a forecasting model that increased inventory turnover by 15% at Nordstrom
Your Name
Buyers Assistant
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Forever 21 January 2020 - Present
Senior Buyers Assistant
Spearheaded a fashion buying strategy that increased annual revenues by 11%
Established partnerships with local designers which expanded the company’s apparel collection by 23%
Developed a robust trend forecasting system that improved sales performance of 8 product lines by 30%
Implemented visual merchandising techniques that bumped up store traffic by 15%
Leveraged social media to engage with customers, leading to a bump in retail sales by 18%
ZARA January 2018 - December 2019
Buyers Assistant
Efficiently managed the purchasing process of a $4M inventory that serviced three regions
Introduced a trend analysis system that improved fashion buying by 21%
Devised a retail sales strategy that resulted in a 15% increase in annual revenues
Coached.com January 2017 - December 2017
Junior Buyers Assistant
Contributed to merchandise styling that boosted showroom sales by 10%
Supported the implementation of a retail buying system that improved procurement efficiency by 15%
Assisted with visual merchandising initiatives that bumped up store visits by 8%
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University December 2019
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Emphasis on Retail and Apparel Merchandising
Resume Worded Academic Center December 2016
Certification in Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Course covered topics such as product development, global sourcing, consumer behavior, and advanced buying strategies
SKILLS
Merchandising Software: JDA E3, BlueCherry, Infor Nexus, SAP ERP, Zedonk, Bamboo Rose
Forecasting & Analysis: Trend Analysis, Sales Forecasting, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Retail Analytics
Negotiation & Communication: Vendor Negotiation, Supplier Relationships, Collaborative Communication, Persuasive Selling
Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational), French (Basic)
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Apparel Buyer from Fashion Institute of Technology (2017)
Projects: Managed successful rollout of a new seasonal fashion line that increased sales by 20% (Forever 21)
Awards & Accolades: Recipient of Exceptional Performance Award for successfully negotiating substantial price reductions from vendors (ZARA)
Volunteering: Active volunteer with Dress for Success – an NGO assisting low-income women in acquiring professional avatar
Your Name
Fashion Retail Assistant
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded January 2020 - Present
Fashion Retail Manager
Led a team of 15, improving team efficiency by 25%
Boosted by store sales by 17% through strategic product development and styling
Developed trend forecasting strategies that identified underperforming apparel lines, reducing unsold stock by 30%
Incorporated advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques to develop appealing product images resulting in a 12% rise in e-commerce sales
Orchestrated social media campaigns that increased follower engagement by 20%
H&M February 2017 - December 2019
Fashion Retail Supervisor
Increased conversion rates by 14% through effective merchandising and customer engagement strategies
Streamlined inventory management resulting in reduced stock discrepancies by 18%
Enhanced retail sales through visual merchandising techniques, seeing a 12% rise in in-store purchases
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Academic Center December 2016
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Focus on Retail and Fashion Management
Resume Worded University June 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
Emphasized on Retail Management and Fashion Marketing
Recipient of Best Designer Award (Top 5%)
SKILLS
Fashion Design Software: Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, SketchUp, CLO 3D, InDesign, Graphic Design
Management Tools: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems, MS Project, Trello
Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Visual Merchandiser from Retail Learning Institute (2017)
Leadership & Volunteering: Co-chair, Fashion Retail Immersion Program, H&M (2018-2019)
Awards: Recognized as Inspiration Leader at H&M (2019)
Projects: Developed a successful window display concept that increased the customer footfall by 20% (2018)
Your Name
Merchandising Assistant
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Urban Outfitters January 2020 - Present
Senior Merchandising Assistant
Pioneered an innovative merchandising strategy that boosted the sales of feminine apparel by 15%
Closely collaborated with the fashion buying team, contributing to a 20% improvement in seasonal collection revenues
Spearheaded a product development initiative leading to a 10% reduction in production time
Initiated client-focused retail sales strategies, generating a 16% increase in customer satisfaction scores
Managed an efficient inventory system, reducing stock losses by 22%
Resume Worded May 2017 - December 2019
Merchandising Assistant
Assisted with the implementation of effective marketing strategies, participating in the achievement of a revenue increase by $1M
Improved the purchasing process, contributing to a 15% increase in procurement efficiency
Used Microsoft Access to track and monitor inventory, resulting in a 10% improvement in logistics accuracy
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Institute Dec 2019
Master of Business Administration - Retail and Merchandising Management
Focus on: Emerging Retail Technologies, Merchandising Strategy, Brand Management
Resume Worded University Apr 2017
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Minor in Business Administration
Award: Resume Worded Outstanding Student in Fashion Merchandising
SKILLS
Merchandising Management: Pricing Strategy, Product Selection, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Product Promotions, Seasonal Merchandising
Technologies: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Oracle Retail Merchandising System, Looker
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Fashion Retail Buyer, Certified Planner by American Purchasing Society
Leadership & Volunteering: Mentor for Fashion Empowerment Program, Volunteer for Dress for Success organization
Awards: Best Senior Merchandising Assistant, Urban Outfitters, 2021
Projects: Designed and executed successful Spring and Fall product lines for Urban Outfitters, contributing to a 15% increase in revenue

How do I add skills to a Merchandise Buyer resume?

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Review the job posting closely.

Go through the Merchandise Buyer posting you're applying to, and identify hard skills the company is looking for. For example, skills like Merchandising, Fashion and Retail are possible skills. These are skills you should try to include on your resume.

2
Add industry skills like Apparel and Retail Buying.

Add other common skills from your industry - such as Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management - into your resume if they're relevant.

3
Add skills into your work experience.

Incorporate skills - like Trend Analysis, Trade Shows and Fashion Buying - into your work experience too. This shows hiring managers that you have practical experience with these tools, techniques and skills.

4
Show operational experience.

Recruiters are going to want to see real operational experience for most Merchandise Buyer roles, so emphasize any experience you have improving operations of a company and general operational efficiency.

5
Demonstrate supply chain experience.

Merchandise Buyer recruiters like to see experience dealing with logistics and different parts of the supply chain. Try to include accomplishments where you improved supply chain processes and increased efficiency.

6
Use the exact job title.

Try to add the exact job title, Merchandise Buyer, somewhere into your resume to get past resume screeners. See the infographic for how to do this.

Word Cloud for Merchandise Buyer Skills & Keywords

The following word cloud highlights the most popular keywords that appear on Merchandise Buyer job descriptions. The bigger the word, the more frequently it shows up on employer's job postings. If you have experience with these keywords, include them on your resume.

Top Merchandise Buyer Skills and Keywords to Include On Your Resume

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top skills you should add to your Merchandise Buyer resume?

Some popular Merchandise Buyer hard skills are Merchandising, Retail Buying, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Inventory Management, Fashion and Merchandise Planning.

Depending on the job you apply to, skills like Fashion Buying, Sales, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy and Trend Analysis can also be good to include on your resume.

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