Dynamic Senior Buyer with over 7 years of progressive experience in the retail sector, specializing in strategic inventory management and procurement. Expertise in planning and executing both daily and special inventory purchases, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely deliveries. Proven ability to enhance business operations by sourcing high-quality, reliable goods aligned with organizational goals. Committed to driving efficiency and profitability through effective purchasing strategies and supplier relationship management.
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HEIDY YIM YEUNG
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
AMERICAN EAGLE
BUYER - AERIE & AE MENS TOPS
03.2024 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Revenue Generation: Lead the development and execution of data-driven product strategies for omni-channel retail, achieving a 15% increase in revenue over plan for 2024 by acquiring high-value accounts.
- Strategic Discussions: Drive seasonal buy discussions during international market weeks, leveraging market analysis and regional insights to inform product assortments and foster business growth.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, visual merchandising, and brand principals to tailor assortments based on channel capabilities and customer profiles, ensuring enhanced commercial viability.
- Competitive Analysis: Conduct thorough competitive analysis to identify pricing gaps and optimize product positioning, aligning assortments with brand vision and seasonal trends.
- Product Roadmap Management: Oversee the seasonal product roadmap, integrating climate and cultural nuances to maximize market impact and relevance.
- Team Coaching: Provide coaching to buying assistants on reporting and daily operations, enhancing their skills and ensuring effective execution of strategies.
- Support for Product Strategies: Assisted the Buying Manager in executing product strategies and managing assortments for specific sales channels, contributing to overall sales performance and achieving corporate sales targets.
- Preparation for Strategic Discussions: Gathered and analyzed data to support seasonal buy discussions, informing product selection and assortment decisions.
- Marketing Collaboration: Partnered with marketing and visual merchandising teams to develop impactful product presentations and support promotional activities.
- Performance Analysis: Conducted weekly analyses of product performance, providing insights to adjust strategies and optimize inventory management effectively.
- Training Coordination: Organized product training sessions for retail staff, ensuring they were equipped with the knowledge needed to enhance customer engagement and sales.
- Client Relationship Management: Managed relationships with partners (Thailand and Australia), responding to inquiries and preparing tailored proposals for key decision-makers, enhancing communication and business opportunities.
AMERICAN EAGLE
ASSOCIATE BUYER - AERIE
12.2021 - 02.2024
Job overview
I.T APPARELS LIMITED
ASSISTANT BUYER
09.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Procurement Support: Supported buying activities for leading European and Japanese brands in a competitive global marketplace, enhancing vendor relationships and negotiating favorable terms.
- Inventory Analysis: Analyzed merchandising reports to improve inventory turnover and procurement efficiency, aligning with multinational sales strategies.
- Sales & Purchase Order Monitoring: Monitored sales and purchase orders with proper tracking, filing, and documentation to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BA (HONS) from FASHION AND TEXTILE, FASHION MARKETING
07.2018
University Overview
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
HD from FASHION AND TEXTILE, FASHION MERCHANDISING
07.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Strategic revenue planning
- Data analysis expertise
- Purchase order management
- Cost management
- Clear verbal communication
- Advanced Excel skills
- Inventory oversight
Languages
Cantonese
Mandarin
English
Japanese
Timeline
BUYER - AERIE & AE MENS TOPS
AMERICAN EAGLE
03.2024 - 09.2025
ASSOCIATE BUYER - AERIE
AMERICAN EAGLE
12.2021 - 02.2024
ASSISTANT BUYER
I.T APPARELS LIMITED
09.2018 - 12.2021
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
HD from FASHION AND TEXTILE, FASHION MERCHANDISING
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BA (HONS) from FASHION AND TEXTILE, FASHION MARKETING
Personal Information
Personal Information
Expected Salary: 35,000
Last Salary: 29,232