Maggie Hoffelmeyer

Talented Merchant experienced in vendor and inventory management. Knowledgeable about pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation. Driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management. Familiar with retail practices and business operations. Finely tuned to customer buying desires, rising trends and changes in supply chain.

**Summary of Professional Experience**

I am a talented merchant with extensive experience in vendor and inventory management, pricing structures, supplier relations, and contract negotiations. My proactive approach to supplier management drives cost reductions and quality improvements. I am well-versed in retail practices and business operations, with a keen understanding of customer buying desires, emerging trends, and supply chain dynamics.

**Work History**
- **Category Buyer, Bunzl Processor Division (2022-Present)**: Managed 100+ purchase orders weekly, created new buying tools for efficiency, analyzed sales records to predict buying patterns, maintained relationships with 100 vendors, sourced new vendors, and reduced overstock.
- **Sales Coordinator, Essense Of Australia (2021-2022)**: Supported global sales processes, developed competitive reports, monitored sales initiatives, and used Salesforce for reporting.
- **Merchant II - Season Cards, Hallmark Cards Inc (2021)**: Conducted market analyses, created product sales reports, influenced commercialization paths, and participated in assortment decisions.
- **Merchant/Product Developer, Hallmark Cards Inc (2018-2020)**: Managed a $10M gift product business, developed strategies based on data analysis, collaborated with designers, negotiated costs, and worked with marketing teams.
- **Buyer, Rally House-Sampler Stores Inc (2016-2018)**: Built vendor partnerships, negotiated prices, managed purchase orders, performed sales analysis, and identified trends for new products.
- **Sales Assistant, Glance Eyewear (2016)**: Monitored sales, coordinated with internal teams, developed customer relationships, and assisted in meeting preparations.
- **Men's Buying Intern, Buckle, Inc (2016)**: Analyzed sales performance, assisted in buying responsibilities, and communicated with stores and vendors.

**Skills**
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, AS400, AP21, PLM, Qlik, Power BI
- Strong in forecasting, negotiation, vendor relations, data analysis, and product procurement

My diverse experience in strategic merchandising, vendor management, and sales coordination, combined with a strong analytical skill set and customer-centric approach, positions me as a unique and valuable addition to Anthropologie as a Merchandise Planner.

**Education**
Jan 2013 - Aug 2016
- Bachelor of Science in Fashion: Textiles and Clothing in Business, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
- Minor in Business Administration - Technology (UG Cert)