Ramon T.

Sanchez
10500 Napa Valley Frisco, Texas 75035 214-235-3331/214-872-4145 RamSan1@msn.com

An accomplished professional with a B.B.A. Degree in Business Administration,

Upon graduation from college worked expediently and have enjoyed steady career progression with a history of success in
merchandising and buying. My experience in sales analysis, planning, negotiating , directing, organizing and problem
solving can be directed toward improving operating efficiency. Skilled in working with domestic and international
vendors, detailed oriented ,computer literate ,ability to multi task, effective verbal and phone communication skills, proven
track record in working with others in a team environment. Determined. Dependable. Organized. Task oriented,
Will follow through with the job to the end. Responsible and Trustworthy.

Areas of Expertise:
Administration Marketing Inventory Control
Operations Internet Quality Assurance
Distribution Budgets Purchasing
Professional Experience:
J.C. Penney Corporation
Associate Buyer
Men’s Clothing-J.C. Penney Direct
Responsible for $52.Million in annual sales in developing assortment plans, procurement and implementation
For suits, sport coats, dress trousers, accessories & gifts to meet business plans and profit objectives.
• Identified and recommended merchandise, brand marketing opportunities to maximize promotional
strategies and increase market share.
• Consulted with inventory team to assure inventory for print and on-line was effectively managed in
season.
• Travelled to New York four times a year to review upcoming supplier’s line & to negotiate
costs, markdown dollars, gross profit objectives.
• Approved images for catalog and internet by working with J.C.Penney direct advertising associates.
• Provided input to product development team on J.C.Penney direct related merchandise issues.
• Coordinated closely with store merchandise team to align multi channel concept which includes
stores, Internet and print media.
• Received recognition award in 2005for the Internet business achieving $1 billion in annual sales.
Senior Assistant Media Manager
Men’s Sportswear - Catalog Division
Responsible for $32 Million in annual sales for selecting merchandise from retail assortment plans to met sales and
profits & kept up with supplier’s catalog delivery and quality performance.
• Achieved sales and profit objectives by developing merchandising plans for catalog.
• Provided input to Retail Buyer on merchandise mix and pricing strategies.
• Participated in developing preseason and in season estimates along with inventory.
• Collaborated with advertising group in bringing the merchandise perceptive related to
merchandise and their impact in maximizing our presentation.
• Participated in quality control reviews and returns reduction meeting and used information
obtained to help establish corrective action.
• Received Golden Act Award in 2002 in recognition of exemplary act of service to customers.

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 Senior Assistant Buyer
Women’s shoes
Responsible for $28 Million in annual sales for buying, merchandising, reviewing and negotiating
Costs figures with suppliers.
• Participated in in-line development and assortment planning.
• Travelled twice a year to the Vegas Shoe Show to meet with key suppliers, Keds, Skechers, Vans,
Sporto & private brand suppliers
• Interacted with product development and sourcing department to gain knowledge of
products and production to determine status of shipments.
• Monitored results of sales and profit and their relationship to the marketing plans with
recommendations.
• Developed expertise retail trends through observation of competition and visitation of stores.
• Participated in winning the 1997 chairman’s award for Buyer of the year.

Senior Assistant Buyer

Children’s shoes
• Improved turnover rate from 1.5 to 2.0% .
• Increased gross profit objective to a 6.8%, $12.7 million improvement over previous year.
• Negotiated markdown dollars on slow selling merchandise resulting in improved
gross margins and maintained on-time production and delivery of quality merchandise.
• Interfaced with quality assurance department to ensure attainment and maintenance of quality
standards of merchandise.
• Ensured the even flow of merchandise from suppliers through company warehouse into retail store.
• Responsible for the buying & distribution of four districts to test the centralization of shipping
directly to stores, which became the standard procedure now used for all buying divisions.
• Administered the selection & distribution of the Stride-Rite brand to top volume stores.
Senior Merchandiser Manager - Stores
 Hired, trained, supervised and motivated a team of 40+ full and part-time associates .
 Ensured the proper processing and display of merchandise.
 Oversaw and monitored shrink reduction plans .
 Managed the daily activity of the sales floor.
 Developed creative plans to increase store sales.
Education:
B.B.A., Business Administration, Texas A&M/Corpus Christi

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