Edward Shook

Experience

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  American Eagle Outfitters

  Jan 2001 - Mar 2007

  Store Manager

  Began working at the store in Raleigh, North Carolina my Freshman year of college and worked my way up to store manager; Hired, trained and managed 15-20 associates; Merchandising; writing schedules; setting directives; driving sales results; helped open 2 new stores in the Raleigh area and 1 in the DC area.

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  Dillard's Inc.

  Mar 2007 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for merchandise planning, including planning for brand assortments, inventory by store and seasonal purchases; managing weekly QR; managing sales, stock, margin, turn and monthly open-to-buy; product price negotiations with domestic and overseas vendors and suppliers in China and Indonesia; product development of private label merchandise; oversee product for 269 stores in the US which exceeds 100 million dollars in yearly revenue. Worked closely with vendors from Hart Schaffner Marx, Hugo Boss, Jack Victor, Ted Baker, Ralph Lauren, and Peerless Clothing. As well as private label brands with Daniel Cremieux and Murano. Show less Responsible for merchandise assortment planning; managing weekly QR; managing sales, stock, margin, turn and monthly open-to-buy; involved in the design and implementation of private label product with overseas vendors from Asia and Central America; oversee product for 269 stores which exceeds 40 million dollars in yearly revenue.Responsible for private label product in the activewear market. Worked with our in house designer and our overseas vendors in Central America and Asia to deliver a quality product at a value for our customers.Worked closely with vendors from Nike, Under Armour, Puma, Callaway, Marmot, Woolrich and Pendleton. Show less

  • Men's Tailored Clothing Buyer

    May 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Men's Active, Outdoor and Golf Buyer

    Jun 2012 - May 2014

  • Planner/Analyst

    Feb 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Area Sales Manager

    Mar 2007 - Feb 2011
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  DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Jun 2016 - May 2020

  Inventory Planner for Men’s Under Armour Athletic Apparel until April 2017. Inventory Planner for Golf Apparel until November 2017.

  • Manager of Allocations and Replenishment - Golf Softlines

    Nov 2017 - May 2020

  • Inventory Planner

    Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
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  The Home Depot

  May 2020 - Aug 2021

  Manager of Inventory Planning and Replenishment

  Managing a team of eight analysts and senior analysts who are responsible for replenishment of Paper Products and Skin and Personal Care products for the Home Depot Pro.

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Aug 2021 - now

  Manager of Inventory Planning and Replinshment