Jennifer Knoll

Experience

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  Urban Outfitters

  Sept 2002 - Jun 2004

  Intern

  • Completed 2 Co-op cycles, part of Drexel’s 5 Year Graduation program• Provided clerical support to buying team• Responsible for maintaining samples • Managed detailed assortment plans for buyers• Learned key areas of buying including financial analysis, purchase order processing, vendor communication, tracking samples, etc.

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  Burlington Coat Factory

  Nov 2004 - Jul 2013

  • Responsible for managing a $20 million area • Constantly sought new brands and built collaborative, productive partnerships • Analyzed and adjusted businesses based on current and emerging trends• Established beginning of season strategic plans for sales, markdowns and growth opportunities• Monitored selling by store/region to identify opportunities and localize assortments • Grew area over $18 million from 2007-2010 • Consecutive comp increases achieved each year• Recognized as #4 buyer within the company in 2009, based on comp sales growth• Trained, motivated and further developed 2 Assistant Buyers to ensure effective performance and growth through consistent training• Broadened vendor base, while layering in better brands with higher average retails • Directly responsible for pioneering the Action Sports department• Increased vendor base from 2 to over 20 with highly recognizable brands (DC, Hurley, Quiksilver, Billabong, Etnies etc.)• Grew area over 50% from 2007 to 2008 ($8 million to $12 million) • Trained directly with Buyer and DMM to learn basics of negotiation and buying responsibilities• Responsible for daily office functions and scheduling weekly market appointments• Analyzed selling and provided reorder recommendations to buyer• Maintained planned receipt flow by ensuring adherence to scheduled shipping windows

  • Buyer - Young Men’s Tops

    Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Buyer - Young Men’s Collections & Action Sports Brands

    Feb 2008 - Jan 2012

  • Associate Buyer – Young Men’s Action Sports Brands

    Jul 2006 - Feb 2008

  • Assistant Buyer - Young Men’s Collections

    Nov 2004 - Jul 2006
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  ICUP Inc.

  Feb 2014 - Mar 2017

  Key Account Manager
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  DCI/Decor Craft Inc

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  Key Account Manager
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  Scrub Daddy, Inc.

  Oct 2019 - now

  • Logistics Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Logistics Analyst

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Trade Analyst

    Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Key Account Manager

    Oct 2019 - Oct 2022

  • Key Account Manager

    Oct 2019 - Dec 2021