Steven Davis

Experience

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  Mervyns

  Feb 2002 - Apr 2006

  Developed marketing strategy, merchandising strategy, and financial strategy for the men's athletic shoe department which delivered $60 million in annual sales.Grew the skate shoe category by 40% by focusing the merchandising assortment on Vans and adding value through a broader assortment.Negotiated $1 million dollar vendor return to manage inventory overage, by collaborating with footwear suppliers. Delivered number 1 financial results for the company in 2002 out of 60 plus departments by creating a strategy to improve our in stock position in basic product, and delivering a more cohesive seasonal product line by region.Improved overall store in stock position by more than 15% over the previous year in basic categories, by collaborating with the buying team and the vendor community to build safety stock and dedicate more space in the store, and more open to buy to select programs.

  • Buyer of Men's Athletic Shoes

    Nov 2003 - Apr 2006

  • Merchandise Planning Manager of Womens Athletic & Seasonal Apparel

    Feb 2002 - Nov 2003
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  JC Penney

  Feb 2010 - Jun 2012

  Associate Buyer Big and Tall Sportswear

  Managed 60% of Big and tall sportswear category as an Associate Buyer, and worked hand in hand with the planner and Senior Buyer to drive our strategy to achieve our financial goals.Grew the eCommerce business by more than 30%, by focusing on sizes that were not available in store, and expanding the selection of Big and Tall sportswear in national brand and private brand.

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  Academy Sports + Outdoors

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2019

  Demonstrated the ability to lead a complex baseball and softball category with several local rules which made each store location subject to requiring different equipment for players. Managed a supplier base of 15 - 20 suppliers including private label. Implemented several new merchandising plans for the category which helped distinguish the baseball and softball category, and the complexities that exist within each segment. Grew a mature business from $115 million to over $120 million which exceeded the rate that the store was growing in 2016. Show less

  • Buyer Football, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Wrestling & Hockey

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Buyer Baseball Equipment

    Apr 2013 - Oct 2017

  • Buyer Summer Seasonal

    Jun 2012 - Apr 2013
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  Belk

  Nov 2020 - now

  • Senior Merchandise Planner

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Merchandise Planner

    Nov 2020 - Nov 2023