Blaize Pope
About
Blaize Pope is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Blaize works in the following industries: "Apparel & Fashion". Blaize is currently Senior Buyer-Mens Footwear & Accessories at Urban Outfitters. In Blaize's previous role as a Buyer-Mens Footwear & Accessories at Urban Outfitters, Blaize worked in until Oct 2021. Prior to joining Urban Outfitters, Blaize was a Associate Buyer- Mens at Urban Outfitters and held the position of Associate Buyer- Mens. Prior to that, Blaize was a Assistant Buyer- Mens Heavy Knits, Sweaters, Headwear and Cold Weather at Urban Outfitters, based in Greater Philadelphia Area from Jan 2017 to Apr 2019. Blaize started working as Copywriter at Tactics in Jan 2016. From May 2016 to May 2016, Blaize was Freelance Writer at Bliss Magazine. Prior to that, Blaize was a Freelance Writer at Transworld Skateboarding from Sep 2015 to Sep 2015.
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Blaize Pope's current jobs
Blaize Pope's past jobs
• Responsible for heavy knits, headwear, and cold weather • Assist Senior Buyer with managing Direct and Retail channels (with 195 US stores) for three categories contributing $70M in sales • Curate seasonal assortments that are trend right and brand appropriate by utilizing internal production, national brands, and market development • Manage & expand extensive base of vendors including both high-profile and tests brands to add versatility, relevancy, and excitement to our product range • Use OTB report to analyze inventory risks, sales opportunities, IMU goals, and make recommendations for actions by reviewing weekly selling with planning and allocation teams • Problem-solve with production team regarding changes in product deliveries and quantities in order to minimize stock-outs and maximize inventory turns to meet customer demands and achieve financial plans • Manage direct report (assistant buyer) to ensure team is working efficiently and assistant is developing and progressing appropriately
• Assist in curating seasonal assortments that are on trend and brand specific by utilizing internal production, national brands, and market development • Partner with existing and emerging brands to curate a diverse product assortment • Analyze inventory risks and opportunities by reviewing weekly selling reports with planning and allocation teams • Problem solve with production regarding changes in product delivery dates and quantities in order to minimize stock outs and maximize inventory turns to meet consumer demands • Ensure IMU goals can be reached and maintained
• Developed questions and conducted artist interview • Constructed cohesive piece from material garnered during interview • Worked with editor to meet hard deadline
• Created and edited a piece on the Zumiez Best Foot Forward Finals in Joshua Tree, California • Encompassed the events of three days in a concise format without sacrificing their essence • Worked within tight time restraints and met hard deadline