Stephanie Mech
About
Stephanie Mech is from Aurora, Illinois, United States. Stephanie works in the following industries: "Wholesale". Stephanie is currently Buyer at Blue Wave Products, located in St Charles, Illinois, United States. In Stephanie's previous role as a Associate Buyer at Sears, Stephanie worked in Hoffman Estates, Illinois until Oct 2020. Prior to joining Sears, Stephanie was a Buyer at LTD Commodities and held the position of Buyer at Bannockburn, IL.. Prior to that, Stephanie was a Assistant Buyer at LTD Commodities, based in Bannockburn, IL. from Jun 2015 to Nov 2016. Stephanie started working as Sales Representative/Assistant at Julie Kipta Inc in Chicago IL in Jan 2015. From Jun 2015 to Oct 2015, Stephanie was Merchandising Assistant at LTD Commodities, based in Bannockburn, IL.. Prior to that, Stephanie was a Apparel Trade Show Sales Representative at Ya Los Angeles, based in Chicago IL from Aug 2014 to Sep 2015. Stephanie started working as Community Assistant at The Pointe at SIU in May 2012.
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Stephanie Mech's current jobs
Stephanie Mech's past jobs
Seasonal (Non-Christmas)
Reported to the Divisional Manager. Responsible for planning, selecting product and internal purchasing. • Attended tradeshows with a goal to meet new vendors and find unique products for future distribution. • Sourced, contacted and set up meetings with vendors to explain the business and seek out new merchandise. • Stayed in constant communication with vendors to ensure effective product selection, desired pricing, quality and delivery. • Evaluated industry trends and applied to LTD products. • Generated product development ideas and worked closely with overseas vendors throughout the development process. • Wrote up product test sheets focusing on margin, terms, and the most competitive price possible. • Participated in and brought new, exciting and unique products to weekly sample presentations. • Supervised and mentored the work of an Assistant Buyer and Merchandising Assistant. • Prepared and finalized effective ads. • Created season matrix for the Housewares and Electronics department.
Reported to the Sporting Goods and Furniture Buyer. Responsible for all aspects of supporting purchasing for the internal Sporting Goods and Furniture Buyer and external Tabletop and Storage Buyer. • Acquired and evaluated vendor samples. • Communicated with vendors to assure desired pricing, quality and delivery. • Oversaw procurement process of purchased items. • Evaluated industry trends and competitive analysis. • Prepared and finalized product features for advertising and assisted Buyers in assuring products were successfully marketed. • Served as liaison on product issues between the warehouse, Accounts Payable and Logistics. • Monitored and provided appropriate feedback on change requests. • Attended tradeshows with Buyers to assist in finding unique products for future distribution. • Participated and engaged in weekly Buyer sample presentations.
Responsible for traveling to tradeshows and road appointments to meet with clients, handling customer calls, processing orders and organizing merchandise in the showroom.
Worked for five Department Buyers. Responsible for assisting the Buyer and Assistant Buyer in managing vendor accounts. • Processed purchase orders. • Created product specifications.
Responsible for organizing tradeshow booths and merchandise, assisting Buyers, addressing product questions and processing orders.