Bianca Swilley

About Bianca Swilley

CliftonStrengths: Futuristic, Input, Ideation, Strategic & CommunicationPI Assessment:\"Maverick\": A Maverick is an innovative, “outside the box” thinker, who is undaunted by failure.Dynamic entrepreneurial product expert with extensive experience in global sourcing, buying/purchasing, category management, product development, planning & allocation. Proven success in delivering business growth and bottom line results, revitalizing underperforming business segments and identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends. Keen ability to problem-solve in a fast pace and ambiguous private label, duty free/travel, and department store models. A diverse background driving successful strategy & curating assortments in apparel, fashion jewelry, fine jewelry & art & craft supplies for multichannel, international & domestic operations. A sincere passion for developing direct reports and mentorship.Specialties:*Vendor Sourcing, Contract Negotiation & Development*Product development that is driven by delivering brand appropriate, trend right, and profit driving assortments*Developing business strategies based on historical sales analysis*In season sales trend analysis that drives go forward assortment and inventory actions*Driving results in an ambiguous environment *Identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends & mitigating inventory liabilities *Mastering new system launches (Business Intelligence: BI & Oracle, Tableau, Asana, PLM)*Developing training tools (examples: mentorship programs/curriculum & training outlines) & analytical/reporting tools (examples: Open to Buys, business reporting templates, Assortment line plans and roadmaps, & hindsight recaps)

Experience

1. Senior Sourcing Specialist

   Harbor Freight Tools

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Pneumatic Tools, Accessories & Compressors

Education

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Marketing

• Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart

  Diploma, General Studies

Skills

• Forecasting
• Management
• Strategy
• Market Research
• Apparel
• Merchandising
• Mentoring New Hires
• Trend Analysis
• Profit
• Fashion Jewelry
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Financial Analysis
• Retail
• Product Development
• Fashion
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Open to Buy Management
• Inventory Management
• Jewelry
• Customer Service
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Mentoring
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Peer Mentoring
• Budget Management
• Leadership