Megan Garvin

About Megan Garvin

As an accomplished merchant with over 14 years of experience in various aspects of retail, I have honed my skills in buying, negotiations, sales, e-commerce, private label, inventory management, and customer analytics. My most recent experience has been in the Natural Products Industry, where I have demonstrated my ability to build effective and interpersonal business relationships while maintaining a focus on driving sales and bottom-line margin growth.I firmly believe that success in retail comes from a combination of hard work, strategic planning, and the ability to influence and connect with people. Over the course of my career, I have developed strong negotiation skills, which have allowed me to achieve favorable terms and attain blended company margin goals. I have also collaborated with brands and marketing teams to set promotional plans and grow market share within respective categories.As a data-driven merchant, I understand the importance of analyzing market trends and syndicated data to identify competitive assortment gaps and opportunities for new category innovation. I have led sourcing initiatives and the complete product management cycle of multiple private label lines, which have helped boost overall department profitability.Throughout my career, I have been able to build strong relationships with vendors, partners, and colleagues, and I believe that these relationships have been critical to my success. I am passionate about developing and maintaining these relationships, which I believe are essential for driving long-term growth and success in retail.Overall, my experience and expertise in various facets of retail make me a valuable asset to any organization. I am committed to driving sales and bottom-line margin growth while building strong relationships and achieving favorable terms and outcomes through effective communication and negotiation.Health and fitness enthuisiast (cardio junkie). Let\'s chat about healthy recipes and the best destinations for a run.

Experience

1. Strategic Sourcing Manager

   Aramark

   Jun 2023 — Present

Education

• Philadelphia University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Fashion
• Management
• Negotiation
• Merchandising
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Trend Analysis
• Apparel
• E-Commerce
• Styling
• Facebook
• Wovens
• Marketing
• Retail