Savannah Setley

About Savannah Setley

Retail professional with a passion for buying, merchandising, and team leadership. Currently serving as a Buyer II at Rally House, I oversee high-volume purchasing, lead vendor negotiations, and curate hyper-localized assortments that drive sales across 300+ brick and mortar locations. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a strategic, data-driven approach to every assortment plan.Previously at Walmart, I managed a multi-million-dollar category, delivering cost-saving initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally to exceed business goals. I’m energized by building strong teams, solving complex problems, and delivering results that make an impact at scale.

Experience

1. Buyer Ii - Local Men s, Women s & Kids Apparel

   Rally House

   Jun 2024 — Present · Lenexa, KS, US

   Manage full-cycle purchase orders—including creation, logistics coordination, receiving, and allocation—for men’s, women’s, and kids’ apparel across 300+ brick-and-mortar locations nationwide• Maintain and optimize a complex assortment of over SKUs, leveraging data to streamline performance and minimize stockouts.• Lead 4 direct reports and oversee a team of 7 total members, providing mentorship, performance management, and strategic direction.• Curate and allocate hyper-localized assortments tailored to regional demand across 20+ states and 45+ cities.• Negotiate costs with 50+ vendor partners to drive margin improvements while maintaining competitive pricing strategies.• Ensure compliance with vendor shipping and pricing policies to safeguard profitability and streamline operations.• Lead comprehensive buying, planning, and allocation strategies to drive top-line growth and merchandise profitability.• Oversee the team responsible for all local apparel, headwear, and hardlines across SKUs, ensuring the right product is in the right store at the right time.• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, visual merchandising, and store operations to align seasonal initiatives and execute high-impact product launches.• Selected as MVP (Most Valuable Peer) to mentor summer interns, providing guidance on the buying lifecycle, inventory management, and professional development.

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Textile & Apparel Management; Cum Laude

  2017 — 2021

• Università degli Studi di Bergamo

  Study Abroad Program, International Business, Marketing

  2019 — 2019