Alexa Ray Molano
@alexaraymolano
Experienced buying and supply chain professional specializing in retail merchandising and vendor management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced retail buying and supply chain professional with over 10 years in fashion retail, specializing in buying, vendor management, inventory planning and merchandising.
I have managed purchasing documentation, generated weekly sales analyses, supported OTB and vendor finance calls, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute product and inventory strategies.
My background spans chargeback and purchasing analysis, wholesale account management, and supply chain coordination across major retailers and brands in the US and UK.
I am committed to continuous learning, driving profitable assortment decisions, and supporting teams through clear communication, strong data analysis and vendor partnerships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Buyer
Avolta
Sep 2022 - Aug 2025 (2 years 11 months)
Generated weekly sales analyses and managed purchasing documentation across multiple categories, improving order accuracy and inventory coverage; collaborated with vendors and store teams to execute merchandising standards and support new product launches.
Chargeback Analyst
Nespresso
Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 (8 months)
Partnered with accounting to manage chargeback budgets and provided analytical solutions to resolve disputes and support merchandising strategy and product selection.
Buying Assistant
Macy's Backstage
Aug 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Selected seasonal buys and prepared best-seller presentations using sales and forecast data; resolved order issues with planning and distribution to optimize departmental OTB outcomes.
Wholesales Assistant
Brooklyn Cloth
Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 (5 months)
Supported sales and operations by managing purchase order entry and providing administrative support to sales executives, enhancing account servicing for seven major retail clients.
Purchasing & Supply Chain Analyst
Monsieur Touton
Mar 2017 - Jul 2017 (4 months)
Compiled open order and inventory reports and supported demand planning, forecasting, and warehouse transfers for dozens of vendors to improve stock management.
Supply Chain Analyst
Jet.com
Jun 2016 - Mar 2017 (9 months)
Improved workflows and served as the primary contact between vendor DCs and internal warehouses for a high-volume category of 260+ vendors, enhancing delivery coordination and communication.
Marketing & Licensing Asst
Vivienne Westwood
Aug 2015 - Dec 2015 (4 months)
Prepared marketing materials, PR samples and line sheets for buyer appointments while ensuring licensing compliance and meeting tight campaign deadlines.
Supported visual merchandising, executed in-store events, and generated sales leads to meet and exceed monthly sales targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Glasgow Caledonian University
Master of Science, International Fashion Marketing
2014 - 2015
Completed a Master of Science in International Fashion Marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University from September 2014 to November 2015.
Rider University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
2007 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Rider University from September 2007 to June 2011.
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