Lily Hall
@lilyhall
Purchasing and logistics specialist with 5+ years driving product development and vendor relations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven purchasing and logistics professional with over five years of experience in purchasing, warehousing, product development, and vendor management. I consistently deliver projects and new store set ups while balancing sales, margin, and inventory targets.
My background includes buyer and merchandising roles at national retail brands where I developed assortments from concept to finished product, negotiated with international suppliers, managed imports from China and India, and collaborated with marketing and creative teams on catalog and online merchandising.
I am highly organized, a strong communicator, and a committed team player who resolves operational issues, implements systems for product data and tracking, and volunteers locally while running small business initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Homemaker / Small Business Owner
Hall Household
Jul 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)
Operated a home-based small business creating event décor (balloon garlands), volunteered for community organizations, and provided childcare and household management services.
Associate Buyer - Decor
Home Decorators Collection
Aug 2014 - Jul 2015 (11 months)
Developed the Holiday assortment from concept to finished product, managed sales, margin and inventory budgets, and collaborated with marketing and creative teams to drive online promotions and catalog layouts.
Associate Buyer - Rug
Home Decorators Collection
Sep 2012 - Aug 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Maintained rug assortment and sales data to inform product selection, managed inventory and open-to-buy processes, and negotiated costs with international suppliers to meet margin targets.
Buyer Assistant - Rug
Home Decorators Collection
Dec 2010 - Sep 2012 (1 year 9 months)
Supported merchandising through new product setup, sample management, sales reporting and coordination of photo samples for catalog and online merchandising.
Merchandising Coordinator
Benchmark Brands
Jun 2010 - Dec 2010 (6 months)
Managed product data entry and UPC setup, prepared purchase orders and photo samples, and developed a tracking system for cataloging products and uploading items for online sales.
Gyrotonic Teacher
CORE
Dec 2009 - Jun 2010 (6 months)
Taught Gyrotonic clients, developed personalized exercise modules to improve strength, flexibility and coordination, and oriented clients on system benefits and correct body movements.
Product Development Manager
International Greetings USA
Jun 2008 - Jul 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Led product development and sourcing to meet gross margin targets, coordinated with international factories and creative teams, and managed logistics and on-time import deliveries.
Assistant Buyer
Books-A-Million
Jan 2005 - Jan 2008 (3 years)
Supported maintenance of a $28M sales budget across 225 stores, contributed to a 40% increase in gift category sales and improved profit margins through vendor negotiations and merchandising projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HCHuntingdon College
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Activities and societies: Member of Sigma Beta Delta (Business Honors Society)
Completed a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Business Administration in 2005.
Availability
Location
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