Jason Mandrup
Director of Merchandising
Huntington Beach | United States
Skills
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Interests
Cycling
Surfing
Family
My 1967 chevy c20 truck
Emerald bay (catalina island)
In my own words
— Jason• Buying/Merchandising – Extensive knowledge of traditional and innovative buying strategies with a proven track record of increased revenue.
• Planning – Analytically driven in evaluating financial and stocking information, along with current market changes to accurately forecast the demand required for monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals. • Problem Solving - Ability to work with internal and external team members to find solutions and balance. • Execution - Tracks sales, inventory, margin, and trends while inspiring a team to be results-driven. • Technical - Proficient in Amazon Seller Central, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Netsuite, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Trajectory
Jun 2016 — Now
Director of Merchandising · Gear Coop
• Grew top-line sales in the past 4 years. Up 9% in 2016, 27% in 2017, 14% in 2018 and 24% in 2019 bringing in over $28M in sales.
• Mentored and developed the merchandise team to have consistent sales performance, resulting in attaining and surpassing annual plans.
• Analyzed current and historical data to understand and identify risk and opportunities, influencing the team with strategies to build comp growth for future seasons.
• Leveraged relationships with existing vendors to gain deeper discounts and longer terms delivering greater margin and cash flow.
• Forecasted sales plans, inventory levels, markdowns, margin, and turn.
• Created buying specific reporting and OTB, giving the team the information and tools needed to make best-informed decisions.
• Collaborated with Marketing, VP, President, and CEO in implementing campaigns on all three sales channels (brick and mortar, native website, and Amazon).
• Was a key role in adapting and applying the department's forecasting tool, warehouse management system, and Netsuite ERP system.
Nov 2014 — Oct 2015
Director of Merchandising · Fatal Clothing
• Responsible for assorting and presenting trend-right products to senior management ensuring that the seasonal plans were achieved.
• Oversaw and guided the art team through the entire design process from concept to the final product.
• Continually presented a clear strategic vision based on the previous look and feel of the company and where it wanted to go in the future.
• Established an annual merchandising calendar transforming the department from being behind schedule to beating deadlines to meet the retailer's needs.
• Partnered closely with product development, sales, and marketing teams to evaluate concepts and identify marketing strategies to support company initiatives.
• Worked with manufacturers to negotiate the best costing, MOQ’s and lead times to hit product launch dates.
Jan 2008 — Nov 2014
Men's Branded Buyer · Tilly's
• Helped grow the company from 24 stores to over 200 stores and e-commerce with consistent and strong sell-thru rates.
• Ownership of categories that were $35+ million in sales: built and maintained merchandise plans and key-item programs that supported financial, merchandising, and marketing objectives.
• Managed OTB to hit sales plans and proper inventory levels.
• Negotiated vendor discounts, markdowns, and RTV's.
• Coordinated with cross-functional partners to ensure company initiatives were executed in-store, on the website and social channels.
• Supervised, coached, trained, and guided associate buyers, assistant buyers, and administrative assistants.
Jan 2006 — Dec 2008
Associate Boy's Buyer · Tilly's
• Grew the business to a $4+ million department with consistent positive increase year over year.
• Managed OTB, relationship building with vendors, negotiated terms and pricing, controlled inventory levels, and upheld sales margins.
• Trained, developed, and supported Assistant Buyer.
Jan 2004 — Dec 2006
Assistant Buyer · Tilly's
• Assisted buyers with all data entry of purchase orders and filing.
Jul 2002 — Dec 2004
Store Manager · Tilly's
• Managed two different locations with an employee base of 25-60 based on seasonality.
Sep 1997 — Jun 2002
Buyer / Manager · Billy's Boardshop
Managed and bought men's hardgoods and softgoods
Activity
Education history
Cal State Northridge
BA of Biology | 1996 - 2002
