Darren Sao

Darren Sao has extensive experience in retail merchandise planning and operations, currently serving as a Sports Retail Merchandise Planner/Allocator for BDA, LLC, where responsibilities include planning and allocating Seattle Kraken merchandise for multiple team stores. Previously, Darren worked as an Operations Manager and Small Business Consultant at DLM Supply, and an Allocation Analyst at Sur La Table, overseeing inventory distribution across various locations. Earlier roles at Nordstrom included positions from Office Administrator to RP Buyer, focusing on inventory management and business process optimization. Additional experience includes consulting for Accessory Bar and Moore and coaching high school basketball, complemented by a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Information Systems from the University of Washington.