Suzanne Coster

Suzanne Coster is an experienced retail professional with a robust background in merchandising and category management, currently serving as a Senior Buyer at Big Lots Stores since August 2016. Previously, Suzanne held the position of Senior Category Manager Director at Office Depot, achieving $400 million in annual volume for the B2B channel. Prior roles at OfficeMax and Sears Holdings Corporation also showcased Suzanne's expertise, generating $400 million and $800 million in annual volume respectively. With experience spanning from merchandise management to financial planning, Suzanne began the career at JCPenney as a Merchandise Manager, analyzing market trends to optimize product mix. Suzanne holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing from the International Academy of Merchandising and Design.