Inventory Planning Manager Resume Example Children's Place

INVENTORY PLANNING MANAGER

Professional Summary

Results driven demand and supply planning professional with a demonstrated history in corporate buying and planning, concentrated in the consumer goods industry. Provenhistory of accuracy in planning and forecastingthrough collaboration with cross-functional departments, resulting in improved inventory management and business growth. Experienced in developing and implementing planning tools and processesthat combine historical analytics with intentional strategies resulting in forecasting decisions which maximize business performance. Key participant in S&OP, presenting both a current status and future outlook of business performance based on key business drivers and facilitating discussions with executive management to align on the overall strategy.

Skills

ERP Systems (SAP, JDA, Oracle)
Business strategies
Forecasting / planning
Inventory management

Coaching / Mentoring
Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Access, Word)
Process management
Relationship building

Work History

Inventory Planning Manager, 05/2017 to 06/2020
Children's Place – Newark , NJ

Facilitated decision-making process across various functions to balance supply and demand; effectively managing North American inventory.
Prepared for and lead monthly North American Executive S&OP meetings.
Developed proprietary inventory management tools, leading to improvement of in-stocks, fill-rates and forecast accuracy from 67% to 92%.
Reduced residual inventory by 56% at end of product phase-out
Daily collaboration with internal and global cross-functional colleagues.
Oversaw full scope of product master data for North America.
Monitored processes and procedures, making sure company met global timelines and expectations for complete product life cycle.
Oversaw training and on-boarding process for all newly hired employees within Demand and Supply Planning.
Coached and developed both direct and indirect reports.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving production delay issues.

Merchandise Planning Manager, 08/2007 to 03/2017
Back Country Store – Nashville , TN

Managed OTB at department, vendor, class and product category levels for divisions totaling $260 million in sales volume throughout 300+ store chain.
Developed top line and bottoms up monthly seasonal plans for 40+ vendors at department, class and location levels.
Launched private label brand, Kaari Blue, exceeding sales plan by $200K and GM$ by $215K in 2016.
Enhanced division specific cluster planning tools to optimize location sales, receipt and turn plans by vendor.
Built comprehensive private label business plans focusing on class relationships and key programs.
Determined baseline presentation standards for entry into new markets.
Established startup and liquidation plans as business strategies necessitated.
Cultivated partnerships with cross-functional team members and vendor community to maximize location profitability.
Managed Assistant Planners with planning responsibility.
Coached Assistant Buyers and Merchandise Assistants on business processes and procedures.
Recipient of inaugural "Modern Maven Award".

Merchandise Planning Manager, 07/2006 to 07/2007
Back Country Store – Park City , UT

Managed OTB at sub-class level for department totaling $70 million in sales volume throughout 173 store chain.
Monitoring financial metrics through daily analysis of sales dollars and units, receipts, promotional and permanent markdowns, average unit retail, turn, sell-thru and base to maximum inventory levels.
Acted as systems mentor to peers during JDA RAPID Planning implementation which resulted from Mervyns independence from Target Corporation.
Developed top line plans at department and class levels by month.
Created seasonal plans for 250 sub-classes at weekly level
Partnered with Merchandise Planning & Analysis team to design comprehensive tool which accurately projects inventory relief based on promotional activity for forecast and plan purposes.
Participation in vendor meetings to determine assortment flow and evaluate business objectives.
Lead, coached and developed direct and indirect team members.

Merchandise Planner, 10/2004 to 07/2006
99 Cents Only – Eastvale , CA

Managed OTB at class level for department totaling $100 million in sales volume through daily analysis of receipts, sales, gross margin, inventory, comp performance, APS, turn and GMROI.
Successful in forecasting accuracy as exemplified by performance variances in 2005 of +2% sales and +3% in gross margin dollars.
Conducted weekly promotional and markdown analysis, provided recommendations to cross-functional team members and ensured that all actions are executed in the appropriate systems.
Developed annual, quarterly and seasonal plans at weekly level.
Established bottoms up sku level seasonal plans to maximize financial metrics.
Developed comprehensive plan for Holiday Key Items that live in an expanded store distribution.
Led volunteer group for annual Gap Day inAction project.
Actively engaged in Planning Education through role as classroom facilitator for new hires.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Family and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising, Accounting/MarketingUniversity Of Georgia - City, State

Dale Carnegie Graduate: Effective Communication & Human Relations/Skills For SuccessDale Carnegie Training Of Central And Eastern North Carolina - City

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School Attended

University Of Georgia
Dale Carnegie Training Of Central And Eastern North Carolina

Job Titles Held:

Inventory Planning Manager
Merchandise Planning Manager
Merchandise Planner

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Family and Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising, Accounting/Marketing
Dale Carnegie Graduate: Effective Communication & Human Relations/Skills For Success

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