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MERCHANDISE PLANNER
Professional Summary
Highly motivated Merchandise Planner with experience planning multiple categories, involving both highly seasonal product and basic core product in both Hardlines and Softlines, as well as both brick and motor retail and E-commerce. Experienced working with many cross functional teams to ensure the financial success of the assortment from the assortment\'s creation to its clearance strategy.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Marketing and Logistics Management, 2012
Ohio State University Fisher College of Business - City, State
Ohio State University Fisher College of Business - City, State
Work History
Merchandise Planner, 07/2015 to Current
99 Cents Only – Citrus Heights , CA
99 Cents Only – Citrus Heights , CA
- Experience in both Hardlines and Softlines
- Planned over $100 Million in sales for 2016
- Responsible for Omni Channel Financial plans as well as item level assortment plans created in conjunction with the buyer to align with the strategic goals of the company and department, as well as identify any gaps, risks, or opportunities in the assortment
- Communicates and collaborates with vendors in order to align on sales and receipt forecasts to ensure vendors can support forecasted demand.
- Created and executed use of excel tool to be used in planning sales, margin, and inventory adjustments to 2017 Golf Total Division plans based on acquisition if Golfsmith responsible for adding $200 million in sales across all departments in both Golf Apparel and Golf Equipment
- Presented Golfsmith tool and related plan proposals to Senior Leadership in Planning and Merchandising
- Assisted in MTP program by training a member of the program in Merchandise Planning over a three week time-period
- Worked with multiple buyers across 3-4 categories at a given time
Merchandise Planner, 10/2012 to 05/2015
99 Cents Only – Clovis , CA
99 Cents Only – Clovis , CA
- Manage over $100 million in yearly sales across 5 product departments
- Planned Outerwear for the last 2 fiscal years, actualizing growth in sales dollars of over 20% while total brand declined 13%
- Planned 3 product departments for the majority of 2014 - All posted positive likes and ranked by this metric in the top five of the brand gender
- Train and manage an Associate Planner in systems, process, and strategy
- Develop and present seasonal/weekly merchandise financial plans in accordance with company goals, historical performance and market trend analysis
- Work closely with Merchandising to identify sales opportunities through effective strategic planning
- Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies
- Forecast sales, margin and inventory at a department/class level in A&F planning systems based on changes in trend, strategy, receipts, or business climate
- Manage seasonal inventory and make recommendations in regards to markdowns or promotions
- Plan basic and fashion styles to ensure the flow of receipts supports the current and future business
- Collaborate with Brand Senses, Merchandising, and Inventory Management to create a seasonal/weekly floorset plans
- Present and collaborate with executive level management such as A&F Men\'s General Manager and A&F Brand President
Senate Page, 03/2011 to 05/2011
Eastern Kentucky University – Richmond , KY
Eastern Kentucky University – Richmond , KY
- Reported directly to Ohio State Senator Frank LaRose
- Received and recorded calls from constituents and relayed messages to the senator
- Handled pick-ups/deliveries between the senator and other state officials
Marketing Intern, 06/2010 to 08/2010
The Sterno Group – City , STATE
The Sterno Group – City , STATE
- Created new product marketing materials to be used by sales representatives
- Assisted in the implementation of new computer based financial management system
- Managed online rewards program for customers
- Reported to and assisted Marketing Manager
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Pi National Business Fraternity
Skills
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School Attended
- Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Job Titles Held:
- Merchandise Planner
- Senate Page
- Marketing Intern
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Marketing and Logistics Management , 2012
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