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Reading, PA

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

• Forecasting/planning/purchasing for world leader in gymnastics apparel manufacturing and outfitter for 2020 Team USA Olympic gymnasts
• Forecast, procure, and manage inventory for thousands of athletic apparel/accessories skus
• Partner with Sales, Product Line Managers, Logistics, and Finance to recommend and plan production and finished goods purchasing
• Actively participate in open-to-buy process
• Create and analyze reports of sales trends, open orders, KPI’s and performance against budget

Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

• Supported inside/outside sales teams at leading swimwear manufacturer of brands including Ralph Lauren, Miraclesuit, and Reebok, to maximize sales volume, fill rates, and on-time delivery
• Processed EDI orders through Blue Cherry ERP and Threadvine/B2B E-Commerce portal
• Ensured order integrity through review of pricing, inventory, ship windows, and appropriate prioritization
• Problem-solved inventory shortages, delay of goods, pricing, and terms discrepancies
• Participated in division/brand sales planning
• Prepared and analyzed reports of allocation, order status, and selling

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

• Developed and implemented planning and inventory strategies for the Peeps and Company® retail group (brick-and-mortar stores, E-commerce) to optimize sales, profit, and inventory position
• Forecasted and planned candy and merchandise assortments; generated/monitored all internal and external purchase orders; developed vendor relationships
• Replenished stores at optimum service levels; monitored/reported sales, traffic, and inventory KPIs
• Achieved sell-through rates averaging 95% with accurate forecasting/ordering and customer-centric retail and branding promotions
• Directed logistics and warehouse teams daily regarding receiving, stock movement, e-commerce fulfillment, and cycle counting
• Problem-solved inventory shortage and excess, delivery delays, invoice issues, budget constraints, and shrink on daily basis

Bethlehem, PA

• Analyzed and reported market and institutional data to drive planning and administrative decisions
• Compiled and presented student data, trends, research findings to faculty, staff, management, and Board
• Prepared enrollment projections and action plans for Strategic Planning & Marketing Committees
• Oversaw college’s internal and external research initiatives; designed and conducted surveys for data insights to enhance student experience and curriculum design
• Researched demographic, economic, and industry trends; conducted and reported economic impact study

Business Administration/ Marketing

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business/Marketing