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Orangeburg, New York, United States

• Manage over 1200 finished and non-finished Clarins Makeup SKUs meeting the US Market. • Utilize historical data, statistical software, and marketing intelligence to develop and maintain forecasts valued at over $8M. • Track and analyze new product launch performance and ensure a smooth phase-in phase-out plan relating to product renovation. • Provide ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting.• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.• Lead demand and supply meetings to assess performance and forecast and formulate necessary corrective actions.• Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.• Use analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.• Organize and maintain correct inventory levels to drive the highest turns possible on inventory.

• Gathered and analyzed supplier, inventory, and distribution data to assess areas needing improvement.• Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.• Entered and maintained product master data.• Kept all documentation and records accurate and up to date with the latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.• Verified transportation and handling procedures met regulatory requirements.• Process purchase orders, invoices, and receipts for multiple brands and companies• Communicate and follow up with multinational corporate divisions.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Monitored License inventory, capacity and movement in retail outlets to maintain optimal levels of stock and resolve inventory discrepancies.• Retrieved, compiled and analyzed historical and current data trends to determine optimal inventory levels of License products.• Used MS Excel and supply chain management to analyze sales and inventory data for 149 locations.• Responded promptly with accurate, useful information to ad hoc information requests from executive and management teams.• Allocated replenishment product based on capacity, margins and open-to-buy budget to maximize sell-through of items with different levels of demand.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.• Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.• Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.• Created and transmitted all purchase orders.• Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.• Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.• Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Managed all aspects of store operations, including opening and closing procedures, facility security and maintenance, and inventory management.• Managed, hired, and developed top talent including department managers to strengthen workflow and productivity building and sustaining high in-store performance.• Created weekly employee work schedules accommodating business demands.• Led daily store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing a platform for all to voice concerns.• Analyzed and interpreted store trends with JDA Supply Management Software to facilitate planning.• Oversaw receiving and display of incoming products, as well as, kept inventories accurate with daily cycle counts and weekly audits to identify and resolve variances.• Managed aesthetically pleasing displays as well as completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins, and arranged in-store displays to highlight company products and increase sales.

Belleville, New Jersey, United States

• Managed all aspects of store operations, including organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions maximizing productivity and revenue.• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.• Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness, and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.• Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.• Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.• Worked with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages, protecting company interests and financial targets.• Developed creative sales and marketing tools, including, product data sheets, print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.• Researched and corrected regular, advanced, and long-standing customer concerns to promote company loyalty.• Identified key entry points to enhance market penetration and effectively analyzed data to optimize customer satisfaction and increase profitability.

Belleville, New Jersey, United States

• Offered each customer top-notch, personal service, and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.• Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.• Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.• Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.• Improved operational efficiencies while managing customers’ requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders, and pricing needs.

Greater New York City Area

• Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.• Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.• Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.• Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.