Andrew M. Email & Phone Number

Clinton, NJ, US

New York, NY, US

Milwaukee, WI, US

Client: Hilton Supply ManagementExperis is the employer referred division of TAPFIN, part of the MANPOWER GROUP, Inc

Midvale, Utah, US

Head of Assortment Planning & Analytics Team

Midvale, Utah, US

Simultaneously managed the item management team in addition to assortment planning responsibilities. Leveraged the opportunity to challenge existing process and create cross functional efficiencies

Midvale, Utah, US

Responsible for all Hardlines, aligned to 4 Merchant VP DMMs.

Midvale, Utah, US

• Home Decor, Furniture, Smart Home & Seasonal (Jan 2018 - Sept 2020)Cross concept Consumables (March 2016 - Jan 2018)Seasonal, Furniture, and Lighting (March 2015 - March 2016)
• Provide ongoing direction, training and support to a team of planners across multiple departments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes to support a new key company initiative.
• Develop and implement cross concept strategies across the Bed Bath & Beyond family of companies (Bed Bath & Beyond, Cost Plus World Market, Christmas Tree Shops, Harmon Face Values, Buy Buy Baby).
• Ensure collaboration with e-commerce to provide growth within all channels of the company.

Midvale, Utah, US

• Ensured continuity in my areas of responsibility and assisted with the on boarding of new associates during the office relocation from Long Island to New Jersey.
• Drove the development of product assortments, product allocation, inventory management and profitability in conjunction with the Buyer
• Identified opportunities and executed strategies to increase sales, margin, and turn to meet or exceed plan
• Developed sound department and class level financial plans and re-forecasted in season based on current trend
• Determined space, sku, and assortment strategies that optimized store productivity
• Analyzed product performance in season, monitors demand, and adjusted forecasts to establish inventory levels that drove sales and maximize profitability

Midvale, Utah, US

• Provided support with building merchandise assortment and allocation strategies that generate high sales, profit and inventory turnover
• Assisted in the development, coordination, and review of merchandise assortments by door/network
• Supported in season management of the assortment including; space and sku management, product and store review and analysis with the overall objective of being responsive to developing trends, driving sales and.
• Conduct merchandise analysis; recommended action on product, space and store performance
• Analyzed sales performance and stock levels for key categories and classifications, recommend adjustments to future forecasts

Midvale, Utah, US

• Department Manager at a top 50 volume location.
• Ensured that each Guest received outstanding Guest Service by providing a Guest friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every Guest, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and.
• Analyzed and measured business trends; developed and implemented plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.Controled shrink, expenses, and payroll.
• Ensured appropriate merchandise stock levels, merchandise adjacencies and presentations; signing, and assortment in all departments; ensure selling floor is adequately stocked.
• Ensured compliance with all policies and procedures through regular store management and staff meetings, store walk-through and audits, etc.
• Continually evaluated and reacted to performance issues and actively recruit hourly candidates.

• Store Manager (Nov 2004 - Feb 2005)
• First Assistant Store Manager (Sept 2002 - Nov 2004)
• Second Assistant Store Manager (Sept 2000 - Sept 2002)
• Front End Associate / Shift Supervisor (April 1999 - Sept. 2000)Performed all necessary duties to reduce controllable expenses while increasing sales and gross profit in order to increase the store's bottom line.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

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