Bridging the gap between R&D and user-facing teams!

Deliver sales goals through creation of consistent replenishment targets in JDA. Utilize current assortment plans to accurately and effectively allocate merchandise (footwear and accessories) to all US and Canada Concept locations. Partner with buying and IT teams to create new reports and processes to streamline workload. Analyze weekly selling to protect store inventories and maximize sales profits. Advise buying team of opportunities to capitalize on over performing product. Selected Contributions: Developed store profiles based on management objectives, resulting in more targeted and effective product by door.  Built and maintained inventory in mini DC locations to allow more timely in home delivery to customers as well as cost savings on shipping for the division Partnered with IT to create new selling reports to provide more accurate size information, leading to increased size integrity in current assortment

Managed a 23 state territory in the South and Northeast by attending and facilitating appropriate trade shows and maintaining relationships with buyers. Assisted Account Director with major accounts (DSW, Steinmart, Off Broadway, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear) by communicating with buyers, attending customer meetings, mitigating pricing negotiations, forecasting projections, and partnering with Demand and Retail planning to foster growth within each business. Selected Contributions: Maintained specialty account base, resulting in being 8% over budget for FY 2015.  Grew DSW Etail business to $1.8 million, an increase of 54% over LY and 50% over budget for current FY 2015 Worked with DSW to set up drop ship business, garnering $100k in additional sales for FY 2015.

Demand Procurement Specialist- Lifestride, 12/12-11/14Facilitated accurate and timely creation of factory POs based on forecasts as well as accurate creation of sized POs. Maintained close contact with sales team to ensure timely delivery of product for orders. Mitigated delays and negotiated discounts with the factory when appropriate. Managed factory capacity on a weekly basis to ensure the highest productivity.Selected Contributions: In 2013, saved over $100k on air freight by negotiating with factories and making timely buying decisions Utilized functions in SAP to facilitate better communication on status of existing POs resulting in improved on time delivery Trained new team members on SAP and BI functionalities to integrate them into current team more effectively

Provided excellent customer service to assigned wholesale accounts, which crossed all channels such as non-store, mid-tier, and department stores. Maintained close relationships with sales teams in order to increase sales potential and customer satisfaction. Selected Contributions: Promoted to take over department store accounts including Macy’s, Von Maur, and Bon Ton in February 2012. Designed and led two training classes on SAP and BI reporting for Order Management Team in April 2012.

*Manages and leads the Women’s divisions to achieve sales objectives of 9 million dollars per year*Leads and coaches a team of 50 associates and 3 supervisors to ensure company objectives are achieved*Oversees all Human Resources and scheduling for the Women’s divisions*Provides exemplary customer service and ensures customer satisfaction*Travels to regional recruiting events as a Campus Recruiter*Increased acquisition of top candidates from University of Missouri campus*Effectively executes in store events and promotions*Oversees all merchandising, store environment plans and operations in assigned divisions*Pitched floor resets that resulted in incremental sales growth