Business partner offering services in supply chain, sales, and logistics.

Conduct forecasting and logistics planning for 37 designated retailers with a large focus on seven main retailersProvide sales experience and sales support creating presentation and pricing programs as well as retailer coordinationSupport business development in camping furniture, closet organization, shower, document shredders, white/cork boards, gaming chairs, lap desks, lawn & garden and automotiveNegotiate freight Asia to US as well as domestic parcel, LTL and TL with partnering companiesResponsible for the determination of HTS codes and duty ratesCreate standard operating procedures for warehouse dutiesAccountable for the vendor setup process and item setup process with new and existing customersDeveloped and executed the outsourcing of customer service for 250 items

Developed financial sales, receipts and markdowns based on current business trendsCollaborated with buying department to plan store level assortments by identifying opportunities by item/price point for each store locationInitiated and managed item replenishment programs by best utilizing inventory to drive profitability and efficiencyMonitored the allocation of merchandise to achieve store sales, turnover and gross margin goalsResponsible for forecasting and purchasing all store needs for import and domestic items

Forecasted sales and order quantities to maximize the ability to remain in stock while increasing inventory turnsProjected regular and promotional sales volume based upon historical sales and current marketplace trendsProvided accurate receipt forecast information internally by categoryManaged store inventory for over 1,000 stores, releasing weekly orders to over 20 vendors for over 500 itemsApproved yearly assortment plans for 23 categories of products based upon store and item analysisActed as the subject matter expert for the department for item setup Proceeded to become the subject matter expert for the forecasting system, ManugisticsCreated product exit strategies to reduce markdowns and increase marginRecognized for teamwork, building and aligning teams, and accountability

Managed the flow of product from vendors to 18 distribution centers into 1,000 storesModified the forecasting system, Manugistics, in order to maximize in stock percentages within a specified budgetReported on sales analysis and inventory condition in order to focus in on item sales, stock levels, and turnoverTrained two newly-hired analysts concerning responsibilities that would most benefit the business and processes required for most efficient use of systems

Performed as the Analyst for grills and patio as well as the temporary Analyst for spec power, pressure washers, and generatorsCoordinated with stores to complete customer and store orders to establish new customer interaction and maintain existing relationshipsRan departmental reports on grill, patio, and accessory product lines as well as spec power, pressure washer, and generator lines to determine stores, distribution centers and specific products in need of improvement as well as track sales and inventory dollarsCompleted basic and specialty replenishment to decrease out of stocks and increase customer and store order availability, while keeping inventory cost at a minimumSupported distribution centers to get inventory into the stores in a timely mannerEducated on Sears Systems with a brief understanding of Kmart Systems learning National Insight, DOS, SPRS, SCIM, Import 2000, and Supply Chain ApplicationsOrganized the Christmas program for over 600 items, including fixing assortment plans, implementing item setup, distributing product, and answering store questions

Established recipients for, wrote and gathered information for press releases for A. J. AntunesSearched for advertising ideas for Providence Bank and Interstate BankSorted and filed client and company information