Created customized inventory planning tool and database using existing ERP system and daily LCBO reports. Using three years of historical data which included all critical KPI's, landed costs and selling retail/licensee. I was then able forecast sales trends to optimize inventory turnover and identify slow moving products. Providing senior management and sales teams a solid action plan for success. This tool is used to update price lists and company website. Responsible for negotiating… Show more Created customized inventory planning tool and database using existing ERP system and daily LCBO reports. Using three years of historical data which included all critical KPI's, landed costs and selling retail/licensee. I was then able forecast sales trends to optimize inventory turnover and identify slow moving products. Providing senior management and sales teams a solid action plan for success. This tool is used to update price lists and company website. Responsible for negotiating supplier contracts and ensuring purchase orders are processed and submitted to the LCBO on a timely basis Primary contact for LCBO, facilitated resolution of supplier issues pertaining to payments and purchase order processing. Documented all new planning procedures and trained team on item maintenance. Managed product related requirements for trade shows, Portfolio, and private tastings. Show less

Planning Manager, for the Retail Division responsible for creating and managing the Merchandise financial plans and forecasts for all Retail Stores across Canada and the Ecommerce business insuring that sales & profit are maximized while controlling markdown support for the organization.

Working directly with the Executive Leadership team, to implement the new company vision. Responsible for the entire Apparel division, where I was solely responsible for the product life cycle from start to beginning to end.

Merchandise Planning Manager in the exciting world of Live TV! Built a Planning program where none existed. While increasing Sales 10% higher, in a year where other retailers saw decreases and reduced inventory by 30%.

Family Footwear and Fashion Accessories, ZellersZellers division with 298 stores at its peak, averaged $2B in sales year over year. Originally in charge of 23 categories with yearly sales of $6M and currently manage an increased portfolio of 66 categories for a total of $114M consistently over achieving gross profit targets.

Fairweather has over 100 stores across Canada and specializes in Women’s fashion. Managed, developed and coached a team of four allocators and two planning analysts. Reported directly to the owner.

Riviera Concepts was a cosmetic company which specialized in designer fragrances. Collaborated with customers as well as production to create new product launches and reported directly to the senior management team. Supervised a team of five Production Planners.