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Demand Planner/Inventory Manager for Kmart Home, Health, Beauty, Grocery, and Apparel departments.• Maximized inventory productivity and sales and margin improvements by leveraging dynamic business factors. • Monitored replenishment strategies and system settings to achieve optimal inventory levels in stores and distribution centers. Utilized most efficient supply chain flow paths. Collaborated with vendors on enhanced product… Show more Demand Planner/Inventory Manager for Kmart Home, Health, Beauty, Grocery, and Apparel departments.• Maximized inventory productivity and sales and margin improvements by leveraging dynamic business factors. • Monitored replenishment strategies and system settings to achieve optimal inventory levels in stores and distribution centers. Utilized most efficient supply chain flow paths. Collaborated with vendors on enhanced product fulfillment.• Built and maintained financial plan, reconciled sales, margin, and inventory weekly. Communicated trends, opportunities and risks to merchant and finance teams.• Collaborated with buyers on advertising, marketing, promotions, and markdown strategies.• Managed and developed Inventory Analysts while conveying detailed product strategy. Conducted interviews of corporate Inventory Analyst candidates. Show less

Inventory Analyst in Fine Jewelry and Home departments.• Determined optimal item -store level supply chain settings. Ordered merchandise for 1500 stores using Inforem and Allocation systems. • Maintained vendor and supply chain relationships to facilitate smooth flow of orders.• Assisted stores with customer special orders, and earned several commendations for excellent customer service.