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 Analyze internal and external data to assist client, Wal-Mart, to better understand the category and take advantage of opportunities to maximize sales. Generate weekly reports on the category to determine brand and item trends, while also arranging information into aesthetically pleasing professional presentation formats. Conduct pricing surveys based on separate accounts every other month. Create and maintain modulars by working directly with the buyer. Generate reports utilizing NPD to maximize sales and market position. 160+ SKUs and $95M annually

 Managed 50+ SKUs and $55M annually in sales. Monitored inventory to ensure 98.5%+ items are in stock at all times. Created and implemented sales methods to facilitate revenue growth via sales promotions. Forecasted all items within the toy category. Collaborated with existing modulars to increase profits utilizing ProSpace. Worked in conjunction with sales specialists from Wal-Mart.

 Trained Co-managed supplier in Inform. Designed seasonal program for automotive department. Increased seasonal in-stocks by ~3%. Maintained inventory for oil category. One of the first departments to successfully implement the Two-Tier replenishment system