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Parsippany, New Jersey

Main Function: Establish and refine a SKU level demand plan using statistical modeling and analytical tools, intelligence gathering, category share, and internal and external collaboration. The improvement of forecast accuracy and bias metrics are the key business measures used to determine effectiveness and process control.Key relationships: Sales, Marketing, Supply and Demand Planning, Production, Procurement and Product Development StaffDuties and Responsibilities: - Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Customer Planning to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts. Lead weekly / bi-weekly consensus phone calls. - Coordinate cross-function research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers , prepare forecasting dates, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. - Partner with Target, Wal-Mart, Office Depot for forecast accuracy and purchase order evaluation. - Utilize Retail Link and Supplier Ladders for weekly customer calls and business analysis. - Provide input to the Supply Planning team regarding the development of inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and phase outs. Closely communicate customer action plans with Supply Planning teamt

Rahway , New Jersey

Plan, Create And Manages Forecasting, Inventory Planning And Product Procurement For Multi-Million Dollar Retail Accounts. Developed Procedures To Enhance Workflow And Efficiency Of Supply Chain Management. Create Reports And Analyze Sales Data To Identify Trends And Opportunities. Category Analysis Review, Historical Shipments Analysis, POS Reports By Account, Sap Forecast Analysis By Account, Slow Moving And Obsolete Inventory Report, Mark Down Analysis. Collaborate Closely With Vice President Of Sales To Ensure Integrity And Accuracy Of Sales Forecasts. Continuously Monitor Results, Forecasts, And Inventory Levels To Ensure Optimal Flow Of Inventory Throughout The Year.

Proven Team Leader With Over 24 Years Experience In Sales Management, Inventory Planning And Product Procurement. Proven Effectiveness In Domestics and Import Purchases Sold to Retailers In the USA and Canada. Support Sales, Operations and Marketing Departments By Gathering Sales Forecasts for Demand Planning and Production Procurement. National Accounts Manager Responsible For Items Sold To Wal-Mart and Target Stores. Interface With Wal-Mart Buying And Replenishment Divisions To Ensure Proper Inventory Levels Are Acheived To Maximize Sales While Maintaining Inventory Management Objectives For Both Organizations.