Caroline Abell Email & Phone Number

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Supply Analyst | Retail Account Operations Planner Consumer PC Division | 2006 – 2023Supply AnalystCentralized and delivered demand forecast for all Canadian Retail Accounts to be forwarded to US Factory Planners, ensuring a stable supply for Canadian Retailers.• Acted as liaison for all supply concerns from Retail Accounts, working closely with US Factory Planners to secure product availability.• Communicated plan changes to Retail & Channel Account Teams, ensuring transparency.• Expedited product builds when necessary to meet urgent customer requirements.• Proactively identified and communicated possible risks to quarterly revenue goals and sell-through due to supply concerns.• Managed incoming inventory and provided updates to Order Management, Account Planners, and Sales Team on product delays.• Collaborated with Category Team to facilitate smooth transitions during new product introductions while managing product lifecycle.• Consistently managed inventory to achieve monthly/quarterly Aspire goals.• Successfully reduced aged inventory through effective management by 73%.• SME for IBP, S4, Steel wedge Implementations.• SME Supply Chain improvement projects.Retail Account Operations Planner for Consumer PC DivisionManaged weekly forecasting and purchasing activities with major national retail and distribution partners, utilizing SAP IBP, Steel wedge, and Excel tools.• Facilitated flow of information to and from accounts concerning operational matters, working closely with cross-functional teams to address account and stakeholder needs.• Collaborated with partners to provide a demand signal to optimize supply.• Worked closely with Sales and Category Planning teams to achieve account planning aspire targets, contributing to increased sales and operational excellence.• Conducted regular collaborative planning calls with Partners and Sales Team to review and manage weekly forecasts, ensuring product availability and effective promotional activities.