Carrie Austermann Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

Los Angeles, Ca, United States

Los Angeles, Ca, United States

Los Angeles, Ca, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Launched allocation system in March 2018, and utilizes sales history, current sales trend, and builds to create a robust replenishment based on store capacity and WOS targets. - Manages assortment of 400 SKU’s (core and seasonal product combined) across 54 stores in the US and Canada. Identifies current business trends and recommends ways to maximize profitability from a store, product specific perspective.- Moved WOH in stores from 10-20+ weeks to 4 weeks, and consistently analyzes and identifies inventory liabilities with overstocked and understocked SKU’s.- Opened 20 new stores in the last year and creates assortments for all product categories.- Creates Initial Allocations (30 new collections in the past year) by using dynamic sales history and future trends. Conducts initial allocation reviews with planning to insure allocations meet sales objectives, and manages through end of life cycle, including shipments, replenishment and consolidation of goods to other stores or channels. - Plans quantities for monthly retail samples based on store forecasts and traffic conversion.- Coordinates the flow of information for allocation department, including managing team calendar and coordination of priorities.- Works closely with Planning, Merchandising, Distribution Centers, Marketing, Visuals, Retail Ops, District Managers and stores to ensure all strategies and product needs are met.

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Manages and maintains store inventory levels for Men’s and Women’s Denim based on forecasts, sales history, and presentation levels.-Manages weekly In Stock Report to monitor inventory levels and find potential liabilities or areas of opportunities quickly. -Creates assortment and strategies for new stores.-Responsible for sizing all purchase orders based on sales history and size selling. -Tracks all purchase orders and works closely with Production division and Distribution Center to ensure order are received correctly and in a timely manner. -Manages inventory available at Distribution Center by consistently monitoring KPI’s and reduces Excess and aged styles before they become a liability. -Creates and maintains store groups based on KPI’s and store attributes to ensure that product is placed in the right place at the right time. -Consistently analyzes performance at a district, store, department, and style level to find opportunities to drive business. -Works closely with Planning and Merchandising to collaborate on best allocation strategies based on promotions and visual guidelines.

Englewood, Co

- Manages five kid’s and men’s assortments with up to $1 million in costs in the Active Apparel division monthly- Responsible for analyzing and placing weekly and monthly orders for all brands with 500+ SKUs in over 200 stores, and drives sales bystrategic placement of goods through JDA Fulfillment and Allocations Systems- Validates orders based on Open to Buy balance and manages instocks for all store formats and e-commerce- Reports, analyzes, and solves problems as they relate to store specific needs and advertisement items- Selected to help train and develop new employees on SOP, systems, and standard job functions

Denver, Co

-Assisted the department manager in executing a business plan to achieve department service and volume goals-Ensured merchandising and presentation standards were met-Supported the department manager in ensuring accurate inventory management and achieving shrinkage goals-Taught team to act as fashion and product knowledge experts for the customer and coached employees to deliver outstanding customer service

Greater Denver Area

-Built relationships by following up with customers, sending thank you cards, and recommending product based on previous visits to help drive return business-Educated customers about current trends and Nordstrom policies, procedures, and services

Greater Denver Area

-Merchandised and organized clothing, and styled mannequins with current trends -Re-ticketed clothing with missing tags-Utilized mobile devices to check inventory and sell to customers

Greater Denver Area

-Engaged customers using selling skills to build complete solutions while maintaining a balance of high velocity and high service.-Used all relevant sales tools including online learning to drive profitable growth and exceed department goals.-Helped answer questions and resolve customer issues.-Answered all phone calls to the store and processed online store pickup orders