Christopher Book Email & Phone Number

Camden, Nj, Us

• Utilize Kinaxis Rapid Response to set demand forecast on a monthly cyclical basis and fulfill with a supply plan for assigned suppliers, including in-house manufactured sheet metal and bumpers, totaling $250 Million in revenue.• Chooses the correct forecasting method and understands bill of materials (BOM) planning. Develops seasonal demand forecasts and end-of-model sell down strategies as well as launch initial order quantities (IOQs) for both Subaru of America Independent Distributors and in-house manufactured parts.• Conducts daily review of stock keeping units (SKUs) assigned in the Kinaxis Rapid Response and address backorders, projected stock outs, place purchase orders and inventory allocations. • Utilize Rapid Response and Oracle software to review assigned SKUs for actions required, including expediting backorder and projected stock out conditions, placement of purchase orders and allocation of inventory to assure acceptable service levels (fill rate) for Master Distribution and Regional Distribution Center (RDC) operations.• Transfers and directs shipments of inventory to and from Subaru of Indiana and Subaru of America (SOA) facilities (including operations support). Initiates the transfer of inventory from Master Distribution Centers to facing Regional Distribution Centers based on projected stock out, backorder, or expedited transfer recommendations based on projected forecast in relation to supply consumption, lead time, and planning policies. Loads orders either directly into Oracle or through Rapid Response based on location or number of lines requested.• Place purchase orders (POs) and expedites shipments of parts to Regional Distribution Centers. Communicates with independents regarding availability and application issues. Works with SOA’s Export group to ensure timely availability of parts ordered by SBR and other international distributors.

Camden, Nj, Us

Phoenixville, Pa, Us

Phoenixville, Pa, Us

Cologne, Nrw, De

• Analyze store inventory at the style/size level, identify over and under performers and provide suggestions to improve profitability• Manages overall store inventory levels based on store capacity, seasonality and selling curves• Partner with Merchants & Planning team to identify and implement allocation strategies to achieve or exceed goals• Determine the best allocation strategy to distribute inventory to each store to maximize sales and margins; Execute the allocation for each item, multiple times/week• Produce weekly reports to support team and cross functional partners• Manages purchase orders from initial allocation through the end-of-life cycle of merchandise, including replenishment and consolidation of goods to other stores or channels• Work closely with field leaders and stores to understand location specific variables• Monitor performance of assigned classifications to ensure inventory levels, assortments and quantities are appropriate to achieve the company’s sales and profitability objectives• Recommend new store assortments and build out product plans to support openings• Weekly monitor classification/style performance and adjust allocation strategy to maximize sales opportunities and minimize markdown liability• Manage weekly/monthly replenishment forecasts to the DC/Store Ops teams to help with workflow planning• Ad hoc analysis to Planners and Buyers identifying opportunities and risks (e.g. lost sales); markdown recommendations; and future buy recommendations (e.g. buy quantities, assortment)• Provide sizing analysis to support quarterly/at once buy process.• Develops working relationship with the distribution centers to ensure continuous flow of product to stores. Acts as liaison between the merchant team and the distribution center• Seasonal re-balancing of inventory• Recommending store volume groups & clustering associated with pre-season assortments

Paoli, Pa, Us

• Utilized Just Enough demand planning software as well as other reporting resources to develop demand forecasts and place regular purchase orders and opportunity buys with assigned vendors • Planned and maintained satisfactory inventory levels as judged by Service Level, Inventory Availability, and Inventory turns • Collaborated with Marketing, Product Management, E-Commerce, Video and Photo teams to develop product strategies • Coordinated and resolved issues with Warehouse, Receiving, and Accounting • Researched and complied historical data and competitive analysis • Coordinated and managed 300 assigned vendor relationships providing communication, follow-up, and prompt issue resolution; along with confirming, updating, and tracking orders with vendors • Reviewed out of stock and potential out of stock to place immediate orders and/or expedite delivery of SKUs • Reviewed excess inventory and on order to cancel product and/or to complete inventory exchanges with assigned vendors • Partnered with Vendors to provide optimal product lead-time for the review of past and competitor performance • Purchase Order Maintenance • Ad-Hoc projects as assigned

Burlington, Nj, Us

• Review and analyze purchase orders while monitoring and controlling inventory to execute best allocation strategies supporting store/class plans, margin goals, and mitigating mark-down risk for a $180 million dollar business• Utilize proprietary software to distribute merchandise ensuring a proper product mix and breath in assortment targeting end of month sales targets planned by region down to store/class level factoring in sales trends, demographics, seasonality, and inventory • Strategize with buying, planning, and e-commerce business partners to execute business initiatives• Execute reporting utilizing Business Intelligence to analyze trend and performance communicating potential risks to senior management and adjust strategies accordingly• Create and analyze reports in excel to monitor store inventory and product flow through distribution centers to provide clear and targeted analysis• Ad-hoc projects to support leadership and senior management requests

Burlington, Nj, Us

Herndon, Virginia, Us

• Maintained customer accounts ranging from demographic, name, address, and contact changes• Responded to customer inquiries from email, phone, and mail communications through inbound contact and/or generation of system or manual letter outbound contact• Processed financial adjustments including payment posting, allocation, re-application of payment, Auto-Debit, refunds, fee adjustment/reversals, and principle/interest adjustments• Processed status adjustments including deferments/forbearance, bankruptcy, death, disability, delinquent/default claims• Researched, analyzed, and reconciled accounts to perform appropriate actions in a timely manner and in accordance with servicing and origination guidelines• Counseled borrowers on loan terms, options, and repayment plans to fit customers’ financial needs and processed repayment option changes

West Chester, Pennsylvania, Us

• Prepared Monthly/Quarterly Sales & Use Tax returns utilizing Vertex software in tandem with excel spreadsheets• Reconciled state general ledger accounts in excel utilizing SAP and Corptax software for verification of data, balances, and account activity• Managed customer tax exemption certificates, coordinated and managed tax disputes, and researched applicable tax law• Developed mail merge system with Word and Excel for tax exemption certification renewal to increase efficiency which was adopted ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to state and federal law while mitigating QVC’s audit risk and fine exposure• Preliminary work for Sales Tax Holidays, including testing product codes in Vertex ensuring tax-ability properties functioned correctly• Ad-hoc projects utilizing excel including data analysis, discount analysis, and various financial projects to support analysts and senior management • Prepared and complied information for in house documentation and audit review

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) Honors Program, Business Administration

High School Diploma