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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Managed and allocated inventory for key B2B partners across North America for the Women's Business. • Planned and forecasted Women's Core products for both in-season and out-of-season periods, leading to optimal inventory levels and maximized sales. • Collaborated with Merchants and Account Managers to support product assortments, strategy, and sales objectives. • Oversaw daily inventory flow to drive B2B sales growth in the Strategic Sales division. • Pioneered the optimization and implementation of new processes, significantly increasing efficiency and accuracy in inventory management using advanced skills in MS Excel and VBA. • Elevated partner shopping experience by implementing improved inventory management practices.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted in and out of season analysis to identify opportunities and optimize store inventory levels.• Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to drive departmental and store sales.• Proposed department footage and inventory requirements for new and relocated stores.• Tracked inventory and results of new and relocated stores, sharing insights with key stakeholders.• Assisted Regional Business Development Managers in maintaining ideal inventory in regional stores.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Utilized essential business software and analysis to ensure sufficient merchandise to drive sales.• Forecasted open to buy, sales and inventory plans for over 300 stores, formulated shippingstrategies to meet and exceed financial goals (Delivering comp sales, increased margin, reducedshrink and markdowns)• Monitored and optimized product mix at the store level through analysis and allocation.• Analyzed weekly and monthly sales patterns to help identify, recommend and execute businessopportunities.• Identified and communicated sales/inventory opportunities and risks to key stakeholders.• Supported peers and onboarding planning associates through coaching and storytelling.

Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada

• Oversaw store operations, including cash management, equipment, and staff supervision.• Managed customer needs and delegated tasks to optimize store coverage.• Streamlined opening and closing procedures as an integral member of the store staff.• Monitored associates during shifts and effectively managed challenges to ensure optimal store performance.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings and reports.• Problem-solved distribution center-related issues and monitored production workflow.• Acted as a liaison between planning teams and distribution centers.• Communicated merchandise production issues and timelines to planning and allocation teams.

Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada

• Provided exceptional customer service and executed merchandising policies and standards.• Replenished fixtures, displays, and shelves accurately and orderly.• Processed refunds, exchanges, and purchases with a high degree of customer service.• Managed daily processing of shipments and warehouse organization.• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures, including cash handling and register operations.• Completed markdowns in a timely and accurate manner.

Oshawa, Ontario

• Provided professional administrative and research support to enhance the effectiveness of the research team.• Assisted in the research and development of new equipment, products, robots, and processes.• Supported project leads in data analysis and presented findings at conferences.

Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada

• Ensured timely replenishment of products on shelves.• Delegated tasks to associates and maintained customer-focused product displays.• Implemented signage based on promotional events and store markdowns.• Demonstrated expertise in assigned product areas, inventory management, and placement.• Utilized RF scanning guns and provided customer service by assisting with product location.• Operated forklift to load and unload products.

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Marketing

Bachelor'S Degree, International Business

International Exchange for a semester