• Led demand and distribution planning activities for Outlet division inclusive of home basics and hardware/partials. • Conducted annual merchandise and inventory planning inclusive of pre-season and in-season forecasting, open-to-buy management (tops down and bottoms up), SKU ranking, purchase order management, and profitability analysis.• Developed tools that streamlined operations and created scalable and repeatable processes, which significantly enhanced efficiency and resulted in cost savings. Utilized Power BI, Tableau and Excel in the creation of these tools. • Led weekly performance review meetings with leadership, highlighting risks, concerns, and opportunities to align Outlet strategies with the forecast. Provided recommendations on end-of-month (EOM) Inventory Plans and Sales Plans.• Analyzed store-specific sales patterns and sales trends to ensure inventory levels were in alignment with end-of-month (EOM) targets or Outlet specific strategies. Influenced replenishment to Outlet stores through these analyses. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop Outlet assortment roll-up plans at both top-down and SKU levels, ensuring optimal inventory balance for core business while aligning with Outlet sales and merchandising strategies.• Executed quarterly corporate hindsight, reviewed Outlet performance, target achievement and forecast accuracy.

• Analyzed stock-to-sales ratios and adjusted store parameters to optimize product flow, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop distribution strategies aligned with budget, forecasts, visual standards, and payroll targets.• Developed allocation strategies and store/floor targets, leveraging JE and Excel to maximize optimal inventory turns.• Collaborated with planning, pricing and distribution teams to effectively develop effective allocation strategies.• Coordinated with 3PL and DC partners in transportation of made-to-order items, Outlet POs, CSIs, and liability products. • Monitored transport of goods via trailer number, BOL, Manifest, Pick Sheet and adjusted forecast accordingly.• Enhanced existing tools and developed new reporting solutions to eliminate distribution inefficiencies. Key tools included the Master Comp SKU Search, Allocation Detail Report, In-Stock %, Single SKU Cost Analysis, and New-Store SMIR, driving more effective inventory and cost management. Utilized Power BI, Excel and created macros to streamline updates. • Managed and developed monthly Outlet store load plans, ensuring alignment with receipt needs and targets.• Oversaw DC transfers of single component items to minimize shrink and effectively meet store demand requirements.• Conducted ad hoc analyses on store performance, inventory ownership, sell-down forecasts, % committed.

• Managed store parameters, Min/Max, ranking/tiering and distribution rules for both Personal Care, Bed and Bath.• Collaborated with planning and merchant team to gain alignment of allocation strategies with forecasted needs.• Reviewed inventory metrics, including % committed, in-stock %, lateness and % to target, and reported to leadership.• Built and maintained allocation strategies to maximize sell-through of seasonal and core items, driving revenue growth.• Analyzed SKU and program efficiency to ensure inventory turn goals are met, applying tiered assortment strategies.

• Supported and managed Infra Ops project buildouts, overseeing negotiation, quoting, purchase requisitions, approvals, PO creation, and invoicing, including RFI, RFQ, RFP, and SOW processes. Reconciled inventory and resolved discrepancies.• Monitored transportation of POs for Infra Ops in service center buildouts, escalating issues based on project priority.• Negotiated with global vendors on cost, minimum order quantities (MOQ), capacity, and prioritization.• Led projects to measure, improve, and report on effectiveness of new and existing procurement processes.

• Supported in-season management of department and class level plans including ongoing assessments and updates.• Assisted in the development of department and class allocation strategies – early release, pre-allocation and final.• Managed replenishment strategies in pre-packs, size and inventory balancing for Women’s Wovens and Suits/Separates. • Developed reporting: stock status, % complete, in-stock %, lateness, size profiles, distro strategy and pricing strategy.

• Performed demand planning duties per assigned categories and evaluated portfolio / promotion performance. • Managed and created spare parts for all products in category. This included SKU / Kit creation and demand planning. • Managed and maintained all customs documentation – BOLs, Certifications, Transfers, Invoicing, Performa Invoice, etc. • Assisted in new product development by through collateral, certifications, forecasting, vendor management and setup.

• Forecasted production quantities through regression and forecasting models. Generated purchase orders per forecast.• Maintained both inbound and outbound FG inventory in both USA and CAN. Monitored all raw materials inventory.• Generated inventory documentation to support demand per regional sales and distributor locations. • Developed new forecasting models, trackers, freight analysis and managed bill of materials of all products.• Received purchase orders and inventory in Sage and produced finished goods per warehouse for consumption.