Deanna Eason Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

United States

I am excited to rejoin Mizuno USA as a Senior S&OP Demand Planner.I believe in the values at Mizuno USA-Fair Play, Friendship and Fighting Spirit I have missed being a part of the company’s purpose-Contributing to society through the advancement of sporting goods and the promotion of sportsThe social ties to my former colleagues, can’t be matched!Manage the Demand Plan for Golf Soft Goods, which represents $11 Million per year, as well as Batting Gloves at $2.5 Million per year while accounting for global events, geopolitical shifts and supply chain interruptions.• Manage and drive the S&OP Demand & Inventory Planning Meeting by driving alignment, looking for impacts, and managing communication with agility in responding to unforeseen challenges.• Innovation planning for roll out of new products, SMU (Special Make Up products) samples, including all launch activities.• Base rate planning including increases and decreases in distribution, cannibalization and discontinues where applicable.• Collaborate closely with Supply Planning counterparts to ensure proper levels of inventory to achieve the plan while working to minimize overstocks and stock outs.

Alpharetta, Georgia

Manage the Demand Plan for Face Care, Body and Hand Care, CBD Line and Baby, which represents 38% of the total Burt's Bees business at $116 Million per year for 317 unique UPC's• Collaborative communicator skilled at building and strengthening relationships with National Account Managers, Field Sales, Sales Planning, other key business partners as well as senior leadership.• Participate and facilitate in monthly Key Customer Demand Planning (KCDP) calls with Sales Planning, Field Sales to review Demand Plan by key drivers and assumptions, by discussing new product placements, promotional activity, risks and opportunities for meeting the plan targets.• Manage and drive the S&OP Demand Planning Meeting (DAM) by driving alignment, looking for impacts, and managing communication.• Innovation planning for roll out of new products, Select Customizations, samples, and EComm bundles including all launch activities• Base rate planning including increases and decreases in distribution, cannibalization and power portfolio discontinues where applicable.• Collaborate closely with Supply Planning counterparts to ensure proper levels of inventory to achieve the plan while working to minimize overstocks• Facilitated training and on boarding remotely to 3 new Demand Planners, created training documents on Demand Planning activities, procedures and processes referred to as “A Day in the Life of a Demand Planner”. These guidelines resulted in standardization of processes.

Norcross, Georgia

Managed demand forecasts on Categories in apparel and accessories for 7500 SKU’s, this represented 55%of the total company SKU count and $31M in annual sales.• Participate and present at the monthly S&OP meeting with Business Unit Managers, Key Account Managers, and Directors, reviewing recommended sales forecasts, inventory goals, and the impact of supply constraints on customer orders, review forecast accuracy and slow-moving inventory.• Works closely with WDO (Western Design Operations) in product development and merchandising by maintaining Preferred Vendor lists and aided in pricing negotiation, customer service evaluation and overall vendor selection process.• Interfaced with Key Accounts, Business Unit Managers and Product Development in managing new items and transitions by monitoring inventory levels to maintain high customer service levels and minimizing material obsolescence.• Generate and publish monthly Forecast Accuracy results and SKU efficiency reports to drive continuous improvement practices.• Provided constant follow-up including expediting deliveries and scheduling shipments with preferred logistics companies to ensure delivery of orders.

Marietta

Established production forecasts and plans for 2100 SKU’s based on sales forecasts on a wide range of Zippers products which included but is not limited to18 product families. • Participate and present at the monthly S&OP meeting with Business Teams, reviewing recommended sales forecasts, inventory goals, and the impact of supply constraints on production plans• Assured vendor delivery commitments, worked with vendors to monitor Work-in-Process, raw material shortages, and transportation logistics• Stock Replenishment to 5 warehouses located in Mexico (3), Honduras and Nicaragua• Setting up and managing of inventory targets for approximately 2100 skus totaling 6,000,000 in inventory dollars, which represents 63% of total inventory dollars, while effectively controlling inventory to satisfy ever-changing customer demand.• Calculated monthly and yearly material requirements using an MRP system, to facilitate purchase and delivery of raw material for both metal slider and metal zipper plants. • Measure and explain the impact of Monthly Key Performance Indicators within the S&OP process, to include: Forecast Accuracy, Production Schedule Adherence, and Inventory Valuations.

Responsible for complete oversight and management of all aspects of purchasing for 9 locations to improve product costs while maximizing margins, optimize and maintain strong supplier relationships. Currently manage a staff of 4 Senior/Buyer Planners, Import/Export Clerk, and 2 Special Order BuyersWork with product development and global sourcing to identify cost negotiation and pricing opportunities for margin improvement. Gatekeeper of all in house margin sheets.Staying informed on current cotton market conditions affecting costs and product availabilityManage suppliers to negotiate and resolve performance issues that are having an impact on costs, customer service or inventoryContinually identify margin improvement opportunities through reviews and analysis.Track supplier performance, evaluate results, and work with suppliers to improve their performanceWork with new and existing suppliers to identify ways to reduce costs and add valueCommunicate with suppliers on a regular basis concerning required products, volume, timing, costs and qualityManage the selection and training / coaching of personnel

Managed global supply base of 50 preferred suppliers with annual expenditures of $20 million.• Interacted with sales management, engineering and finance on costing, product development, procedures, and efficiency improvements. • Delivered consistent financial results by negotiating increased payment terms with key suppliers from 30% Deposits to Net 10 that resulted in improved cash flow.• Researched qualifications of vendors and conducted supplier evaluations for both new and existing suppliers by evaluating lead times, on time deliveries for new product execution and costs, which lead to a reduced supplier base of 20% in one year. That further lead to improved strategic sourcing, supplier quality, increased cost leverage and simplified logistics.• Distributed bid invitations to Preferred Supplier List, then analyzed bids and awarded the contract to the best supplier based on best price, term, and conditions through a Supplier Rating System.• Continually identify margin improvement opportunities through reviews and analysis which resulted in a 4% increase in ROI.

Responsible for all purchases and transportation of fabric which totals $40M annuallyAccount manager for 8 accounts, 5 being the largest held by AramarkMaintain $23M facility in Monclova, Mexico, including entry of all inventory adjustments and transfers, updating pick tickets after shipment, and receipt and subsequent posting of all incoming products.Responsible for the arrangement of receiving and delivery of goods from fabric mills to Lawrenceville and Mexico, including customs documents to broker.Contribute to the introduction of new products and product changes by: providing timely cost and supply information; facilitating inventory run-out at suppliers and production plants; communicating relevant information with suppliers and the internal organizationObtained Material Safety Data Sheet and Certificates of Origin on all fabrics, which was unprecedented before my arrivalReduced on hand inventory by 48% and shifted inventory to vendor by creating blanket orders and releases on an as need basis.Reduced vendor late deliveries by 44% through supplying vendor with 12 week "future" forecast, thus enhancing product availability.Improved report accuracy by monitoring open order report for closed or completed purchase orders.Prepare minutes for monthly Executive Meeting

Responsible for all purchases of product and capital which totaled $30M annually.Conducted needs analysis according to requisitions and budgetsContract negotiation and managementISO9000 trained with emphasis on qualifying only compliant resources that enhance our goals.Acted as purchasing liaison with A/P to ensure accurate and timely vendor payment.Preservation and storage of all purchasing recordsImplemented a company wide American Express Card Program for expenses thus eliminating accounting task

Bachelor Of Arts, (B.A, Business Administration/Marketing

Associate Of Arts, (A.A, Business Administration