Deanne Brooks Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

• Provided pre-season and in-season analysis for US and Canada fleet of +290 stores reviewing regional, district, store and divisional level performance. Used quarterly pre-season deviations and monthly in-season deviations to ensure inventory was allocated to support seasonal strategies and to meet or exceed Retail Sales and Gross Margin goals• Reported weekly fleet business results to all Outlet VPs, Leadership, Headquarters and field teams• Forecasted inventory levels for bi-weekly allocation actions• Facilitated communication of store inventory, allocations, sales expectations and hind-sighting between Inventory Management, Merchandising, Logistics, Store Operations and Field teams• Executed and communicated all real estate activity including timelines, inventory targets and divisional assortment levels. Was the lead for 39 new store openings, 7 store remodels and 14 store closures

• Managed sales and inventory plans from pre-season investment through in-season management for department to style level for Gap Outlet International markets. Ensured the development and management of market appropriate assortments, product allocation and inventory plans to achieve financial targets• Supported Europe Business with strong pre-season assortments, identifying market specific risks and opportunities within Global planning parameters• In-season, used monthly Open to Buy process to manage fashion and liable inventory, uncovering business opportunities while trouble-shooting misses and risks• Maintained communication with Inventory Management and cross-functional team members within the International and North America markets to resolve and support Europe specific needs• Managed total Europe Outlet allocation projections to enable fulfillment strategies within 10-15% variance, including initial new flow allocations and inventory replenishment. Reporting both long-range forecasts and short-term changes to Inventory Management team, Logistics and field teams

• Collaborated with US and International Merchandising teams and Sourcing offices to place seasonal orders for Boys, Girls and Baby product for Japan and Europe markets • Analyzed, conceived and implemented a cost saving process saving the department over $35k in the first nine months of its inception. Received Award recognition for the new process and savings• Communicated with Global Sourcing offices in 5 coutries to ensure accurate order data at all times• Initiated product labeling to qualify for zero-rate of VAT tax in European market avoiding non-applicable taxes and leading to a more profitable business• Monitored production compliance to adhere to strict international legal and safety guidelines