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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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