Debra Grande Email & Phone Number

Garden City, New York, United States

• Plan and forecast item details for $29M of sports and entertainment licensed merchandise.
• Collaborate with global-cross functional teams to expedite production and product flow.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders by attending meetings and auditing details.
• Onboard and train new associates on planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Track factory shipments and provide updates on product transit times and estimated delivery dates.
• Monitor ecommerce activity and identify problems related to prices, availability, or descriptions.

New York, NY

• Forecasted 200+ items across retail accounts for Wal-Mart Canada, JC Penney, & Meijer programs.
• Oversaw $9M in annual sales volume for Asda UK across ladies, men, and boys’ categories.
• Collaborated with cross-functional team members to accurately project sales, profit, and inventory.
• Addressed and resolved problems timely after thorough analysis and problem solving.
• Analyzed sales data and distributed detailed sales, profit, and inventory reports weekly.
• Provided meaningful and actionable business insights based on financial analysis and sales trends.

Greater New York City Area

• Oversaw all aspects of sales/business management for Walmart, JCPenney, Shopko, and Meijer accounts.
• Managed complex areas of brand management including account performance and production plans.
• Compiled and reported divisional performance monthly to senior leadership.
• Trained new employees on UNIX and Filemaker Prof systems and retailer websites.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Marketing

Activities and Societies: International Marketing Field Study Abroad - Paris, France

French Studies