•Planned and managed over $900M combined Housewares and Top of Table business for Macy's Stores and .COM•Created long-range, 3 year financial goals at Division, Dept and Vendor level•Developed 18 month pre-season sales, gross margin, markdown and receipt plans at both Dept and Vendor level, balancing plans by the Store and .COM breakout•Directly collaborated with DPM and DMM to ensure plans comprehend innovative solutions that are strategically aligned with company business… Show more •Planned and managed over $900M combined Housewares and Top of Table business for Macy's Stores and .COM•Created long-range, 3 year financial goals at Division, Dept and Vendor level•Developed 18 month pre-season sales, gross margin, markdown and receipt plans at both Dept and Vendor level, balancing plans by the Store and .COM breakout•Directly collaborated with DPM and DMM to ensure plans comprehend innovative solutions that are strategically aligned with company business plan•Utilized marketing promotional calendar and strategies to inform total month and season sales plans for both Stores and .COM •Partnered with Buyers, Merchandise Planners and Merchandise Forecasters to ensure pre-season plans are aligned with in-season business trends and strategies •Spearheaded business analysis to identify opportunities at the Store and .COM channel level to maximize cross-channel business •Presented Financial Plans to Management and communicate risks and opportunities•Managed 2 direct reports - 2 Assistant Planners Show less

Planned and managed over $700M combined Bedding, Confections and Trim business for Macys Stores and .COM•Created pre-season sales, gross margin, markdown and receipt plans at department, vendor and daily level•Created in-season rolling operating forecasts monthly for current month and all outer months and presented forecast results and recommendations to management for company rollup•Utilized marketing promotional calendar and strategies to plan and forecast all businesses for both… Show more Planned and managed over $700M combined Bedding, Confections and Trim business for Macys Stores and .COM•Created pre-season sales, gross margin, markdown and receipt plans at department, vendor and daily level•Created in-season rolling operating forecasts monthly for current month and all outer months and presented forecast results and recommendations to management for company rollup•Utilized marketing promotional calendar and strategies to plan and forecast all businesses for both Stores and .COM by day to ensure all events were planned appropriately in order to make the total month and season sales plans•Partnered with Buying team to ensure business was on track to meet or exceed sales, margin and turn plan; focused on providing analysis, callouts and recommendations with regards to all margin critical metrics, specifically markdowns, Buy MU, markdown assistance •Spearheaded analysis to identify opportunities at the Store and .COM channel level to maximize cross-channel business •Managed weekly Open To Buy at division and department level and managed receipt flows and needs to maintain healthy inventory levels •Managed 3 direct reports - 2 Associate Planners, 1 Assistant Planner Show less

•Planned and managed over $60M combined Intimates and Sleepwear Macys.com business •Created pre-season sales, gross margin, markdown and receipt plans at department and vendor level•Created in-season rolling operating forecasts monthly for current month and 2 outer months and presented to management for company rollup•Partnered with Buying team to create vendor promotion strategies needed to meet Plan and maximize inventory productivity•Managed weekly Open To Buy at department… Show more •Planned and managed over $60M combined Intimates and Sleepwear Macys.com business •Created pre-season sales, gross margin, markdown and receipt plans at department and vendor level•Created in-season rolling operating forecasts monthly for current month and 2 outer months and presented to management for company rollup•Partnered with Buying team to create vendor promotion strategies needed to meet Plan and maximize inventory productivity•Managed weekly Open To Buy at department and vendor level and managed receipt flows and needs•Managed 3 direct reports - Associate Planner, Assistant Planner and Allocator Show less

• Developed Marketing and Media budgets by month and by commitment.• Developed Sales budget at the Channel, Month and SKU level.• Managed Media plan by determining publication mix and related monthly ad schedule, to ensure budget and communication strategies are respected.• Lead implementation of annual Marketing and Media plans and strategies• Managed all Media COOP plans with retailers (calculate budget allowances, approved proposed ad schedules, determined and supplied ad… Show more • Developed Marketing and Media budgets by month and by commitment.• Developed Sales budget at the Channel, Month and SKU level.• Managed Media plan by determining publication mix and related monthly ad schedule, to ensure budget and communication strategies are respected.• Lead implementation of annual Marketing and Media plans and strategies• Managed all Media COOP plans with retailers (calculate budget allowances, approved proposed ad schedules, determined and supplied ad creative) to ensure our brand was positioned in strategic and image-supporting media outlets.• Oversaw contracted team of builders on construction of branded in-store counter and backwall furniture, to ensure execution was according to approved plans and on-time and seamless install; responsible for all drawing approvals to ensure furniture was in line with HQ guidelines as well as retailer specs.• Managed in-store new display roll-out by placing display order accurately, and followed production to ensure timely delivery according to our retailer needs.• Planned and coordinated ZENITH-sponsored VIP events; shopped for, negotiated with and booked catering, lighting, music, floral, graphic media vendors; managed event budget, load in, setup, strike.• Activated Sell Out initiatives to drive sales by creating and managing retailer reward program. Show less

Built yearly budgets at the Channel, Month and SKU level and revise twice yearly.Managed sales forecasts and related inventory levels needs to achieve sales.Accumulated, reported and analyzed sell out.Identified Top Items to be re-ordered to keep Accounts in stock on best sellers.Compiled and analyzed monthly sell-in by item and by account reports.Managed Friends & Family online sale, bringing in product from HQ and determining best selling price by conducting margin… Show more Built yearly budgets at the Channel, Month and SKU level and revise twice yearly.Managed sales forecasts and related inventory levels needs to achieve sales.Accumulated, reported and analyzed sell out.Identified Top Items to be re-ordered to keep Accounts in stock on best sellers.Compiled and analyzed monthly sell-in by item and by account reports.Managed Friends & Family online sale, bringing in product from HQ and determining best selling price by conducting margin analysis.Monitored sales and managed inventory in Outlets to maximize selling potential.Managed Aged Consignment Inventory, organizing the return of aged product to release provisions and improve Financial standing. Show less

Manager of Planning, Shoes & Intimates: Sept. 2007-Dec. 2007Managed $60M shoe and $13M Intimate business' for 63 stores.Managed 2 Planners and 4 Associate Planners. Oversaw Planner/Associate Planner's execution of plans.Worked directly with Director of Planning to manage Open to Buy.; Feb. 2007-Sept. 2007Planned and managed $60 million shoe business for 63 stores.Monitored Open to Buy and advised Buying Team of financial status and need.Created monthly dollar… Show more Manager of Planning, Shoes & Intimates: Sept. 2007-Dec. 2007Managed $60M shoe and $13M Intimate business' for 63 stores.Managed 2 Planners and 4 Associate Planners. Oversaw Planner/Associate Planner's execution of plans.Worked directly with Director of Planning to manage Open to Buy.; Feb. 2007-Sept. 2007Planned and managed $60 million shoe business for 63 stores.Monitored Open to Buy and advised Buying Team of financial status and need.Created monthly dollar inventory/sales plans and merchandise mixes by store.Partnered with Merchants on merchandise needs, related to executing plans.Created dollar inventory plans and merchandise mixes for new stores.Supervised 3 Associate Planners in business opportunities, analysis, and plans.Acted as Head liaison between Planners and Director of Planning.Allocated merchandise to stores to meet sales and inventory plans.Planner: Sept. 2005 - Feb. 2007Analyzed and allocated for shoe business at a store and departmental level. Show less

Planned and managed $12M business. Created, proposed, and revised seasonal dollar and unit plans.Monitored Open to Buy and advised Buying Team of financial status and need.Balanced inventory levels based on sales performance at store/chain level.Executed weekly strategies created in partnership with Allocation Analysts.Identified key store/regional focus areas, and tailored strategies accordingly.Supervised 3 Analysts in business analysis, identification of business… Show more Planned and managed $12M business. Created, proposed, and revised seasonal dollar and unit plans.Monitored Open to Buy and advised Buying Team of financial status and need.Balanced inventory levels based on sales performance at store/chain level.Executed weekly strategies created in partnership with Allocation Analysts.Identified key store/regional focus areas, and tailored strategies accordingly.Supervised 3 Analysts in business analysis, identification of business drivers, creation and execution of strategy, professional skills, and business partnerships. Partnered with Buyers and Merchandise Manager drive sales through creation and execution of advertising and events. Show less

Dec. 2003-Dec. 2004Created and executed business strategies on a weekly basis.Evaluated vendor and zonal performances; tailored strategies to maximize sales.Proposed plan changes as a result of in-depth business analysis.Trained and mentored new and seasoned Analysts on business analysis skills.Served as point person for execution of store openings, features, and focuses. Allocation Analyst: July 2002-Dec. 2003 Analyzed business at vendor, store, zone, and… Show more Dec. 2003-Dec. 2004Created and executed business strategies on a weekly basis.Evaluated vendor and zonal performances; tailored strategies to maximize sales.Proposed plan changes as a result of in-depth business analysis.Trained and mentored new and seasoned Analysts on business analysis skills.Served as point person for execution of store openings, features, and focuses. Allocation Analyst: July 2002-Dec. 2003 Analyzed business at vendor, store, zone, and product level to create and execute weekly strategies. Show less