Hilary Schema Email & Phone Number

Current: Target Category Captain (Fruit Squeeze/Cup/Apple Sauce)Prior: category support for Costco, Amazon & the Natural Channel

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Target Category Captain for Hot Cereal/Toaster Pastries business and Category Advisor on Lunchbox (bars and fruit snacks).

Joined the company just prior to company spins with the knowledge I'd be part of Kellanova post spins.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Execute Category Captain responsibilities by delivering non-biased analyticsand insights, category reviews and make recommendations that propel boththe retailer and overall category forward- Generate and manage planograms for assigned categories- Utilize Nielsen, IRI and other databases to provide sales and share analysis

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Performed business analyses to form strategies and make recommendations that drive sales and profit for total category- Researched pet products market and evaluated competitors to identify white space opportunities- Managed POGs for category captainship categories

Plymouth, Minnesota

All responsibilities of Allocation Analyst with the addition of:- Lead and drive team development- Subject matter expert on systems and processes- Interview candidates, on-board and train new hires- Integrate company initiatives into allocation strategies- Foster collaboration and clear communication between departments- Serve on new system testing and implementation teams

Plymouth, Minnesota

- Utilized JDA/Arthur Allocation system to distribute petites, missy & women’s apparel to 500+ stores of various formats- Responsible for formulating and executing allocation strategies to ensure optimal in-store inventory levels to maximize company sales and margin goals- Utilized MicroStrategy/QuantiSense to create store clusters by department, class and product attributes- Conducted size selling analysis to determine proper set pre-packs and appropriate flow quantities- Actualized and re-forecasted ladders/item plans on core apparel programs- Company captain for new store initiatives, petite planning, and historical sales data- Implemented time study to identify time management opportunities- Principal trainer for new allocation analysts- Created and led company wide lectures on allocation analyst role- Assumed planning manager responsibilities while planning manager was out on leave- Apparel areas of responsibility included: core/basic knit tops, novelty knit tops, sweaters, woven shirts & denim bottoms

Plano, Texas

- Conducted sales analysis in order to execute the allocation of fashion and basic merchandise to 1,100+ stores for the Men’s Modern Collections Merchandise Action Team- Partnered with the planning manager to create slot plans and determine initial set quantities- Worked with national brand vendor partners to obtain available inventory and wrote orders based on allocation simulations to capitalize on sales trends and opportunities- Created and managed size profiles and pack configurations for initial sets and flow- Built and maintained item plans to forecast sales, receipts, markdowns and margin in order to maximize sales and profit- Collaborated with in-house design and sourcing teams on brand and company initiatives- Recommended and implemented an increase of small and medium size penetration across men’s modern brands based on sales and inventory analysis- Mentored and trained interns and new analysts- Brand responsibilities included: Van Heusen, Claiborne, J.Ferrar, JOE Joseph Abboud, Christian Audigier, i jeans by Buffalo, Havanera and numerous domestic suppliers

Plano, Tx

- Gained knowledge of the buying and planning process, including the merchandise planning process, financial strategies, and allocation theory- Demonstrated an understanding of the business through three different case study presentations on the buying and planning process, competitive shopping analysis, and allocation- Built and actualized seasonal financial sales plans for the St. John’s Bay power table program using like item history to forecast sales, receipts, markdowns and profit- Conducted analysis to create an allocation flow strategy recommendation to maximize sales and profits in the fourth quarter- Participated in vendor meetings and offered insights on assortment mix

Menomonie, Wi

Provided tutoring for students in the business department’s course centered around Microsoft Excel program.

Menomonie, Wi

Collaborated with the Campus Activities Coordinator and the Involvement & Leadership Office in planning and executing campus events

Plano, Tx

Worked with the merchandise, design, sourcing, planning and allocation teams in women’s sleepwear to gain an understanding of enterprise buying and planning.Presented in-depth analysis of the business to key company leaders, and gave recommendations on how to increase sales and profit through proper sizing, the introduction of new products and distortion of inventory.

Menomonie, Wi

Organized and prepared the lab, and assisted students in the creation of visual displays for the visual merchandising course taught by the UW-Stout Retail Program Director.

Menomonie, Wi

Held the positions of Public Marketing Director and Communications Director while being employed by, and serving on, the campus programming board for three consecutive semesters.Served on the hiring committee which involved resume reading, interviewing and extending offers to potential new board members.

Albertville, Mn

Provided excellent customer service while achieving sales goals, resulting in being awarded numerous monthly Silver Circle associate awards. Kept an updated record of client information and notified client base of special store events and sales.Processed incoming merchandise shipments, handled weekly markdown assignments and assisted in yearly inventory count.

Isanti Country- Cambridge, Mn

Provided Extension Educator and County 4-H Program Coordinator with assistance during the busy summer season in Isanti County, Minnesota.Various tasks included:- Assisting with safety and resident camps- Organizing the fashion revue fashion show- Coordinating county fair programs, activities and events- Creating educational materials for a health expo- Organizing Livestock Round Robin show for County Fair- Assisting with county and State Fair registration and planning meetings- Creating informational handouts and marketing materials