James Furlong Email & Phone Number

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, De

London, England, Gb

Herzogenaurach, De

Herzogenaurach, De

Lead end to end supply chain management teams; enhancing visibility and efficiency across the entire supply chain, resulting in record setting results for PUMA. I create and implement crisis management strategies by anticipating different ways in which day-to-day operations & SCM are impacted by adverse events. I develop and implement comprehensive external (retailer) key account business plans; incorporating all key performance indicators that drive maximum selling and profitability performance. During my tenure with PUMA, I was also responsible for financial planning and forecasting for all KPIs including sales, discounts, margin, gross order income, markdown allowance, and supply as well as related reporting and analysis activities to drive sales and profitability for the PUMA brand and retail partners.The achievements from this role have included the following:- Recognized for creating strategic direction and solutions / risk mitigation for complex challenges in volatile environments.- Launched S&OP for PUMA and lead all planning teams through the S&OP process enlisting cross functional business owners and leadership team to drive alignment and synergies across all functions of organization.- Successfully launched robotic process automation (RPA) and ML / AI initiatives for PUMA North America; leading to FTE savings, increasing efficiency and accuracy.- Fostered and maintained strong business relationships with retail and all external partners like all the Suppliers and Vendors through regular communication and account engagements

Herzogenaurach, De

Herzogenaurach, De

Herzogenaurach, De

Sr Director of Planning & Inventory ManagementFeb 13 – PresentDirector of Business Planning & Retail Analysis Feb 12 – Feb 13Sr Manager; Business Planning Aug 10 – Feb 12

Herzogenaurach, De

During my tenure as Director of Sales: Department Stores & Internet, I drove key retail partner meetings to monitor and manage PUMA distribution and execution of PUMA brand strategy with primary focus on the footwear and apparel as well as accessories. I oversaw progression of product line throughout each season and brief needs of account base. I have coordinated with business planning, product merchandising, and supply planning groups to prepare seasonal forecasts. I have developed and implanted long- and short-term plans to drive optimal performance and revenue growth. I collaborated with marketing counterparts to develop and manage to seasonal account marketing plans.The values I have driven during this role include the following:- Maximized channels’ revenue by +17%.- Developed and headed a dynamic team of key account sales professionals as well as grew and maintained relationships with key account’s senior management.

Herzogenaurach, De

During this role, I was responsible for building and developing new role at PUMA within the wholesale merchandising organization. I developed and implemented forecasting process by delivering SKU-level plans to merchandising team and monitoring adherence. I have formulated merchandise reporting package from preseason through season close analysis. I have worked closely with merchandisers to align category sales and margin plans with assortment plans. I have developed comprehensive apparel merchandising line architecture that accomplished needs of the North American market including but not limited to distribution, seasonality, gender, classification, and price point. I have identified opportunities to improve and implement strategies to help realize company-wide objectives.The values I have driven during this role include the following:- Increased product efficiency through long range planning and proactive communication with merchandisers.- Created and implemented strategic apparel business plans that set wholesale target revenues by distribution channel, market classifications, and business units.

New York, Ny, Us

Buyer: Macys Department Stores Feb 2005 – May 2008Macy’s, Better Sportswear, New York Feb 2006 – May 2008Filene’s- Kaufmann’s Divisions, Home Store, Boston, MA Feb 2005- Feb 2006