Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.Conduct monthly forecast maintenance, for continuous improvement.Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.Current key categories are sheet steel , copper tubing and building insulationLevel 3 Blue Ridge Clarity SCP CertificationE3- Level 1 Certification

Responsible for the daily operation of small niche honey and personal care products companyManaged Supply of finished goods to improve inventory turns and in stock position of products Sales management providing exceptional service beginning to end for new and existing customersNew product development based on consumer input to include packaging and pricesWeb site creation and Social media promotion of the company with major internet search engines

Responsible for merchandise selection and procurement in a full service upscale garden center . We specialize in providing superior items and service related to gardening and outdoor living. I am responsible for purchasing Plant Seeds, soil amendments , lawn and garden tools, wearable products such as garden gloves and hats. I also purchased soil and seed propagation items as well as plant insect and disease control products and bird supplies such as houses and food. I also manage the inventory level for my assigned product lines and maintain item integrity in the POS system. Key Duties include:Process developmentInventory controlMargin managementVendor selection and managementProduct Selection and developmentPayables managementMerchandise LayoutProduct negotiation for improved pricing and termsProduct returns and credits

Oversaw Inventory of assigned categories for 33 regional Distribution CentersInteracted with Product Managers and Merchants for successful new product launches and development.Worked with Suppliers to correct fill rate opportunitiesTracked vendor shipping performance taking action as neededStrong Ability to learn product technology/terminologyUtilized Oracle ASCP and ADIS for daily purchasing and order creationUtilized all Microsoft Office products to complete daily tasksCollaborated with Demand planners to correct inventory issues at both store and Distribution center level

Call center manager for eastern regional customer call center serving 1300 stores with 15k in bound service calls per weekSupervised staff of 13 in managing day-to-day operations of distribution center customer service department As the lead call center worked across various groups to create new processes and procedures for all call centersUtilized Cisco CTI to measure call center effectiveness and to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in both the call center and the individual customer service representativeUtilized the High Jump warehouse management system to stock, pick and ship orders and track inbound freightTracked product shipments from the distribution center to final destination correcting any errors or service issuesManaged the account payables process with accounting clerks for accurate timely payments using Oracle Payables

Assistant Buyer/ Co-coordinatorProduct purchase forecasting using vendor supplied software.Met 200 million dollar Inventory target for assigned categoryNegotiated Product delivery Terms and conditionsRegional Marketing Manager for Raleigh Metro MarketProper merchandise display and set up of new store LocationsManaged staff of sales personnel in achieving company sales goals of assigned products and services.Supervised the Export Department in the Pompano Beach Florida locationNew store set up from construction through opening, met with construction superintendents to ensure on time completion of project.