Directed sales strategy and inventory planning for approximately 35 brands via Amazon Stores. Responsible for purchasing, costing, economical analysis, assortment planning, pricing, forecasting/replenishment, vendor relationships and all sales and operational aspects of Amazon store.

• Owned and operated two successful Great Clips franchise locations, managing key facets including P&L, business planning, financial operations, marketing, and team leadership. • Successfully established and expanded book of business, leveraging strategic marketing solutions to augment client base and grow market share despite a highly competitive environment.

• Directed all functions required for the successful launch of Amazon and Zulily, establishing processes to generate first year sales of $1.1 M+ and attaining net margin of 30%+ with limited assortment.• Adeptly navigated and utilized seller central portal to set up items and carefully monitor department-level inventory and related transactions. • Assessed past sales to forecast future volume, informing decision making through the effective use of model cost analysis. • Identified and deployed SEO bidding processes, enhancing success and efficiency of online processes, bolstering digital engagement and brand equity. • Directed financial operations pertaining to merchandise and inventory planning across the Bottoms and Jackets divisions, collaborating with stakeholders to determine forecasts and inventory plans. • Generated and introduced innovative Event Forecast tool allowing for efficient managing and forecasting pertaining to inventory levels, permitting seamless access to information.

• Directed financial and inventory analysis to collaborate effective merchandise planning practices and promote stakeholder satisfaction to secure multi-billion-dollar sales levels. • Identified and pursued opportunities for improvement across internal software systems, including a JDA EP software upgrade, enhancing accuracy of decision making and efficiencies. • Spearheaded the consolidation of existing programs and created OTB tools for managing inventory, sustaining an optimal turns per year. • Collaborated across departments to determine and deploy plans pertaining to sales, margins, and inventory levels, financial planning calendars, and other forecasting tools. • Interfaced with buyers, creating trending and planning tools to provide insights into sales and margins, driving effectiveness and accuracy of decision making to reduce risk. • Directed and mentored five merchandise planning managers, providing consistent feedback to promote the development of a top performing team.

• Managed a merchant buying team accountable for financial planning, including developing merchandise plans, receipt flow, and inventory distribution across locations. • Developed fleet programs encompassing trucks, forklifts, and shopping carts partnering with industry-leading organizations to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. • Effectively managed storage space requirements specific to warehouses and storage trailers. • Contributed to critical processes including quote negotiation, fleet re-deployment, purchases, and disposals, utilizing industry best practices. • Upheld compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations while concurrently interfacing with inspection and repair vendors as required. • Managed effective store and storage space location closing procedures, collaborating across divisions to promote synergies and operational cost savings.

• Managed team of six in financial planning and procurement for locations across the United States and Canada, establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for profitable product lifecycle planning.

• Managed merchandise planning, across multimillion-dollar accounts such as Kohl’s, Sears, and Spiegel, collaborating across divisions to maximize profitability and optimize inventory levels.