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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Produce SKU forecasts for two brands with four different sales channels. 500 parent items, and 4000 individual forecast. Analyze forecast results to identify potential sources of forecast improvement. Implemented and maintain third party forecasting software, providing enhanced forecasting capabilities. Maintain effective communication channels with supply chain and manufacturing on critical order volumes, forecast changes and item sales variances.Provide insight and data analysis to Design & Innovation team for new product launches producing monthly launch forecasts.

Produced SKU forecasts for three DC locations in US and Canada, approximately 1500 individual items with 90% overall accuracyDelivered the total demand plan through each S&OP cycle for rolling 24 month horizonInterfaced with Product Line managers to obtain sales forecast information and data overridesCollaborated on new product forecasts and items to be transitioned or discontinuedMaintained and managed all forecasting models, data, KPI’s and processesManaged Production Scheduling for two plants and Supply Chain Analytics for North AmericaSet monthly production target for 140 SKU’s / 60+ MM feet of productionTracked and maintained schedule attainment metric Maintained and produced 24 month capacity planUsed sales and forecast data to establish ABC categories for SKU’s

Managed and forecasted raw, finished and supply inventories.Established and enhanced vendor relationships reducing inventory costs.Oversaw and developed procedures for annual inventory.Aid in production of monthly/yearly financial statements.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management, General

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