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Led a team that reviewed, created, and implemented product strategies for new construction, relocation, or reconstruction of new stores across all channels. Landed final phase of corporate planning roll-out of new systems and process with team, developed testing and improvement plans. • Developed New Store process training content for planning ERP and delivered hands-on training to team.• Managed staff growth strategy to align with changing business needs.

Project lead for merchandise planning ERP overhaul. Partnered with leadership to incorporate demand forecasting, planning and allocation to ensure correct levels of sales and inventory are accounted for chain and location. Managed development and testing of planning system with continuous enhancement and defect management. Served as Subject Matter Expert for OTB, inventory and sales planning to develop process protocol, test case scenarios, and proper metric calculations. • Managed and led a team for creation of blended learning sessions On-Line Training (OLT) and Instructor Lead Training (ILT). Developed and managed a training environment to mirror production for more effective hands-on learning. • Administered needs analysis of all Planning and Allocation team members. Identified scope of training programs and presented objectives with Executive Leadership Team.• Managed a team of trainers and personally delivered role-based training for over 850 associates in preparation for ERP system roll-out.• Delivered training with positive change-management message to minimize anxiety connected to learning new ideas. • Created on-boarding program for new hire and rising associate on-boarding and technical ERP training.

Partnered cross-functionally with the Buying and Planning teams to ensure product vision was being executed. Challenged when needed, if allocation strategy did not align with optimal selling data.• Oversight of $1B worth of product to maximize selling by store. • Led team of 11 Allocation Analysts.

- Conduct in-depth weekly review of the business to drive sales. Includes identifying specific opportunities (e.g., sales/ stock relationships, underperformance) and recommending actions to be taken- Visit stores and analyze opportunities to drive sales- Provide input to central planning organization to inform pre-season FOB strategy- Recommend vendor mix at door level- Build bottoms-up store-level sales plan- Analyze space productivity and recommend/decide changes in space allocations to drive sales- Acquire indepth knowledge of competitive environment in district- Provide input on local marketing for doors in district- Recommend assortment/allocation changes

-Develop and execute sales and inventory plans that follow corporate strategies and forecasts. -Work closely with the Merchant team while managing Open to Buy both in-month and future liquidity.-Create and communicate reports for analysis with both Merchant and Senior Management team.-Lead and train a team of five analysts, ensuring integrity of plans and reporting.-Prioritize inventory receipts through logistical channels. -Monitor receipts to sales for maximum sell through at region/location level.-Identify and quickly react to changing sales trends to minimize markdown and profit risks.

- Merchandise Manager, OTB management, inventory management, sales and margin components. Managed allocation team. (4 years)- Manager of Corporate Training. Trained in all areas of planning and allocation as well as professional skills and analysis. (2 years)- Store Manager Trainer (4 years)- Store Manager (3 years)- Store Associate (2 years)