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Mckinney, TX, US

Richardson, Texas, US

Richardson, Texas, US

• Ability to manage multiple global brands with responsibilities including monitoring stock levels, demand planning, supply chain fulfillment and sku productivity. Analyzing current shipping, trends and company.
• Introduction of the Apple Band category in Q2 of 2018 has now grown to be 50% of total brand business. Potential of growth in 2022 to exceed 65% YoY.
• Cut costs by over $400K by negotiating better costs for components used across all bands utilizing the projected global demand.
• Achieved revenue and gross margin increase through customer analysis, market, and KPI tracking to optimize revenue cycle.
• Challenged Brand teams to negotiate better costs for larger initial buys and using multiple in transit methods for an overall lower COGS.
• Responsible for product pricing, markdown, gross margin analysis throughout the product lifecycle.

Richardson, Texas, US

• Balanced supply with statistical demand plans for multiple categories across multiple brands. Monitored and communicated with factories to ensure on time deliveries, necessary order push out /pull in to compliment.
• Increased revenue for top core styles by reducing overall sku count in Kate Spade traditional watch category by 34% based on productivity.
• Implemented best practices for Demand Planning responsibilities as a member of Strategy Team with Group Managers and Directors.

Richardson, Texas, US

• Implemented the launch of Chaps Watch upon Fossil acquiring the license. Included working with cross functional teams for brand set up in the areas of planning, packaging and reporting aspects.
• Maintained monthly demand forecasts at sku level in for multiple brands and categories. Updated Brand OTB’s to encompass sales plans by distribution channel. Managed global inventory needs for packaging by brand with.

Plano, Texas, US

Allocated and maintained inventory needs at the sku level in order to meet standard assortment plans. Worked with Buying team to identify sales trends or slow sellers for recommended assortment adjustments. Analyzed daily business to initiate monthly buys and managed inventory flow while keeping in-stock at the required level of 98%.

Duluth, MN, US

Assisted Buyer with seasonal assortments, sample approvals, and deliveries. Placed and maintained purchase orders for upcoming seasonal buys. Analyzed weekly sales by category to recommend replenishment buys or markdowns. Monitored Open to Buy(OTB) for each category to stay within budget.