• Allocated merchandise to over 800 stores based on sales analysis, buyer intent, and company objectives while ensuring stores received optimal inventory quantities to maximize sales and gross profit• Prepared weekly and post season analysis of item sales and collaborated with merchants, planners, and allocation managers to strategize ways to increase inventory productivity• Executed inventory transfers between ecommerce and stores to be adequately stocked for demand and effectively service our customers throughout both channels• Managed the expansion of special occasion dresses to additional stores for Easter and the launch of girls Champion activewear for the peak back-to-school season • Mentored an allocation associate in Bangalore, India, provided detailed feedback on allocations daily, and communicated company initiatives along with how to successfully implement them• Served as a Subject Matter Expert for holiday replenishment strategy by attending informational meetings with supply chain and communicating critical information to divisional team

As an intern at JC Penney, I completed a 10 week program where I worked with merchandising and allocation for 5 weeks each. I gained immense insight into these functions and how the merchandise action team (MAT) works to cultivate and sustain a successful business each season. With this knowledge, I completed a case study on a key value item within our assortment and presented it to senior leadership.• Analyzed sales reports, identified consumer trends, and presented findings and suggestions to the team weekly• Completed various tasks for the senior assistant buyer and allocator such as updating line plans, auditing the JCP website, running reports, and organizing samples• Worked with product development, sourcing, and design teams to learn about the process of taking our private brand product from inception to completion• Strategically assisted in buying product for eCommerce and calculated retail pricing based on vendor cost and initial markup targets• Completed a SWOT analysis for girls graphic tees and presented two recommendations to senior leadership on how to increase sales through both allocation and merchandising strategies