Lashawn Sam Email & Phone Number

Rogers, Ar, Us

Bentonville, Arkansas

United States

o Responsible for replenishment for all Walmart items within a product categoryo Develop replenishment strategies for key seasonal/holiday spikes and collaborate with Walmart Replenishment Manager to implement the strategies.o Conduct seasonal planning summits in Lake Forest with PIC and Marketing to make sure all groups are aligned and prepared for the seasonal/holiday spikes.o Handle day-to-day communication with Walmart Replenishment Managers.o Work with Walmart to make… Show more o Responsible for replenishment for all Walmart items within a product categoryo Develop replenishment strategies for key seasonal/holiday spikes and collaborate with Walmart Replenishment Manager to implement the strategies.o Conduct seasonal planning summits in Lake Forest with PIC and Marketing to make sure all groups are aligned and prepared for the seasonal/holiday spikes.o Handle day-to-day communication with Walmart Replenishment Managers.o Work with Walmart to make adjustments to maintain accurate POS forecasts.o Responsible for daily analysis of inventory and instock levels at DC and store levelo Track the status of promotional orders within the value stream.o Analyze issues and develop corrective action plans. Show less

Bentonville Ar

Works closely with various corporate and Walmart support departments, and is responsible for managing daily replenishment analytics and actions as well as retail sales reporting and administration support.Job Duties:• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationship with Walmart Replenishment and Transportation by direct communication with Walmart personnel both on the phone and in person.• Create and maintain standard inventory reporting via Retail Link and Shiloh… Show more Works closely with various corporate and Walmart support departments, and is responsible for managing daily replenishment analytics and actions as well as retail sales reporting and administration support.Job Duties:• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationship with Walmart Replenishment and Transportation by direct communication with Walmart personnel both on the phone and in person.• Create and maintain standard inventory reporting via Retail Link and Shiloh (i.e., Weeks of Supply, In-stocks, DC Outs, etc.).• Manage corrective action for inventory levels, lead times, in-stock %’s, DC outs, short ships, etc.• Create promotion orders, ensure processing in a timely manner, and create transportation plan.• Maintain standard reporting and complete transportation analysis to identify areas of improvement, and ensure carrier issues are removed from report/fines. Work with both internal and external teams to improve compliance and lead times.• Manage relationship between Lance Private Brands Shipping Team and Walmart Transportation as needed by facilitating communication, actively working to resolve issues, and providing supporting information.• Reconcile the Walmart sales forecast vs. Lance Private Brands sales forecast. • Work with country representatives to obtain accurate Purchase Orders (POs) for Lance Private Brands Customer Service to process. Facilitate gathering appropriate paperwork for export. Ensure POs are shipped in a timely manner.• Maintain and create standard retail sales reporting via Retail Link and Shiloh and submit them to the Sales Director on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as needed. •• Responsible for new item set-up using Data Sync, Retail Link, and Shiloh programs.• Research and help resolve deductions in payment from Walmart. Show less

Nw Arkansas

Worked with company’s internal systems and Retail Link to provide forecast, replenishment, and inventory management support. Responsible for evaluating data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, developing recommendations and implementing solutions to improve services.• Manage established customer/item forecast and replenishment at retail level  Daily instock measurement reporting with WM customer by item detailing exceptions below performance expectation with plan of… Show more Worked with company’s internal systems and Retail Link to provide forecast, replenishment, and inventory management support. Responsible for evaluating data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, developing recommendations and implementing solutions to improve services.• Manage established customer/item forecast and replenishment at retail level  Daily instock measurement reporting with WM customer by item detailing exceptions below performance expectation with plan of action on improvement  Collaborate internally on forecasting using CPFR and internal ladder metrics  Utilize Internal system (Movex) for EDI orders, Inventory management and Ad hoc reports Manage Customer’s Supply Chain Fundamentals: Lead-Times and MABD Compliance. • Item maintenance: DD updates, create policies using CPFR and PACE tool  Track current demand vs. forecast: identifies and manages abnormal demand.  Develops and distributes weekly consumption of forecast, product activity, inventory and service performance reports as required • Analyze store level inventory and write Store level orders as needed Host bi-weekly calls with WM Replenishment Team to identify and review supply/demand and market updates Show less

Analyzing and replenishing Beyond TV accessories and Computers. Have a thorough understanding of operations &execution of Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Dotcom including but not limited to:Write and analyze DC and Assembly orders for Beyond TV and Computer products using SAT & DRA reports Manage in stock percent at stores and DC level. Collaborate internally on forecasting using CPFR and internal ladder metrics Utilize SAP for EDI orders, Inventory management and Ad hoc… Show more Analyzing and replenishing Beyond TV accessories and Computers. Have a thorough understanding of operations &execution of Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Dotcom including but not limited to:Write and analyze DC and Assembly orders for Beyond TV and Computer products using SAT & DRA reports Manage in stock percent at stores and DC level. Collaborate internally on forecasting using CPFR and internal ladder metrics Utilize SAP for EDI orders, Inventory management and Ad hoc reportsManage Customer’s Supply Chain Fundamentals: Lead-Times and MABD Compliance. Item maintenance: Set up new items using One Sync, DD updates, create store groups PO execution: Track shipments to identify overages/shortages. Research chargeback’s and claims Host weekly calls with WM Replenishment Team to identify and review supply/demand and market updates Show less

Commodities Project Analyst in the GMC- Global Strategic Sourcing Division of Walmart Merchandising. Develops and applies technologies or product lines related to project management and sourcing business objectives for the Packaged Goods Global Strategic Sourcing team by serving as a business analyst; and planning and completing assigned projects leading to the development and implementation of new or revised sourcing strategies and execution of initiatives. Demonstrates up-to-date… Show more Commodities Project Analyst in the GMC- Global Strategic Sourcing Division of Walmart Merchandising. Develops and applies technologies or product lines related to project management and sourcing business objectives for the Packaged Goods Global Strategic Sourcing team by serving as a business analyst; and planning and completing assigned projects leading to the development and implementation of new or revised sourcing strategies and execution of initiatives. Demonstrates up-to-date expertise in project activities or subject and applies this to the development, improvement, and quality of analysis of sources by providing guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. Oversees the planning and execution of projects by recording and reporting results to management team; coordinating and planning with other functional areas to accomplish project objectives; coordinating with suppliers and third parties on cooperative projects requiring application of new technologies or equipment to Packaged Goods products and processes. Show less

Analyzed and validated modular and promotional sales volume for Electronics, Film and One Time Use Cameras categories, including replenishment modifications, forecast adjustments and Wal-Mart Distribution Center Inventory.• Managed Point of Sale (POS) for various SKU’S, representing $55 million in gross sales.• Generated weekly reports including, but are not limited to: Inventory levels at Distribution Center and Stores, SWAS (Store Within A Store) report, and Supplier… Show more Analyzed and validated modular and promotional sales volume for Electronics, Film and One Time Use Cameras categories, including replenishment modifications, forecast adjustments and Wal-Mart Distribution Center Inventory.• Managed Point of Sale (POS) for various SKU’S, representing $55 million in gross sales.• Generated weekly reports including, but are not limited to: Inventory levels at Distribution Center and Stores, SWAS (Store Within A Store) report, and Supplier Statistics.• Recommended and implemented Replenishment strategies using Collaborate Planning Forecast Replenishment to support promotions and items with seasonality.• Analyzed sales trends and provided customer’s buyer bimonthly insights and recommendations.• Managed Customer’s Supply Chain Fundamentals (Lead-times, Performance Metrics and Constraints), providing explanation for items below customer’s expected goal.• Adjusted DC and Store level forecast as needed by suggesting and updating DD (Deseasonalized Demand).• Resolved supply chain issues affecting order management and customer’s supply chain objectives of fill rate, in-stocks, and must-arrive-by-date compliance.• Modified forecasts and plans by conducting monthly Forecast meetings and collaborating with customer’s internal supply chain Replenishment Team. Show less

Managed inventory for various items at 42 Wal-Mart Regional DC and 8 Wal-Mart Specialty Distribution Center for Electronics, Film and One Time Use Cameras categories.• Ensured appropriate inventory levels for Assembly and Warehouse type items, eliminating over-stock while increasing turns by performing weekly store and warehouse inventory analysis.• Maintained inventory levels, accuracy of orders, and on-time delivery of product by conducting full-cycle order management utilizing… Show more Managed inventory for various items at 42 Wal-Mart Regional DC and 8 Wal-Mart Specialty Distribution Center for Electronics, Film and One Time Use Cameras categories.• Ensured appropriate inventory levels for Assembly and Warehouse type items, eliminating over-stock while increasing turns by performing weekly store and warehouse inventory analysis.• Maintained inventory levels, accuracy of orders, and on-time delivery of product by conducting full-cycle order management utilizing customer’s replenishment systems.• Provided weekly Assembly and Warehouse items analytical reports for national account manager and buyer.• Processed orders through EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).• Analyzed sales trends and provided customer’s buyer bimonthly insights and recommendations.• Monitored, reported and resolved late shipments by changing carriers, or increasing lead time. Show less

 Answer high volume phone calls Order entry Process Return Authorizations Issue Debits and Credits