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Vaughan, On

Ensures fishing rods are processed and displayed on the floor correctly, Support and coordinate audits and inventory counts as required. Provide assistance to customers with their fishing needs.- Support the store to achieve the #1 sales for June, July and August 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 for fresh water category for all stores in Bass Pro- Maintain accurate inventory levels for rods keeping the audits above the acceptable 90% level- Processes rods to maintain an acceptable level of back stock to support the sales- Provides accurate processing of rods to maintain a minimal level of variances during inventory counts

Markham, On

Manage the administrative areas of the Company`s Sales and Operations.- Supported the company to achieve it's highest Sales month, November 2018- Coordinated Q-Optics sales and service- Processed TSR returns- Supported the Territory Managers

Responsible to ensure products are bought in a timely manner maintaining optimum inventory levels; working closely with the Plant Manager to ensure all purchasing requirements are fulfilled; negotiating with suppliers best pricing, maximizing profitability; implementing a safety programme ensuring the company confirms to WSIB standards.- Balanced inventory attaining an 8% decrease in dollars in 3 months while staying instock.- Strengthened business relationships with key suppliers including Upper Canada Forest Products and Weston Premium Woods that led to improved customer service by using effective demand planning strategies.- Complete implementation of a safety programme to fulfill the requirements of the WSIB.

Responsible for replenishment order management, maintaining in-stock, and turn-over at agreed-upon targets in store and at the DC (for central/reserve stock). Oversees tracking sell-through performance and directs course corrections as required. Manages vendor relationships regarding forecasting, compliance, issue resolution and vendor performance. Manages AR reserves at the assigned Group/Department level. Ensures initial allocations are executed and all products are replenished to the stores for the assigned Group/Department. Manages flow planning and central/reserve stock. Tracks vendor performance including fill rate, in-stock rate, on time performance, and flow method. Review recommendations for changes to case pack sizes with Supply Chain, Merchandising, and SRM. Manages product tracking issue resolutions. Liaises with Logistics, Supply Chain and Store Operations regarding flow needs. Responsible for coaching and developing team reports.- Led a supply chain team to ensure the electronic inventory was forecasted accurately allowing to operate at a level $3M or 10% below previous year while delivering profitable sales.- Provided strong leadership and direction to a team of ten, improving the customer delivery success rate by over 20%, from below 60% to over 78%.- Successfully increased the in-stock position for the microwave and vacuums categories by 10%, achieving the company target of 95% by providing accurate forecasts on a timely basis.- Collaborated the Home Electronics team through the Alberta Growth Initiative program, which maximized the sales potential in Alberta with their economic growth. - Strengthened business relationships with key vendors including Panasonic, Sharp and Sony, which led to improved “fill” rates and better customer service by using effective demand planning strategies.

Merchandise Flow Analyst is responsible for maximizing profitable sales and inventory productivity by collaborating with other team members to identify and achieve ways to ensure in-stock position, reduce supply chain inventory and improve inventory productivity. This includes developing and implementing liquidation strategies to address distressed inventories and collaborating with suppliers and team members to ensure preplanning activities related to inventory needs are completed.- Exercised a strong demand planning processes to balance inventory as sales trends dictated, down 22% from 2001 to 2002 and another 13% from 2002 to 2003.- Forecasted programs to achieve and maintain an optimum level of 90% integrity of inventory by using streamlined demand planning strategies to ensure corporate goals were achieved.- Strengthened relationships and managed negotiations with major business partners including Bridgestone-Firestone, Cooper, Goodyear and Michelin.- Supported the plan that exceeded sales in 1999 by 125% of the sales goals.- Assisted in training a new buyer, while continuing to meet sales objectives.- Managed and maintained in-stock position for both catalogue and retail programs by forecasting and using demand planning strategies.- Dealt extensively with direct import suppliers and managed these complex and intricate relationships.- Developed and strengthened relationships with Hasbro, Mattel and Irwin Toys, which were the major sources in the category.- Assembled floor plans based on seasonal buying plans.

Diploma, Recreation Facilities Administration

Diploma With Honours, Recreation Facilities Management