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Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Transitioned the position from entry level to an analytical, process driven role by:Developing and having reports built to help analyze open, unallocated orders, availability and customer holdsBuilding and implementing a process for allocating from customer holds on a weekly basis from each product lineBuilding forms for requests from Customer Service allocation requests instead of relying on multiple e-mail chainsResponsible for daily allocations process for Arch/Hunt, Optics &… Show more Transitioned the position from entry level to an analytical, process driven role by:Developing and having reports built to help analyze open, unallocated orders, availability and customer holdsBuilding and implementing a process for allocating from customer holds on a weekly basis from each product lineBuilding forms for requests from Customer Service allocation requests instead of relying on multiple e-mail chainsResponsible for daily allocations process for Arch/Hunt, Optics & Shooting Accessories product linesResponsible for daily ship plans sent to warehouseResponsible for allocating skus that do not allocate automatically by using reporting instead of working directly in system. This helped by working exceptions instead of looking at all skusKey member of Operations Team helping to make month/quarter/year end shipping numbersPartnered with the International Team to build and execute a process for securing weekly/monthly inventory for new Amazon International business being developed Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Review, analyze and adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends.Create and plan product assortments (item/color/size) by product category.Analyze size selling at store/channel level and make recommendations to improve size ownership.Re-forecast business in-season based on current performance and present to cross functional partners.Provide quantitative analysis to support the business needs and to direct future purchases.Provide in-season financial projections and… Show more Review, analyze and adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends.Create and plan product assortments (item/color/size) by product category.Analyze size selling at store/channel level and make recommendations to improve size ownership.Re-forecast business in-season based on current performance and present to cross functional partners.Provide quantitative analysis to support the business needs and to direct future purchases.Provide in-season financial projections and strategies while identifying risks and opportunities to maximize profit dollars. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri

Collaborate with the internal Russell Stover Sales Team, the External Walgreens Demand Planning Team and the McLane Warehousing/Transportation Team to align on Everyday forecasts on a weekly basis for promotions and other key selling activities between Russell Stover and Walgreens.Collaborate with the Sales and Demand Planning Teams for Russell Stover and Walgreens for seasonal products. Manage forecasts, Confirm PO's, Monitor Shipping and Follow up with Tracking and Proof of… Show more Collaborate with the internal Russell Stover Sales Team, the External Walgreens Demand Planning Team and the McLane Warehousing/Transportation Team to align on Everyday forecasts on a weekly basis for promotions and other key selling activities between Russell Stover and Walgreens.Collaborate with the Sales and Demand Planning Teams for Russell Stover and Walgreens for seasonal products. Manage forecasts, Confirm PO's, Monitor Shipping and Follow up with Tracking and Proof of Deliveries back to Walgreens. Seasonal includes, Fall/Halloween, Christmas, Valentines, Easter and Mother's Day.Work as with a team of other Demand Planners to statistically model forecasts by category and item.Demand Planning representative for One Logistics project, which is launches five new Distribution Centers across the U.S. to share resources with sister companies Lindt and Ghirardelli.Member of SAP implementation team for launch in 2019. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri

Member of the Kansas City Underwriting Center Management Team and responsible for daily tactical operations of the Underwriting Center by supporting Kansas City, Chicago and San Diego Management Teams with project management practices, all scheduling, communication to staff, and monthly results reporting.• Worked with a remote project team that organized, scheduled and produced a sales, marketing and underwriting national meeting in San Antonio (12/16).• Directed monthly center meetings… Show more Member of the Kansas City Underwriting Center Management Team and responsible for daily tactical operations of the Underwriting Center by supporting Kansas City, Chicago and San Diego Management Teams with project management practices, all scheduling, communication to staff, and monthly results reporting.• Worked with a remote project team that organized, scheduled and produced a sales, marketing and underwriting national meeting in San Antonio (12/16).• Directed monthly center meetings by developing themes, communications, invites and presentations including music and occasional entertainment• Worked with the Employee Resource Teams to implement company events, celebrations, lunches and after work gatherings.• Coordinated and organized multiple sales and marketing regional meetings, including attending KC Royals game, and team building events.• Led project team that successfully presented a company wide Diversity Panel.• Implemented new reporting process / scorecard where all results were in one location.• Developed new forms and reports to improve UC accountability and processes. Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

Initiated streamlining of the corporate buying process across all global regions, brands and channels. Led cross functional projects to implement and improve systems and processes. Led business development of new subsidiaries in Europe.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Led team of Sales Operations and Inventory Analysts by continually improving communication and processes with Sales and Supply Chain teams. Developed and maintained global footwear inventory and forecasts by monitoring systems and reports for potential issues.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Led daily communication with sales leads and teams by giving guidance, direction and information with sales reporting, product and system updates. Analyzed and consulted with brand President to monitor and control appropriately budgeted domestic inventory levels.• Created comprehensive sales programs for wholesale customers by collaborating with V.P. of Sales • Improved forecasting and buying processes by identifying and leading projects with IT department• Conceived of, and rolled… Show more Led daily communication with sales leads and teams by giving guidance, direction and information with sales reporting, product and system updates. Analyzed and consulted with brand President to monitor and control appropriately budgeted domestic inventory levels.• Created comprehensive sales programs for wholesale customers by collaborating with V.P. of Sales • Improved forecasting and buying processes by identifying and leading projects with IT department• Conceived of, and rolled out, product allocation to control customer’s annual increases in multiple product categories.• Designed and implemented current end user training materials for reporting, forecasting and order entry systems. Led and facilitated user education on systems by conducting training classes locally and in field Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

Managed brand budgets and analyzed commission reports. Issued requests for payment to contracted sales representatives and composed briefs for design and construction of trade show booths. Coordinated and managed daily trade show schedules for sales team and customers.• Successfully guided contracted employees in setting up, tearing down and transportation of trade show related work for 10 years

Updated weekly sales reports to V.P. of Sales. Published weekly sales reports to sales team leads. Managed sales sample process for distribution to sales force and payment of invoices.

Managed Major Accounts including Nordstrom & Dillard’s

Administrator of Communication Center/Front Office

Med, Sports Administration

Ba, Communication

Activities and Societies: Panhellenic Council President, Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Vice President and Pledge Trainer, Intramural Sports

Education record

Activities and Societies: Volleyball, Basketball, Honor Society, Kayettes, Band, Vocal, Accompanist, State Piano Competition, Speech &.