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Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the development of demand plans for assigned categories. Determine accurate forecasts for replenishment, promotional sales and one-time buys, new item forecasting and planning. Responsible for the forecast accuracy for specific department for specified lines of business. Responsible for recognizing trends or patterns and adjusting forecasts using statistical modeling techniques and qualitative data. Responsible for purchasing from assigned major vendors and working with supply planners to track purchase order execution and distribution of inventory from DC’s to stores. Accountable for store in-stocks, inventory dollars and days of supply within assigned categories.

Naperville, Il

• Develop statistical reports reflecting sales trends within product categories for translation into replenishment forecasting. Utilize statistical forecasting techniques and software tools to analyze sales history, promotional data and inventory levels for weekly purchases, promotional periods and Merchandise Sales Plans.• Collaborate with internal process partners and strategic vendors by using Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment standards and regularly engage in collaborative forecasting exercises with strategic vendors.• Work with Merchandise Team to plan for supply constraints and closes the gap between demand based forecasts and category goals.

Itasca, Il

• Responsible for the management of business requirements related to the forecasting, materials requirement planning, purchasing, and inventory control of printing system service parts in order to meet key performance indicators and achieve customer service levels.• Utilize MRP system to analyze and correlate forecast to demand for service parts requirements to support new installation or printers, general maintenance and emergency service requirements.• Proactively address material shortages, extended lead times or delivery non-compliance to ensure fill rates and targeted inventory levels are achieved.

Morton Grove, Il

• Responsible for the procurement and inventory management of retail packaging products and store fixtures ranging from shopping bags, corrugated packaging, plastics, film and other products for major retail stores.• Managed production and inventory control of over 1100 items by timing procurement of product based on the review of past usage history and current forecasting trends. Utilized MRP system to analyze and correlate forecast to demand and achieved target service levels.• Managed all procurement activities inclusive of determining purchase orders, shipment tracking, payment documentation and shipping discrepancy resolution.

Lincolnshire, Il

• Responsible for various materials management functions within a major business unit.• Managed production and inventory control of purchased and manufactured products which consisted of 325 products. Utilized MRP system to analyze and correlate forecast to demand and achieved targeted fill rates.• Managed all procurement activities inclusive of purchase orders, shipment tracking, payment documentation and shipping discrepancy resolution as sole vendor contact for business unit.• Developed strategies and plans for vendor and freight forwarder procedures and communications to ensure open purchase order requirements and eliminate demand and supply variances.• Developed and maintained statistical forecasting models for each product in three distribution centers thus achieving required inventory levels and customer service objectives.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing – Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts - Business Administration

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