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Champaign, Illinois, United States

• Execute 18 month rolling demand forecasts through monthly tuning as part of the demand planning function utilizing Oracle.• Team leader in implementation of Oracle ERP system for the Demand Planning function.• Partner closely with cross-functional teams like Sales, Finance, Marketing and Product Development to delivery accurate short- and long-term product forecasts and to achieve financial targets. • Analyze historical data, industry trends and demand patterns to apply effective forecast models.• Responsible for preparing monthly S&OP dashboard and presenting findings to cross-functional teams, which brings awareness to forecast accuracy, BIAS, fill rates and top performing items.• Develop and implement a trend analysis report to track performance on newly launched items.• Monitor and report on significant demand changes and collaborate with supply planning to mitigate risk on inventory.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Developed 12 month rolling demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation as part of the demand planning function utilizing Demantra/Oracle systems.• Led weekly meetings with Manufacturing and Production Planning, providing updated forecasts based on trends, and making recommendations to resolve product issues.• Analyzed historical sales trends forecast, research demand drivers and evaluate forecast results for all channels of distribution.• Utilized a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Marketing, Merchandising, Finance and Supply Chain to ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.• Facilitated monthly Demand Planning S&OP Meetings with Marketing and Merchandising, developing standard reports and analytics.• Responsible for creating Monthly Catalog Analysis, Monthly TPS Report, New Product Contribution Reports, Forecast Accuracy and any other reports/analysis as necessary.• Analyzed and anticipated the impact of product marketing decisions specific to Inventory levels, structure, quality, as well as alignment to market.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Analyzed and verified data to provide recommendations on store site selection to ensure profitable locations.• Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify countries of opportunity and develop market strategy to determine market capacity.• Created annual budgets for the department in regard to Revenue and G&A expenses. • Implemented a data polling system to gain access to franchisee financial information for advising and evaluation. • Created and maintained weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to track the financial performance of Key Performance Indicators.• Created financial models to track performance and to provide guidance on pricing and product recommendations based on cost of goods sold, preference and contribution. • Prepared quarterly financial performance summaries that were presented to the company’s executive team.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Prepared purchasing authorization forms using cross-functional data for the leadership team’s approval.• Developed usage models for new and test products to determine volume needs.• Created short term product forecasts which provided purchasing and supply management direction for managing the supply chain.• Tracked all new products with supply management, which ensured that product timing and positioning were aligned.• Reviewed national and test promotion preferences, which ensured actual and projected usage aligned.• Provided product implications to cross-functional teams when variances were outside buffer zones.• Identified and communicated risks associated with product purchases such as vendor minimums, short shelf life, long lead times and additional risk factors, which reduced financial loss. • Prepared a detailed analysis for costs associated with obsolete inventory and special freight.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Interpreted financial data for the purpose of reviewing past financial performances and trends to project financial probability and analytical decision making.• Prepared daily, weekly and monthly financial reports for forecast, trend, and result analysis. • Served as a liaison between the corporate office and facilities to provide analysis and support.• Built and maintained strong relationships with members of the finance team and business partners, which created an open work environment and improved productivity.• Identified and investigated inventory transactions, that were causing systems to be out of balance and then followed up with appropriate resolutions.• Led a non-exempt team for bi-annual physical inventories and ad-hoc cycle counts.• Coordinated and integrated efforts across operational departments to enhance accuracy.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Finance