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Northfield, IL, US

Bolingbrook, IL, US

Private Label - Ulta Beauty Collection

Bolingbrook, IL, US

Bath and Hair Removal

Deerfield, IL, US

Health and Wellness - Senior Care April 2019-September 2019Seasonal - Office Supplies and Apparel November 2018-April 2019

Chicago, IL, US

• Kmart and Sears Apparel - Women's - Jaclyn Smith - May 2017- November 2018Kmart Apparel - Women's Accessories - Handbags and Sunglasses December 2016-May 2017
• Develop and maintain sales, inventory and margin plans for Sears and Kmart Women’s apparel department.
• Oversee the brand launch of Jaclyn Smith apparel in all Sears stores for Fall/Holiday 2018 season.
• Successfully planned and implemented a 100 store test of the Jaclyn Smith brand in Sears for Spring 2018 season. Exceeded sales, margin and inventory turn targets.

Dodgeville, WI, US

• Managed forecast process and collaborated with sales team to ensure total forecast aligned with corporate sales strategy for the Business Outfitters division generating annual sales of $190 million.
• Product categories included Business Uniforms, School Uniforms and Branded merchandise.
• Managed monthly open to buy process, communicating financial results to senior management. Identified inventory risks and opportunities and recommended action plans to maximize sales and minimize inventory risk.
• Collaborated with sales, merchandising, product development, finance and marketing teams to ensure best-in-class demand and receipt forecast accuracy, on-time delivery and world-class customer service.
• Created excel based weekly sales and inventory product tracking report for Branded category to manage inventory flow, resulting in 14% sales increase and improved inventory turn.
• Supervised a team of 6, including 2 category planners and 4 inventory analysts. Overseeing training, professional development and performance reviews.

Chicago, IL, US

• Oversaw all planning and placement processes used to achieve overall sales, inventory and margin plans for a Seasonal Hardlines division with annual sales of $300 million for both Sears and Kmart formats.
• Product categories included Chrismas Trees, Christmas decor, Halloween, Easter and Americana merchandise.
• Reviewed and analyzed business and category performance to support business decision-making with financial analysis.
• Worked closely with multiple merchant teams, advising them on opportunities for improving inventory productivity to drive sales and margin.
• Supervised 3 Inventory Analysts, overseeing training, professional development and performance reviews.
• Cultivated productive and supportive working relationships with cross-functional departments, including stores, logistics, space planning, finance and marketing.

Chicago, IL, US

• Developed, implemented and executed efficient and profitable inventory strategies for retail stores, online and 4 distribution centers for Menswear division with annual sales of $810 million for 1,100 stores.
• Product categories included Men's Sportswear, Denim, Underwear, Furnishings and Team Sports merchandise.
• Collaborated with supply chain partners to improve distribution center and vendor performance.
• Led team of 8 analysts to achieve annual inventory targets; guided promotions of multiple team members.
• Improved key inventory metrics each year, increased inventory turnover, maintained presentation in stock above 95%, reduced aged inventory by 25%.
• Appointed by VP of Inventory Management as one of the top 1% of Inventory Management leaders to pilot new career development Supply Chain Academy sponsored by Accenture.

Chicago, IL, US

• Developed and maintained sales, inventory and margin plans for Kmart Men’s Sportswear Department with annual sales of $130 million for 1,208 stores; product assortment included multiple categories and brands of.
• Supervised two Inventory Analysts, overseeing training, professional development and performance reviews; guided promotion of multiple team members.
• Appointed by Senior Management to serve as the point person to coordinate, implement and train managers on the Costing Model Application upgrades for Men’s Sportswear.

Chicago, IL, US

• Oversaw development and maintenance of sales, inventory and margin plans for Kmart Ladies’ Plus Size Apparel Department with annual sales of $140 million for 1,314 stores; product assortment included multiple.
• Increased online sales 20.8% and gross margin dollars 21.7% by expanding total number of offerings, extending size range and maintaining a presentation in stock of over 96% for FY 2010.
• Oversaw training and development of Senior Inventory Analyst; guided promotion to Inventory Manager.

Chicago, IL, US

• Managed inventory of Men’s Seasonal apparel for 1,387 Kmart stores, including nine distinct categories with annual sales of $100 million.
• Created and maintained financial plans, including sales, markdowns, gross margin and inventory control.
• Prepared monthly financial reports and business analyses and presented results to senior management.
• Worked with three merchants to create assortments and devise and implement allocation strategies.
• Supervised two Inventory Analysts, including training and development; both promoted to Senior Inventory Analysts.
• Appointed by senior management as one of 12 pilot members to test and implement new financial and assortment planning tool.

New York, NY, US

• Managed inventory of Men’s Sweater, Knits and Boys assortment with annual sales of $70 million.
• Created and executed effective allocation and replenishment strategies for 170 retail and factory stores to maximize sales performance and inventory turnover in support of overall company profitability.
• Collaborated with Planning and Merchant teams to identify and communicate assortment opportunities to determine future merchandise development and placement.
• Provided accurate and timely quantitative business analysis to senior management.
• Analyzed inventory levels in 12 new/remodeled stores to maximize sales.
• Worked with Store Planners to identify and coordinate merchandise consolidations and recalls to maximize store sales performance.

New York, NY, US

• Managed $70 million area, analyzing store sales trends to ensure 78 retail stores received optimal inventory levels to maximize sales.
• Represented Allocation Team on weekly District Manager conference calls; communicated merchandise flow, identified issues and determined effective solutions.
• Assisted in training new Merchandise Allocators.
• Chosen to work with Vice President of Planning and Allocation and Manager of MIS to test, implement and train 20-member Allocation Team on new allocation system.

New York, NY, US

• Oversaw sales, merchandising and inventory control of luxury clothing store with annual sales of $2 million.
• Increased sales volume by 22% in one year through exceptional product knowledge and superior customer service.
• Hired, coached and developed staff of 15 associates.