Responsible for analytical support of distribution processes for Operations department. Manage the consumer/retail orders through Store Level Replenishment software, primarily reviewing, analyzing, and approving weekly retail orders based on current conditions.Developed current shipping constraints to decrease freight costs and increase efficiency of retail orders to major retail accounts. Perform monthly forecasting at the SKU level and adjust orders based on seasonal needs and sales rate.Track and maintain orders, inventory levels and credit processing through Access databases to create detailed reports.

Responsible for course materials acquisition and analysis for diverse client base for virtual bookstores.Partner with account managers representing approximately 100 K-12 schools and career colleges throughout adoption cycle to ensure accurate course materials are available in a timely manner.Analyze and develop sourcing solutions for textbooks by maintaining high-quality vendor relations Maintain report for customer backorders across departments to fulfill orders on a daily basis.Lead end-of-season returns in October; including communicating actions to vendors and coordinating with the warehouse.

Executed effective reorders and arrival of replenishment titles from the distribution center and publishers tostores and ensured effective management of the allocation strategies for assigned categories.Analyzed historical trends of replenishment and allocation titles to provide recommendations needed to adjust stock levels for store inventory, including new stores, promotional titles, and media coverage.Responsible for approximately 1,800 titles across four categories, including test preparation/careers, reference, and computer books. Improved in-stock rates compared to last year by 1.6% while decreasing inventory dollars 8.4%. Average inventory turn of 1.4.Analyzed and developed unit/SKU plans to ensure categories meet sales and inventory goals. Communicated selling patterns and trends seen at the store/SKU level and provide input for the category, merchandise and assortment planning processes

Supported the senior vice president of trade books and the merchandising department on a daily basis by coordinating travel arrangements, tracking vacation calendars, reconciling purchasing cards and expense reports, and coordinating meetings and presentation set-up. Produced and edited weekly reporting based on sales data, overhead expenses and vendor reports. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Responsible for the organization's participation in Book Expo of America including travel and hotel accommodation for 400+ employees, arranging meetings with outside vendors, event admissions, and organizing company-sponsored cocktail party.Administered the launch of proprietary publishing program including tracking manuscripts and working with outside publishing partners.

Coordinated the logistical details of the Executive Education programs and events as well as provided on-site support to faculty and participants with little supervision.Created, and monitored timelines, deadlines, and due dates for programs and corresponding materials.Monitored inventory and ordered program supplies as needed. Completed evaluations on vendors and internal units on services provided and implemented corrective measures as appropriate.

Initiated projects including voter registration abroad and educating American citizens about voting, maintained databases, and conducted prison visits to American citizens to assess welfare. .Researched issues and wrote subsequent reports for official cables regarding U.S./German relations. Improved German skills to near fluency in speech and writing.