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Loxahatchee Groves, Fl, Us

Tampa, Florida, Us

Answerable for all Tagetik implementation, initial platform setup, preliminary metric structure, program build meetings, project management and time sensitive constructs.Streamlined the S & OP process, meeting monthly with business unit leaders and sales teams to determine promotional cadence, new customer order introduction, and right time/right place stock levels.Determined all Demand Planning Forecasts, exception opportunities, gap analysis, and MAPE measurements.Leveraged relationships with Supply Planners to determine correct quantities on orders, inventory portfolio, shipping tempo, and Hub/Branch connection.Produced all NPI analysis through PIPO process to ensure successful transitions.Conducted all monthly post-mortem forecast accuracy analysis.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, Us

TBC Corporation, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Demand_Planner 3/2019 – PresentRetail, Franchise (Midas & Big O), B2B (NTW), Tire America & EcommerceOversight of five major brands, accounting for 40%+ overall sales across multiple business unitsAccountable for all JDA forecasting activities and providing 30 month projections with pronounced levels of accuracy at every item level. Preparation of all data and metrics for review, identify gaps and recommend final decision on any open items that require closure or prepare escalations for review.Conducted all Pre-Demand meetings with business unit leaders in order to obtain feedback, sales promotions, new customer volumes, and create synergy between Sales, Product Marketing, and Merchandising departments.Supervision of new item creation, data governance, and DFU creation within JDA.In charge of all line transitions, sellout plans, inventory changeovers.Worked in tandem with Supply Planners, Buyers, and Analysts to determine correct levels of orders, inventory and safety stock.Collaborate with all Buyers, Planners, and Analysts on item flow, seasonal plans and advertising schedules.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Office Depot/Max, Boca Raton, FL 6/2013 – 5/2015Category Merchant, Retail & Online Responsible for Printer, Scanner and Fax Categories. Revenue of $1.1B in retail sales and $300M online sales.Forecasted weekly, quarterly, and annual sales and margin based on market trends, promotional activities, and seasonal impacts on core businesses.Harmonized Category assortments between two banners; utilized Category Management basic principles as well as NPD data to drive decisions and optimize product mix. Developed financial process for endcap submissions, concentrating on creating impulse buys and building the retail basket.Managed daily activities and created a career development plan for two Associate Merchants and two Assistant Merchants.Closely monitored monthly inventory levels, negotiated opportunity buys, and tracked life cycles of end-of-life products.

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Ace Hardware Corporation, Oak Brook, IL 4/2007 – 6/2013Category Manager In charge of all Category decisions, merchandising, new product development, and pricing with the Electrical department.Responsible for all category management in the Electrical department with $800M in retail sales; retail pricing, new item setup, vendor negotiations, merchandise mix and space management for over 17,000 items.Culpable for purchasing of Light bulbs, Wire, Wiring Devices, Flash Lights, Batteries and Technology.Authored Lighting 2014 Program. Vendor negotiation, item selection and plan-a-gram sales at bi-annual Ace Hardware Shows. Integrated new POP and in store training materials to drive system wide sales.Accountable for development and maintenance of Nielsen, IRI, Spectra, Homescan, Rivalwatch and 360PI databases in conjunction with delivery of monthly reports to Board of Directors and Executive leadership.