• Drove development for standardized demand and supply planning process to successfully integrate new products into the supply network• Led the import planning team by maintaining accountability, recognizing accomplishments, emphasizing continued learning, and managing workload• Mitigated risks associated with volatile demand forecasting and supply level adherence for strategic customer accounts through communication and accountability, raising service level from 72% to 95% in only 8 months• Achieved a 4.7% annual service level increase to 98.6% by leveraging data analysis, focusing on stock to sales ratios, responding to rapidly changing sales trends, utilizing marketplace knowledge and maintaining exceptional vendor relationships• Maximized margin percent and dollar gain by conducting historical and subjective data analysis on commodity-based categories, resulting in annual savings $131K or 4.2% total spend of $3.1M• Managed demand planning for 42 categories across multiple sales departments, distribution centers, and consolidation facilities, including those based on China• Developed a comprehensive import planning calendar, engaging a wide range of stakeholders to identify the full demand horizon and facilitating upstream project deadline assignment and compliance, increasing on time product availability in the supply network• Served as key stakeholder for supply chain issues, coordinating with suppliers, logistics and warehousing for expedited resolution• Contributed as subject matter expert for JDA Forecasting - Replenishment System Implementation• Advanced the machine learning model by collaboration on necessary logic changes• Developed training documentation and mentored new associates• Controlled financial plans product categories by operating within budget, mitigating inventory risk, and addressing receipt lock deviations• Preserved a $82 million sales plan and achieved year-end inventory valuation stretch goals for three consecutive years.

• Managed a diverse portfolio of 84 brands across multiple product categories• Leveraged historical sales data to accurately forecast future sales, optimize inventory levels, and ensure efficient sell-through• Streamlined purchasing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs• Designed and implemented tools to enhance buying evaluation procedures, restructure processes, and train personnel• Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, negotiated favorable terms, managing brand development and lifecycle planning• Served as the subject matter expert for ERP implementation and supplier portal construction• Awarded for Outstanding Performance in Supplier Negotiations 2013• Successfully negotiated supplier discounts, leading to a $647K cost reduction• Received recognition for Enhancing Revenue Generation 2014 by introducing private label modifications to branded products across diverse vendor pool.