Highly analytical Procurement & Planning Strategist offering a successful 15+ year career path of managing purchasing processes across core business categories, within the world of consumer goods.Recognized for driving data analysis to support demand forecasting, inventory planning strategies & management of the full purchasing cycle, I apply a fundamental understanding of the retail landscape to develop forecasting tools, sourcing in-demand inventory with the most cost-efficient methods. My key achievements have been:✔ Purchased all core business products across 2 categories for nearly 100 stores & all e-commerce engagements✔ Reinvigorated an entire category by placing the proper style assortment in front of consumers by aligning to evolving market interests ✔ Created buying plans & flow charts for multiple product categories that maximized sales & profitability across a nation wide footprintAs a key contributor in helping organizations gain competitive advantages, I collaborate with regional & category teams to ensure that, along with analytics, all aspects of the marketplace are understood. By doing so, the correct purchasing choices are made: The skills I offer are:► Inventory Planning & Management► Metrics & KPI Tracking► Product Assortment Mapping► Market & Trend Assessments► Supplier & Category Management► Strategic PurchasingRecognized for the ability to consolidate large amounts of raw data, I am comfortable presenting logical conclusions & guiding management to pursue actionable strategic options. Talented for optimizing purchasing functions, I implement planning efficiencies, monitor KPIs & analyze market trends to understand the ‘why’ behind the numbers.Let’s Connect!
Listed skills include Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Retail, Inventory Management, and 12 others.
