Director Inventory Mangement
CurrentDirector Inventory Management Baby Gap , Maternity and Baby HomeManaged three business segments with responsibility for financial planning,forecasting and replenishment. Experienced in vertical product pipeline and supply chain management working closely with multiple cross functional teams. Reported to Sr Director of Inventory Management.* Provided leadership to combine the organization from a Planning and Distribution structure to a single function Inventory Management team of Managers and Planners. * Successfully launched Baby Home from Performa through launch in 30 stores.* Managed a team of Managers and Planners through the training and implementation of SII integrated planning system.* Lead the store productivity initiative to maximize Baby Gap penetration which enlarged assortment and footprint in 20% of existing stores.* Directed efforts in category segmentation and sizing initiatives to reposition Infant business to improve customer shopping and raise market share.* Provided leadership to reduce assortment, improve productivity, resulting in an avg 15%ppt increase in regular sales along with similar improvement in turn and year over year margins.* Skilled in Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment with a strong business skill and ability to drive business.
