Steve Steele, Mba Email & Phone Number

Plano, TX.

* Developed and executed bottoms up class/sub level plans for sales, markup, expenses, gross profit, and inventory using cost accounting for 2 buying teams for Women's Apparel Dress Team.* Prepared, managed and responsible for jcp.com open-to-buy to ensure optimal performance is achieved while managing to planned goals.* Partner with Direct Inventory.

* Managed team of 7 Direct Inventory Analysts, 2 jcp.com Planners and 2 admins. Responsible for coaching and developing these associates for future succession planning.* Managed Project Import integration as the Direct Enterprise merged with Stores for the Special Size area.* Coordinated Project Import Enterprise Assortment Phase* Managed the Financial.

* Managed different teams in Women's Accessories and Men's Divisions. Teams consisted of 6 - 10 management associates as well as administrative staff.* Over saw the development of financial plans for 30+ catalogs a year.* Managed Inventory levels across 6 logistic centers.

Plano, TX.

* Planned and managed assigned item and sku forecasts that aligned with buyer intent to meet financial objectives for the catalog business. * Lead role in training and mentoring new associates in Inventory Control.* Managed inventory and sales trends at the item level and ensured the timely identification of slow sellers, re-pricing opportunities for items.

Plano, TX.

* Held various positions within the Men's, Children's and Women's Divisions with greater responsibility with each move

Mba, Finance

Bba, Marketing

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