I am an analytical problem solver with 25 years of experience in forecasting, inventory management, planning, and buying. I have knowledge in multiple product categories including furniture, home accessories, bedding, handbags, cosmetics, and tools. I utilize statistical forecast systems, build reports, and analyze data to ensure optimum inventory levels at all times.I am skilled in forecasting, creating financial plans to meet company objectives, performing ongoing evaluations of all financial metrics and making needed modifications, optimizing inventory levels by utilizing multiple resource planning and allocation systems, creating and analyzing product and location reports, developing vendor relationships, and generating and executing advertising. In addition to my primary responsibilities, I am a leader in continuous improvement initiatives to find ways to improve processes or make them more efficient.I have ensured proper inventory levels by optimizing forecast accuracy. I have achieved margin improvement through price analyzation and restructuring, and by maximizing vendor support agreements. I have achieved sales increases by identifying the need for new or improved products and worked cross-functionally with the visual and advertising departments to maximize presentation and marketing. I also developed better furniture reporting by identifying the need for product attributing for detailed analyzation and worked together with the system lead to develop and organize an attributing system. My references state that I am incredibly talented, dedicated, and hard working. Any organization seeking a self-motivated highly effective individual with a can-do attitude would be lucky to have me join their team. I am up for the challenge of helping your organization as well. Let me know how I can put my passion and determination to work for you.