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» developed and implemented new inventory tracking system to evaluate asset position and improve product flow
» wrote and administered vendor guidelines including shipping instructions, inspection requirements to ensure on-time/ standardized deliverables and improved operational efficiencies
» implemented monthly meetings with warehouse manager to evaluate and measure facility’s performance to ensure productivity targets were met
» defined and directed QC procedures adapting corrective and preventative measures

Inventory and Business Operations Manager

» drove open-to-buy forecast, recommended top and bottom line adjustments based on business trends, and ensued supporting action plans
» coached and trained both planners and merchants to identify key learnings and develop future strategies utilizing forecasting/projection reports developed with IT
» managed a team of category planners for Jewelry, Minerals, and Home Divisions together with senior buyers and international agents to drive category performance
» created standardized reports to evaluate planners’ performances and set personalized goals/benchmarks
» identified, designed, executed, and monitored marketing initiatives based sales trends and inventory optimization

Director of Inventory and Planning

» set clear structural guidelines and procedures for domestic and direct import teams to ensure optimal inventory levels
» maintained and developed new supplier relationships, exclusivity agreements, price negotiations to optimize and initiate strategic sourcing based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability
» partnered with design team to develop and execute visual merchandising plans for multiple marketing platforms (tradeshows, catalog, website)
» created and implemented analytical reports to improve productivity and cross-departmental communication by defining key indicators, extracting data, and setting benchmarks for evaluation
» reviewed and analyzed product sales on both SKU and category levels to understand customer purchasing behavior and determine product exit/category enhancement strategies incorporating multi-channel focus
» coordinated with sales to forecast inventory needs by gathering key account projections using actual store sell through and demand planning

Purchasing Director

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