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ABBY TROXLER

Chino Hills,CA

Summary

Natural curiosity to analyze business performance and action opportunities to maximize revenue and gross margin while optimizing inventory. Ability to multi task and manage projects with attention to detail while being flexible and adaptive to changing priorities. Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to deliver results. Experienced and dynamic leader with excellent communication skills while fostering cross functional partnership.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Planner Manager

Torrid
City of Industry, CA
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Tops $496M (recently took on), Footwear & Halloween $86M volume
  • Provided leadership & developed Omni channel strategic merchandise plans that have generated 40% comps on 2yr base.
  • Point person in Director's absence for key meetings and more topline reporting such as Monday Business Review with Execs, Investment Reviews and Open to Buys.
  • Key role in on-boarding, coaching & developing of new Planners.
  • Identified risks and established opportunities to drive growth and increase profit through effective inventory management.
  • Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
  • Looker Super User (Business Intelligence platform) involved in testing, validation & training of cross functional groups within organization.
  • Provide supporting reports to impact business decisions: enterprise selling, return recap, run rate and promotional strategies.
  • Hindsight prior assortment deliveries, provided insights and drove guidance to next year's sales and purchase strategies in collaboration with team members.
  • Key role in managing & communicating promotional activities for Ecommerce and stores.

Senior Merchandise Planner

Torrid
City of Industry, CA
10.2018 - 04.2022

Footwear & Halloween $86M volume
Developed strategic merchandise plans that have generated 40% comps on 2yr base.
Key role in on-boarding, coaching & developing of new Planners.
Looker Super User (Business Intelligence platform) involved in testing, validation & training of cross functional groups within organization.
Provide supporting reports to impact business decisions: enterprise selling, return recap, run rate and promotional strategies.
Hindsight prior assortment deliveries, provided insights and drove guidance to next year's sales and purchase strategies in collaboration with team members.
Key role in managing & communicating promotional activities for Ecommerce and stores.

Ecommerce Merchandise Planner

Torrid
City of Industry, CA
09.2015 - 10.2018
  • Intimates and Accessories Division - $67M volume
  • Developed Ecommerce strategies that doubled revenue in 3 years.
  • Provided assortment direction to Buying partners to drive sales growth.
  • Hindsight prior assortment deliveries and provided insights to guide next year's sales and purchase strategies.
  • Managed and mentored Ecommerce Associate Planners.
  • Managed & communicated Ecommerce promotional activities and markdowns

Merchandise Planner

Hot Topic
City of Industry, CA
05.2010 - 09.2015
  • Bags, Beauty & Halloween - $36M volume + Blackheart (new concept) $4.5M volume
  • Managed dept./category plans in partnership with Buying partners.
  • Communicated weekly about inventory issues and provided recommendations for resolution.
  • Responsible for planning company Halloween business, partnered with Buyers to implement strategies & determined promotional cadence in partnership with senior leadership.
  • Blackheart - Key contributor in managing of Company's new business concept.
  • Blackheart - Developed, managed and communicated financial strategies for entire division.
  • Blackheart - Partnered with cross functional teams to develop brand promotional strategies.

Allocation Manager

Hot Topic
City of Industry, CA
10.2006 - 05.2010
  • License and Accessories Division - $179M volume
  • Provided leadership and strategic direction to Allocation team to maximize financial results.
  • Initiated analysis of business trends, including category performance, regional selling and size selling.
  • Developed processes to keep team current on systems and enhancements.
  • Established strong cross-functional relationships to promote best practices, encourage teamwork and process compliance.
  • Led team in providing assortment plans to ensure proper depth and breadth supported topline financial goals.
  • Developed allocation strategies to support flow of inventory during peak periods as well as manage store's unique needs.

Senior Analyst/Planner

Hot Topic
City of Industry, CA
06.2005 - 10.2006
  • Women's Novelty Tee's - $55M volume
  • Established strategic dept./category plans of product categories to maximize sales and to meet financial objectives.
  • Responsible for managing and optimizing in-store inventory that drives sales, margin and store performance through formulation and execution of effective allocation strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Skills

  • Business Acumen
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Oriented
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Flexible & Adaptable

Timeline

Merchandise Planner Manager

Torrid
04.2022 - 08.2023

Senior Merchandise Planner

Torrid
10.2018 - 04.2022

Ecommerce Merchandise Planner

Torrid
09.2015 - 10.2018

Merchandise Planner

Hot Topic
05.2010 - 09.2015

Allocation Manager

Hot Topic
10.2006 - 05.2010

Senior Analyst/Planner

Hot Topic
06.2005 - 10.2006

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

California State University - Fullerton
ABBY TROXLER