Aimee Bachman McBride
Katy,TX
Summary
Omnichannel allocation and inventory leader with 15+ years of experience overseeing $500M+ portfolios in high-growth retail environments. Drive revenue and margin expansion through disciplined distribution strategy, inventory optimization, and cross-functional alignment across Planning, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Field Leadership. Proven builder of high-performing teams, delivering sustained financial results while executing new store growth and large-scale product initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Allocation & Replenishment – Apparel Division
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Katy, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Lead and develop a team of 8 Allocation & Replenishment Analysts across multiple categories representing ~50% of division total sales volume and ~17% of company total sales volume; set strategy, priorities, and performance expectations aligned to financial targets.
- Own store-level in-stock performance, Weeks of Supply (WOS), inventory turns, and revenue optimization across 250+ store fleet and distribution centers.
- Drive allocation alignment across Planning, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Visual, and Field Leadership to ensure financial and operational objectives are achieved.
- Oversee replenishment cadence, inventory rebalancing, and event product requests to optimize store productivity and regional performance.
- Build strong partnerships with Regional and District Managers to align allocation strategy with localized assortment needs.
- Manage new store allocation planning and execution to ensure on-time delivery and accurate localized inventory positioning.
Manager, Inventory Management – Women’s Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Led omnichannel inventory strategy across Women’s Apparel, Footwear, Bags, and Accessories (~$500M portfolio; 18% of company revenue); managed 12 direct reports and owned operational components of Brand P&L.
- Delivered +36% YoY sales growth, +470bps margin expansion, and +$87M contribution profit improvement through data-driven inventory and assortment optimization.
- Improved in-stock rates +200bps and reduced unproductive inventory exposure through large-scale core and seasonal assortment edits.
- Identified and resolved $16M in hidden inventory across the fulfillment center network, driving enterprise-wide process correction.
- Spearheaded automation initiatives including the Demand Forecasting & Replenishment System (DFMS), achieving 100% supplier adoption and $3M in cost savings.
Manager, Inventory – Kids Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Owned inventory performance across ~70 suppliers spanning nine buyer categories, representing ~27% of Kids division volume (~$65M).
- Served as interim leader for Kids and Men’s Inventory Management divisions (~$350M annual volume), presenting performance insights and strategic initiatives in weekly leadership forums.
- Drove cross-functional alignment across Planning, Buying, and Supply Chain to optimize assortment strategy, channel management, and site experience, improving profitability and operational efficiency.
- Partnered with Supply Chain leadership to identify and mitigate network bottlenecks, proactively addressing inventory risks and improving logistics transparency.
- Negotiated ~$1M in receipt cancellations with a top supplier and elevated supplier KPI accountability; mentored new hires and supported team development initiatives.
Manager, Sales & Operations Planning
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Forecasted weekly sales and operations across Zappos.com, 6pm.com, Zappos’ vertical channels, brick-and-mortar, and multiple fulfillment centers.
- Developed enterprise demand forecasting and capacity planning models.
- Partnered with Amazon S&OP and FC Operations to optimize network distribution.
- Created executive-level reporting for Merchandising and Supply Chain leadership.
- Established cross-functional summit improving alignment between Merchandising and Supply Chain.
Buyer – Luxury Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Owned multi-channel luxury portfolios spanning 50+ suppliers across three sales channels, representing ~20% of total business unit revenue (~$8M); accountable for sales, margin, and inventory turn performance.
- Directed end-to-end category strategy including assortment planning, OTB management, pricing, markdown, and promotional execution to drive profitable growth.
- Revitalized Jewelry and Watch categories by recruiting 80% of watch suppliers and 40% of jewelry suppliers; tripled top jewelry supplier sales through differentiated channel strategies.
- Led seasonal financial planning and in-season reforecasting while instituting quarterly pricing strategy reviews to improve portfolio margin and mitigate inventory risk.
- Presented performance insights and growth strategies to senior leadership; partnered with Marketing on brand launches and developed junior talent across the Luxury Buying team.
Assistant Buyer – Luxury Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2013 - 12.2014
Merchandising Assistant – Luxury Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
Las Vegas, NV
01.2012 - 12.2013
Merchandising Assistant – Men’s Dress & Casual Shoes Division
Kohl’s
Menomonee Falls, WI
01.2010 - 12.2012
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Certificate - Business Analytics
Harvard Business School Online
Skills
- Omnichannel Allocation & Replenishment
- P&L Ownership & Margin Expansion
- Inventory Optimization & In-Stock Performance
- Cross-Functional Executive Leadership
- Store Tiering & Distribution Strategy
- New Store Openings & Launch Strategy
- Open-to-Buy (OTB) Management
- Team Development & Organizational Leadership
- Vendor Relationship Management
Leadership Expertise
- Omnichannel Allocation & Replenishment
- P&L Ownership & Margin Expansion
- Inventory Optimization & In-Stock Performance
- Cross-Functional Executive Leadership
- Store Tiering & Distribution Strategy
- New Store Openings & Launch Strategy
- Open-to-Buy (OTB) Management
- Team Development & Organizational Leadership
Accomplishments
Allyship Award 2022 : Awarded for continuous commitment and service to the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity team as Community Outreach Manager role
Timeline
Senior Manager, Allocation & Replenishment – Apparel Division
Academy Sports + Outdoors
01.2023 - Current
Manager, Inventory Management – Women’s Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
01.2021 - 12.2022
Manager, Inventory – Kids Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
01.2020 - 12.2021
Manager, Sales & Operations Planning
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
01.2018 - 12.2020
Buyer – Luxury Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
01.2014 - 12.2018
Assistant Buyer – Luxury Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
01.2013 - 12.2014
Merchandising Assistant – Luxury Division
Zappos (Amazon Subsidiary)
01.2012 - 12.2013
Merchandising Assistant – Men’s Dress & Casual Shoes Division
Kohl’s
01.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Certificate - Business Analytics
Harvard Business School Online