ANALIISA TERHAAR
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Dynamic management professional with proven expertise in strategic planning and operational excellence, offering extensive experience in team leadership and process optimization. Skilled in enhancing processes and leveraging data analysis to align inventory strategies with evolving market dynamics. Known for developing innovative tools that significantly boost forecast accuracy and improve inventory flow while fostering collaborative environments that drive results. Adept at adapting to changing requirements to ensure consistent performance and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager, Supply & Demand Planning
Pampered Chef
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed Safety Stock analysis tool that calculated appropriate safety stock quantities by item resulting in a recommended $2M reduction in inventory
- Created a comprehensive forecast accuracy and bias tracker and dashboard that allowed planners to identify item exceptions and provided senior management with a high level overview of the state of the business
- Lead interdepartmental initiatives to streamline supply and demand planning workflows
- Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives
- Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and skill development
Senior Planning Manager
Claire’s
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented Claire’s first Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) tool to streamline inventory, reducing excess stock and improving flow.
- Managed the implementation and rollout of JDA / Blue Yonder to the planning team.
- Drove ear-piercing business expansion across North America and Europe, increasing market share.
- Crafted merchandise plans to boost margins and align with demand changes.
- Directed sales strategies to optimize inventory and enhance departmental revenue.
- Mentored planners to develop skills and identify career growth opportunities.
Demand Planning Manager
Wilton Brands
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led team of 9 in demand planning, improving forecast accuracy and efficiency.
- Key participant in the rollout of the Sales, Operations and Planning (S&OP) process, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.
- Created inventory tracking tool, optimizing product availability and reducing excess.
- Collaborated with marketing and sales for successful new product launches.
- Developed seasonal planning model, reducing forecast errors and aligning seasonal purchases.
- Led demand planning team to create and maintain monthly adjusted plans across product lines, setting and tracking KPIs for forecast accuracy and value add.
SR Demand Planner
Wilton Brands
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Led demand planning for major retailers, including Walmart, Target and Kroger, utilizing data-driven forecasting models to optimize inventory and maximize customer service levels.
- Collaborated with sales teams to align on strategies, enhancing seasonal program efficiency.
- Analyzed forecast errors, adjusting plans to improve accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Led meetings with customers’ replenishment teams to address inventory challenges and sales projections.
- Fostered partnerships with customer replenishment teams, conducting bi-weekly meetings to address inventory challenges and sales projections.
- Analyzed root causes of forecast errors, fine-tuning projections to enhance accuracy and improve overall demand planning process.
Demand Planning Analyst
US Foods
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed demand planning for 6,500 SKUs, achieving 82.49% forecast accuracy in 2017.
- Improved forecast accuracy from 77.49% to 79.19% in 2018, adapting to market challenges.
- Led bi-weekly strategy calls for promotions, enhancing team collaboration.
- Utilized JDA / Blue Yonder for refining forecasts, optimizing seasonal demand predictions.
- Collaborated on safety stock strategies, ensuring supply chain efficiency.
Demand Planning Analyst
Maurice Sporting Goods
06.2012 - 05.2017
- Led demand planning for major retailers, managing forecasts for 17,000 SKUs worth $30M.
- Collaborated with teams to align forecasts with corporate budgets, enhancing accuracy.
- Built strong retailer relationships, improving demand planning and promotional strategies.
- Addressed inventory shortages with supply chain teams, ensuring optimal stock levels.
- Implemented new forecasting system, enhancing efficiency in demand planning processes.
Associate Category Manager
Maurice Sporting Goods
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed fitness and water sports categories, enhancing product line growth.
- Led rebranding of water sports items, reducing overstock costs.
- Collaborated with sales teams to optimize product placement across major accounts.
- Developed seasonal promotions with marketing, boosting sales beyond core programs.
- Managed Fitness, Marine, and Water Sports categories, developing 5-year plans and product roadmaps. Utilized product lifecycle management to grow high-potential lines.
- Led repackaging initiative, saving substantial costs on overstock inventory. Managed wind-down of limited-potential lines, optimizing resource allocation.
- Partnered with sales teams and customers as product expert, driving placement across major accounts. Worked with marketing to implement promotional calendars.
- Monitored key metrics: sales, profit margins, SKU count, fill rate, inventory, POS performance, and product placement across divisions and brands.
- Spearheaded cross-functional projects, driving innovation and fostering team collaboration. Implemented process improvements, resulting in enhanced efficiency and productivity.
Education
Psychology
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CASkills
- Supply and Demand Planning
- Inventory Management
- Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment (CPFR)
- S&OP
- Process Improvement
- Training and Development
- Strategic planning
Training
- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Orange Belt Training
- DEMAND PLANNING BOOT CAMP 2 DAY SEMINAR IBF
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- JDA / Blue Yonder
- Demantra
- NetSuite
- JDE
- SAP
- SAP Business Intelligence
- Business Operations
- Walmart Retail Link
- AS400
Timeline
Associate Manager, Supply & Demand Planning
Pampered Chef
06.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Planning Manager
Claire’s
01.2023 - 06.2024
Demand Planning Manager
Wilton Brands
01.2021 - 01.2023
SR Demand Planner
Wilton Brands
08.2018 - 01.2021
Demand Planning Analyst
US Foods
05.2017 - 08.2018
Associate Category Manager
Maurice Sporting Goods
05.2014 - 05.2015
Demand Planning Analyst
Maurice Sporting Goods
06.2012 - 05.2017
Psychology
University of California Irvine
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