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Creative Director and Video Editor for CastableNYC
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ANDRE LEVERETT

Cliffside Park

Summary

Detail-oriented Retail Merchandiser well-versed in reviewing sales trends, forecasting data, and evaluating forecast results. Strategic and logical professional skillful in supporting risk assessment and mitigation processes and committed to closely collaborating with team members to identify shortages, overstocks, and other inventory issues. Well-versed in using exemplary research and analytical skills to determine trends, maximize sell-through, and increase profit margins.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Demand Planner

Clarins USA
07.2021 - Current
  • Proposed and implemented solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
  • Utilized historical data, statistical software and marketing intelligence to develop and maintain forecast for [Product or Service] lines.
  • Improved demand forecast for multiple distribution channels based on previous sales and consumption.
  • Provided ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting.
  • Participated in sales and operations meetings to assess performance and forecast and formulate necessary corrective actions.
  • Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
  • Forecasted marketing trends based on previous data to adjust campaigns and maximize sales.
  • Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.
  • Studied movement of goods to identify gaps inefficiency and other areas needing improvement.
  • Analyzed weekly and monthly patterns to forecast business needs, reducing inventory costs [Number]%.
  • Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
  • Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
  • Lead

Senior Demand Planner

Frederick Wildman And Sons
05.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models.
  • Improved demand forecast for multiple distribution channels based on previous sales and consumption.
  • Utilized historical data, statistical software and marketing intelligence to develop and maintain forecast for [Product or Service] lines.
  • Ran weekly fill rate reports to highlight potential issues and corresponding solutions.
  • Proposed and implemented solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
  • Provided ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
  • Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.

Supply Chain Specialist

Clarins USA
03.2021 - Current
  • Gathered and analyzed supplier, inventory, and distribution data to assess areas in need of improvement.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
  • Implemented crisis control initiatives to reduce lost time during unanticipated events.
  • Input data in AS400 to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
  • Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with the latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Verified transportation and handling procedures met regulatory requirements.
  • Process purchase orders, invoices, and receipts for multiple brands and companies
  • Communicate and follow up with multinational corporate divisions

Merchandise Analyst

Modell's Sporting Goods
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Successfully distributed and maintained licensed inventory levels while identifying risks and establishing opportunities to drive growth and increase profit through effective inventory management and allocation across 149 stores with sales of over $40 million annually.
  • Utilized MS Excel, and both JDA and Logility Supply Chain Management programs to retrieve, compile and analyze historical sales and inventory data.
  • Effectively developed and maintained warehouse and store location stock models and seasonal inventory levels while allocating replenishment product based on capacity, margins, customer buying trends and open-to-buy budget; maximizing inventory sell-through and profits.
  • Developed accurate visual metrics and analytics while providing valuable feedback to answer ad hoc information requests and support informed decision-making for senior leadership.

Merchandise Coordinator

Modell's Sporting Goods
03.2018 - 07.2019
  • Accurately input purchase orders, POS pricing events and changes, and product information into JDA Merchandise Management System.
  • Successfully performed all administrative tasks for the Sporting Goods team.
  • Effectively communicated with vendors and suppliers as well as Modell warehouse and store operations teams concerning product delivery, processing, and issues.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - International Business, International Business and Marketing

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ

Social Psychology

Wesleyan University Via Coursera

Supply Chain Management

Rutgers University Of New Jersey Via Coursera

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Performance Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Analytical Skills
  • Decision-making
  • Inventory management
  • Leadership
  • Merchandising
  • MS Excel
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Vendor relations
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong Problem-Solving Skills

Creative Director and Video Editor for CastableNYC

Creative Director and Video Editor for CastableNYC

Timeline

Demand Planner

Clarins USA
07.2021 - Current

Senior Demand Planner

Frederick Wildman And Sons
05.2021 - Current

Supply Chain Specialist

Clarins USA
03.2021 - Current

Merchandise Analyst

Modell's Sporting Goods
07.2019 - 08.2020

Merchandise Coordinator

Modell's Sporting Goods
03.2018 - 07.2019

Some College (No Degree) - International Business, International Business and Marketing

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Social Psychology

Wesleyan University Via Coursera

Supply Chain Management

Rutgers University Of New Jersey Via Coursera

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