Bennett Wiggins
Minneapols,Minnesota
Summary
Economics graduate from Saint John's University and a Certified Supply Chain Professional through APICS. Work experience in Supply Chain Production Planning, Inventory Management, and Change Management. Current Senior CPFR Analyst at Zuru Edge leading Inventory Supply and Planning on Target and Ulta retail accounts for eight high-growth brands that drive over a half a billion dollars in retail sales annualy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior CPFR Analyst
ZURU EDGE
Minneapolis, MN
11.2024 - Current
- Lead inventory supply and planning initiatives for eight high-growth brands at Target and Ulta retailers
- Partner with retailer business units and production partners to effective manage inventory throughout the supply chain
- Own end-to-end demand and supply planning processes that that align high-growth import and domestic brand supply with customer demand
- Monitor supplier performance KPIs and report weekly on business performance
- Deliver sales and inventory reports weekly to all business stakeholders
- Collaborate with marketing to curate marketing plans that help optimize inventory across the supply chain
Senior Inventory Operations Analyst
Target
Minneapolis, Minnesota
04.2022 - 11.2024
- SME and primary support partner of Target's new inventory systems and reporting to over 100 Core Inventory Management partners
- Worked cross-functionally across Product and Core Inventory Management to learn, train, and activate new users onto new inventory systems
- Managed new inventory system activations for Home, Hardlines, and Essentials and Beauty core businesses
- Created reporting to support the development of inventory strategies that optimize inventory across Target's Network
- Developed inventory segmentation strategies that optimized inventory placement for high priority items and stores
Inventory Analyst
Target
Minneapolisq, MN
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Strategically planned inventory forecast, purchasing, and replenishment for a $370M (annual revenue) Target business
- Piloted IPC Modern Inventory purchasing systems and processes for the Home Pyramid
- Reported weekly on instock performance, forecast variance, unproductive inventory and sales for over 600 SKUs
- Partnered with Vendors, Merchandising, Planning, and Sourcing to ensure optimal and effective business operations and performance
- Recognized with the VOP Award of Excellence by Target's Sr Director of Inventory Management
Sales Analyst
3M
Maplewood, MN
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed chargeback resubmissions for 20 accounts within the HCBG policy
- Used vlookups, pivot tables, and macros to organize and process POS data
- Analyzed and resolved errors in SAP and Excel to validate and release chargeback claims for payment
- Ensured credit adjustments are issued on time and accurately based on requirements
- Communicated with distributors to resolve disputed claims
Supply Chain Intern
ReSound
Minneapolis, Minnesota
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Created a process that improved forecast accuracy and efficiency for vendor managed inventory items
- Created forecasts for 96 vendor managed inventory items each month
- Created in-transit reports and backorder reports in excel for 70 recipients by tracking company shipments and inventory
- Reclassified up to 100 phantom/duplicate orders monthly in company ERP system by conducting stock transfers
- Created up to 5 general ledger purchase orders in company ERP system for up to 40 products daily
Education
Certified Supply Chain Professional -
APICS CSCP
02-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Saint John's University
Collegeville, MN05-2019
Skills
- Demand planning
- Inventory management
- Supply chain optimization
- Data analysis
- KPI monitoring and reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Change management
Timeline
Senior CPFR Analyst
ZURU EDGE
11.2024 - Current
Senior Inventory Operations Analyst
Target
04.2022 - 11.2024
Inventory Analyst
Target
01.2020 - 04.2022
Sales Analyst
3M
08.2019 - 12.2019
Supply Chain Intern
ReSound
05.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Supply Chain Professional -
APICS CSCP
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Saint John's University
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