Brittany McGovern
Wanaque,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in logistics, supply chain, and product management, seeking a challenging position in operations. With twelve years of industry experience, brings a proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing logistics processes to drive operational efficiency and cost savings. Expertise includes overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of products. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization in the logistics/operations sector.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Inventory Control
Party City
10.2020 - Current
- Managed, educated, and guided 12 individuals to support 700 stores and 1 distribution center to maintain daily inventory accuracy
- Analyze and lead reconciliation of about 8000 invoices monthly based on physical receipts at stores and purchase orders
- Partner with Data Management , merchant team and store operations to correct SKU and UPC inaccuracies as well as update store perpetual inventory to reflect the changes.
- Supported inventory planning and merchants regarding purchase order fill rates and vendor compliance.
- Aligned with logistics and supply chain analytics on freight deliveries to stores to ensure perpetual inventories are updated accordingly.
Inventory Control Project Lead
Party City
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Optimized and streamlined the annual physical inventory process for over 850 stores
- Partnered with stores operations and IT to simplify the movement of inventory between stores through updated documentation and technology
- Assisted in developing a tool which tracks over 500K inbound cartons weekly to stores.
- Improved overall team performance by standardizing and documenting all processes and core concepts.
Allocator
Aeropostale
12.2018 - Current
- Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by division, class, style, color and size
- Maintain the financial success of one divisions/departments by meeting sales, growth margins, and inventory productivity goals
- Execute sizing and Pack strategies to optimize size selling and operational efficiencies at the stores and distribution center.
Operations manager
Nordstrom
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Controlled daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long term strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives
- Draft budgets, monitored store costs and reduced expenses when possible
- Lead, train and execute best practices around the use of systems and tools to manage inventory, gain efficiencies and drive sales.
Interim Regional Logistics
Nordstrom
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported 12 full line stores and 30 off price store logistics operation during 4th quarter (holiday season)
- Developed key partnerships with store managers, corporate teams and other regional leaders to support overall store day to day procedures
- Partnered with distribution center on store support and trucking issues.
Logistics Manager
Nordstrom
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Manage over 200,000 skus in inventory and 30-70 employees in a 275,000 square foot store front
- Research and analyze daily inventory reports to increase sales, create open to buy and increase gross profit margins
- Draft budgets, monitor store costs and reduce expenses when possible
- Collaborate with corporate buying teams and distribution centers to ensure product accuracy
- Develop an e commerce fulfillment team ranking top 5 in units fulfilled in the company.
Assistant Logistics Manager
Nordstrom
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Schedule 30+ individuals to budget and productivity
- Aided store leaders in ensuring departments maintain precise inventory management to increase profit and decrease loss
- Enforced on time shipment of over 2000 packages daily to create exceptional customer experiences
- Implemented and enforced all policies and procedures for the entire logistics departments.
Assistant Merchandise Integrity Manager
Nordstrom
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Analyze inventory levels to support store and online sales
- Research inventory discrepancies to keep loss under 1% of store sales
- Assist with financial aspects and budgets to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement within the store
- Liaison between store team and buying teams on inventory desires to drive revenue.
Assistant Sales Information Manager
Nordstrom
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Launched new technology initiatives in the company to drive sales and enhance the customer experience
- Trained new employees on store culture
- Coached sales team to build effective relationships with customers.
Department Manager
Nordstrom
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Achieve department volume goals and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan
- Develop salespeople to build a bench of future leaders
- Coach selling techniques on a daily basis
- Collaborate with regional managers, store managers and corporate team to have accurate product demanded by the consumer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Finance
William Paterson University
Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Process implementation and documentation
- Budgeting and finance
- Analytical
- Inventory optimization
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Awarded Corporate Logistics Cup for best overall performance on the entire company in 2016
- Onboard an offshore team of 10 individuals
- Developed and documented 37 SOPs centered around systemic and physical inventory accuracy
Timeline
Manager of Inventory Control
Party City
10.2020 - Current
Inventory Control Project Lead
Party City
11.2019 - 10.2020
Allocator
Aeropostale
12.2018 - Current
Operations manager
Nordstrom
01.2017 - 11.2018
Interim Regional Logistics
Nordstrom
11.2016 - 01.2017
Logistics Manager
Nordstrom
08.2013 - 01.2017
Assistant Logistics Manager
Nordstrom
03.2013 - 07.2013
Assistant Merchandise Integrity Manager
Nordstrom
02.2012 - 02.2013
Assistant Sales Information Manager
Nordstrom
03.2011 - 01.2012
Department Manager
Nordstrom
09.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Finance
William Paterson University
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