Brittany Maurer

• Supervise a team of Senior L&D Specialists, overseeing training programs tailored for Planning Managers and AVPs in Planning & Allocation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in merchandising and planning best practices, including merchant skills, Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, retail planning, and data analysis. Leverage deep understanding of customer behavior to translate insights into actionable, profit-driving strategies.
• Utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills to understand client needs, articulate learning objectives, and create innovative learning solutions that significantly enhance employee performance in merchandising and planning.
• Designed and launched the organization's first learning podcast, delivering strategic insights and best practices.
• Lead the development and refinement of curriculum and training materials, using data-driven insights to adapt to changing business needs.

• Designed and led training programs for merchandising planning associates, specializing in best practices, data analysis, and strategic planning, ensuring associates are well-equipped to optimize business performance.
• Developed innovative learning materials aimed at enhancing critical thinking and practical application of skills.
• Facilitated engaging workshops and training sessions to 600+ associates utilizing advanced instructional techniques and technologies to maximize participant engagement and knowledge retention.
• Conducted needs assessments and analyzed training effectiveness through survey data and performance metrics, continuously refining programs to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Leveraged strong written and verbal communication skills, provided ongoing support and coaching to associates.

• Managed a seasonal apparel business of $225M yearly sales revenue.
• Created quarterly and monthly forecasts for sales and inventory plans by total chain and by zone.
• Oversaw and communicated monthly Open-to-Buy and receipt flow.
• Analyzed and recapped business by classification, vendor, and zone to identify actionable recommendations.
• Collaborated with the Merchant team on quarterly strategies to identify initiatives and business opportunities.
• Led a team of Allocation Analysts to oversee shipping strategies designed to achieve plans and drive profitable sales.

Analyzed selling data to create effective weekly shipping strategies.

• Expertly allocated $5M-$10M of goods weekly to stores.
• Performed in-depth analysis of sales, inventory, and sales to stock ratio by vendor, category, and store performance to create a strategic shipping strategy.
• Managed supply chain inbound to ensure proper flow of goods to stores while maintaining efficiencies at distribution centers and balancing seasonal strategies by store base.