CRYSTAL SHEPHERD
Summary
Entrepreneurial professional with progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Proven success managing cross-functional teams and motivating others. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Allocation Analyst / Replenishment Manager
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
08.2015 - Current
- Advanced from Sr Allocation Analyst to Allocation Manager and Replenishment Manager
- Enhanced team performance through strategic improvements in reporting processes
- Enhanced sales and inventory in key markets 3-5% annually
- Enhanced forecasting precision by 4-8% for major programs in Consumables Division
- Achieved approximately 10-15% reduction in carrying inventory costs, saving ~$5M.
- Optimized investment strategies for better stock management.
- Developed in-season forecasting and deployment methodologies
- Mitigated markdowns effectively through strategic collaboration
- Supported professional growth and personal advancement of associates, demonstrating commitment to organizational success
Inventory Deployment / Demand Forecaster
Bath and Body Works-Limited Brands
01.2012 - 07.2015
- JDA Manugistics SuperUser for BBW Inventory Deployment
Sr Allocation Analyst
JCPenney's
06.2006 - 01.2012
- Also serve as Co-Founder/Chair JCP Military (‘HEROES') BRG
Education
B.S. Business Management - Entrepreneurial Management/Human Resources and Communications
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Relationship Development Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Improvement
- People and Culture
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Relationship Development Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Improvement
- People and Culture
Accomplishments
- Community Involvement: Active Pickerington Parks and Recreation Board Member Acting Secretary of the Board, +2 years ('22-24) Board of Director for Sanctuary Night, Big Lots/WIN BRG Volunteer Committee, +1 year ('23)
- Big Lots EXCLAIM Award Recipient: Dec 2017
- BBW MP&A Leadership Award: June 2014
- BBW MP&A Star of the Month: Oct 2013
- JCP Planning& Allocation Associate of the Quarter(s): 2008, 2009, 2010
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr Allocation Analyst / Replenishment Manager
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
08.2015 - Current
Inventory Deployment / Demand Forecaster
Bath and Body Works-Limited Brands
01.2012 - 07.2015
Sr Allocation Analyst
JCPenney's
06.2006 - 01.2012
B.S. Business Management - Entrepreneurial Management/Human Resources and Communications
Fort Worth, TX