Erick Vaughn
Easton,PA
Summary
A true business professional with extensive experience in Planning, Marketing, Merchandising, Purchasing and Management. Skilled in identifying trends and opportunities for improvement and having the versatility to analyze data, make informed business decisions, and execute. Equipped with the ability to comprehend new systems and ideologies and a willingness to constantly improve and grow.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Planner & Analyst
Phillips Pet Food & Supplies
2022.05 - 2024.09
- Managed demand forecasting for nearly $1B pet food and supply industry leader, with over 300,000 unique warehouse-item combinations at 12 distribution centers across the country.
- Aided in the reduction of company-wide on-hand inventory by 15% ($80M to $68M) via cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Category, and Finance teams while remaining profitable.
- Improved in-stock percentage by 7 points to a consistent 91% through the implementation of a new item rationalization method which allowed better investment into top sales driving SKUS.
- Streamlined operations by conducting forecast gap analysis, order projections, and customer order trend reviews as well as identifying fill rate concerns.
Global Supply Planner - Finished Goods
Scandinavian Tobacco Group
2017.06 - 2022.05
- Conducted global planning and purchasing functions for 5 major entities under the STG umbrella (STG Canada, STG Lane Pipe, General Cigar Co, General Cigar Specialty, Meier & Dutch Wholesaler)
- Monitored both internal and 3rd-party warehouse and production operations to ensure a minimum 95% in-stock level by successfully managing 1500 unique items, with lead-times ranging from 1 to 18 weeks.
- Simultaneously managed 2 major transitional projects from ramp-up to completion. Including a full Governmental-driven packaging in the Canadian market, as well as a factory shutdown and production move on 50% of skus for the STG Lane.
Business Manager
Cigars International
2014.04 - 2017.06
- Established CigarBid.com and CIGAR.com as leaders in the premium cigar industry through the use of print catalogs, email promotions, graphic design, copywriting, and customer service.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership via hands-on coaching, training and effective communication.
- Communicated with vendors to establish co-op promotional plans, new product development, and negotiated pricing and shipping terms.
Senior ECommerce Product Merchant
Cigars International
2012.01 - 2014.04
- Web maintenance, including preparation of new items for web, image requests, pricing, copywriting, and creation of promotional activity for targeted, full-blast, and flash-style emails.
Store Manager/Management
Sports Authority
2004.12 - 2012.01
- Performed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
DeSales University
Center Valley, PASkills
- Strategic Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Data Analysis
- Staff Management
- Self Motivation
- Decision-Making
Additional Information
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and PowerBi
- 15+ years of Business Leadership and Management
- 5+ years of relevant Brand and Business Management
- 10+ years of direct customer facing eCommerce experience and Management
- 10+ years of Senior-level Retail Management
- Ability and desire to travel both Domestically and Internationally
- Dedicated In-Home Office for remote/hybrid work capabilities
Timeline
Strategic Planner & Analyst
Phillips Pet Food & Supplies
2022.05 - 2024.09
Global Supply Planner - Finished Goods
Scandinavian Tobacco Group
2017.06 - 2022.05
Business Manager
Cigars International
2014.04 - 2017.06
Senior ECommerce Product Merchant
Cigars International
2012.01 - 2014.04
Store Manager/Management
Sports Authority
2004.12 - 2012.01
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
DeSales University
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