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Fred Fillah

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Determined assortment planner bringing 7 years of merchandising experience, production management, billing/collecting and negotiating vendor terms. Level-headed, problem solver who is proficient in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Adept at improving assortment optimization, operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Team minded individual who possesses the ability to motivate fellow associates, and is enthusiastic about furthering their career as an associate merchant.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assortment Planner

Family Dollar
Chesapeake, Virginia
08.2021 - Current
  • Conduct sku analysis using historical performance (ie. Fashion Calculator) to assist Merchant team with assortment decisions.
  • Build sku level plans that project inventory/receipts required to reach sales and margin goals.
  • Exhibit strong communication within merchant and planning teams to align assortment plan with determined category strategies.
  • Performs drop recommendation analysis prior to reset/revisions to call-out poor performing items to merchant team.
  • Evaluate cluster strategy options to maximize sales and profit, while also maintaining productivity.
  • Assisted in development of Seasonal Assortment Planning tool used in Cat 360 which is tailored to meet merchants requirements for their category.
  • Active member of Wedge Committee, contributing a diversified perspective to create a more efficient planning tool.

Operations Manager

Fans Only LLC
Lakewood Ranch, FL
08.2015 - 08.2021
  • Managed large national chains with many locations such as Wal-mart, Kroger, Alberstons, Bi-Lo, etc.
  • Handled all ordering, paperwork, and logistics for $800,000+ in sales annually.
  • Negotiated contracts and terms with both customers and vendors.
  • Coordinated all raw materials for time-sensitive customer orders.
  • Collected $1,200,000 in past dues.
  • Processed and entered all customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for all accounts.
  • Generated all documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
  • Reported customer feedback to management, including any signs of customer dissatisfaction.
  • Invoiced all customers properly, matched customer payments to them once received to ensure accurate payment.
  • Received and reviewed all invoices from customers to provide accurate and timely payment.

Education

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

High School Diploma -

Broadneck High School
Annapolis, MD
06.2014

Skills

  • Trend Monitoring
  • Consumer Buying Trends
  • Price Structuring
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Materials Planning and Logistics
  • Sales Tracking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Supplier and Vendor Point of Contact
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Thrives in Fast Pace and High Demand Markets
  • Product Logistics
  • Purchasing Leadership
  • Advertising Campaign Development
  • Vendor Terms Determination
  • Persuasive Negotiations

Timeline

Assortment Planner

Family Dollar
08.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Fans Only LLC
08.2015 - 08.2021

Old Dominion University

High School Diploma -

Broadneck High School

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