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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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PROJECT HISTORY
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Gina Fritz

Manager, Inventory Operations & Replenishment, HD Supply At The Home Depot
Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Inventory manager with over a decade of experience in wholesale and home improvement industries. Skilled in inventory management, communication, team building, purchasing, forecasting, process development, and analytics. Proven track record in business-to-business sales, with a strategic focus on advancing within the supply chain operations field.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Manager, Inventory Operations & Replenishment

HD Supply
Jacksonville, FL
09.2022 - Current
  • Manages HD Supply Plumbing and Gas team of nine direct reports; hired, cross trained, and onboarded new associates.
  • Supports Senior Manager role with business needs.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with customers and suppliers through account development and partnering with cross-functional teams
  • Strengthens inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations managing network wide transfers.
  • Provides solutions to associate questions, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground for business success.
  • Mentored five associates leading into team career growth.
  • Monitors and analyzes business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments. Manages weekly inbound receipt projections and financials on 'Open to Buy'

Senior Inventory Planning Analyst

HD Supply
Jacksonville, FL
07.2018 - 08.2022
  • Analyzed data trends and forecasts to support strategic planning initiatives, achieved company in-stock metrics, and yearly KPIs
  • Reviewed comprehensive dashboards utilizing Excel and Tableau, providing visual insights for stakeholders on project performance metrics
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Conducted regular reviews of operational processes, identifying areas for improvement that resulted in increased efficiency and reduced costs
  • Optimized execution of supply chain by forecasting, procuring orders, monitoring open PO's and balancing inventory levels for over 40 vendor accounts
  • Served as a department point person for trainings and team support and problem solved to build relations across departments on business needs
  • Collaborated and lead multiple cross-functional team projects and trainings; assist leaders during interview process by providing personal exposure into the role(s)
  • Support senior leaders by outlining opportunities and solutions to drive process improvements

Account Executive

C&S Wholesale
Jacksonville, FL
10.2015 - 07.2018
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and provided solutions, resulting in increased customer satisfaction
  • Served as primary account liaison for Center Store, Tobacco, and Supplies
  • Took leadership role in daily meetings with customer and internal departments.
  • Provided face-to-face customer service to senior Directors and Management while supporting the business needs of the customer analysts and C&S Buyer
  • Developed, enforced, and implemented new processes to improve inventory management.
  • Led daily and quarterly project initiatives with customers and C&S
  • Made and executed high-priority, time sensitive decision and Reduced idle inventory according to KPI plan

Associate Account Executive

C&S Wholesale
Jacksonville, FL
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Gained knowledge to uphold current processes while securing daily meetings with the customer and internal departments
  • Provided face-to-face customer service to Management, customer analysts, and C&S Buyers
  • Implemented new processes and trained C&S Buyers
  • Drove in-stock and fill rate metrics to achieve goal
  • Led time sensitive supply chain initiatives with the DC's

Buyer, Grocery

C&S Wholesale
Keene, NH
07.2013 - 03.2015
  • Developed and maintained strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable supply chains and timely delivery of goods.
  • Managed inventory levels using ERP systems to optimize inbound and reduce excess inventory cost
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, aligning purchasing strategies with organizational goals
  • Assisted the team with training and goal attainment initiatives while being an active participant in department volunteering. Led meetings with customers, vendors and C&S

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communications

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
06.2008 - 08.2012

Skills

Team leadership

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Certification

Good Habit Series- LinkedIn Learnings

Accomplishments

    Associate of the Month- 2019

    20+ individual BIG DEAL awards

    Golden Apron Award for DC Consolidation of 2024

PROJECT HISTORY

IPR Lead DC Closure

  • Led the initiative of executing systemic inventory transfers across the network DC's. Partnered with multiple cross-functional teams to close down the facility ahead of deadline.

Voice of the Associate Committee Member-2019

  • Engaged with associates regarding departmental communication. Spokesperson for presenting executive leadership with opportunities from associates to improve morale to create a more collaborative environment.

IPR Jacksonville Homer Fund Captain

  • Assisted a team on monthly company events to raise money for our "Homer Fund' that helped provide associates in need with financial resources during difficult times.

Holds Exception Project Lead

  • Created and presented executive leaders a new process to eliminate duplicate reporting errors which resulted in a $10M decrease in report inaccuracy.

Good Vibe Tribe- Team Lead for 4+ years

  • Promote a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, morale initiatives, open communication, office events, and employee recognition initiatives.

Peer-to-Peer Mentor

  • Mentored 5 peer-associates during my role as a senior analyst which evolved into 2 promotions.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with assigned mentees to monitor progress, address concerns, and encourage professional development

Renovations Plus Lead

  • · Resolved out of stocks to ensure customers have product, improved operations, and provided exceptional service to meet their project deadline

New Hire On-Boarding Lead

  • Created a 6-week brand new onboarding training document for associates to use upon hire. Analysts & Senior Analysts (remote or in office) were able to use one combined resource that emphasized both networks of the business

Timeline

Manager, Inventory Operations & Replenishment

HD Supply
09.2022 - Current

Senior Inventory Planning Analyst

HD Supply
07.2018 - 08.2022

Account Executive

C&S Wholesale
10.2015 - 07.2018

Associate Account Executive

C&S Wholesale
03.2015 - 09.2015

Buyer, Grocery

C&S Wholesale
07.2013 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communications

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
06.2008 - 08.2012

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