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Heather Aemmer

Grand Haven,MI

Summary

Hardworking and dependable professional with experience in both program management and inventory planning. Skilled at keeping projects on track, working with different teams, and making sure the right products are available at the right time. Strong at spotting problems, solving them quickly, and staying organized in fast-moving work environments. Easy to work with and focused on getting things done the right way.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Dorel Juvenile Group Inc.
12.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated project timelines and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
  • Assisted in developing program documentation and reporting processes.
  • Contributed to risk assessment efforts, identifying potential challenges early on.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.

Sales Support Analyst

Dorel Industries
05.2005 - 12.2024
  • Developed seasonal, monthly, and weekly sales, inventory, and margin forecasts aligned with both company objectives and retailer targets.
  • Analyzed retailer POS data to identify sales trends, opportunities, and risks. Developed actionable strategies that improved forecast accuracy and drove business performance.
  • Partnered with sales and marketing teams to plan and allocate budgets for promotional campaigns, ensuring alignment with sales goals and brand positioning.
  • Collaborated with the allocation team to manage inventory flow to retail partners, driving on-time delivery and maintaining optimal in-stock levels.
  • Produced and distributed regular sales performance reports and recaps for executive leadership and sales teams, highlighting progress against key forecasts and KPIs.
  • Communicated product strategies, promotional plans, and new product launches to retail partners to ensure alignment and execution at the store level.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with buyers and merchandiser to support collaborative planning and maximize sales performance.

Merchandise Planner

Kmart Corporation
05.2002 - 05.2005
  • Create and manage OTB budgets to control inventory levels and maximize profitability.
  • Track purchase orders and ensure buys stay within financial plans.
  • Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to plan product assortments that meet financial targets and customer needs.
  • Recommend SKU rationalization and depth by channel, region, or store tier.
  • Work with allocation teams to ensure optimal inventory flow to stores or fulfillment centers.

Forecasting Analyst

Kmart Corporation
01.1998 - 05.2002
  • Monitored and analyzed inventory levels across retail and distribution channels to maintain optimal stock and avoid out-of-stocks or overages.
  • Managed weekly replenishment orders using automated planning systems ensuring timely and accurate product flow.
  • Analyzed sales trends and POS data to forecast demand shifts and adjust replenishment strategies accordingly.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including planning, merchandising, and supply chain to align inventory flow with promotions, product launches, and seasonal shifts.
  • Maintained high in-stock rates while reducing excess inventory through proactive replenishment planning and SKU-level analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
12-1997

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic planning
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Data analysis
  • Collaborative

Timeline

Program Manager

Dorel Juvenile Group Inc.
12.2024 - Current

Sales Support Analyst

Dorel Industries
05.2005 - 12.2024

Merchandise Planner

Kmart Corporation
05.2002 - 05.2005

Forecasting Analyst

Kmart Corporation
01.1998 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management

Central Michigan University
Heather Aemmer