Jacob Fernandez-McLean
Tampa
Summary
Results-driven Associate Merchandise Planner at IRONMAN with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in demand forecasting. Key experience with athlete, vendor, and customer satisfaction. Enhanced sales performance through strategic collaboration and data-driven insights, optimizing merchandise assortments to elevate athlete satisfaction. Adept at teamwork and effective communication, contributing to overall profitability and strategic decision-making.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Merchandise Planner
IRONMAN
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented best practices in merchandise planning, contributing to overall company success and profitability goals achievement.
- Attended numerous IRONMAN events to learn about the athlete experience and grow within the company.
- Conducted thorough competitive analyses to inform strategic decision-making related to pricing, promotion, and product lifecycle management.
- Increased sales performance through strategic forecasting and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborated with numerous vendors by communicating purchase orders, order tracking, and invoicing.
- Provided data-driven insights for assortment optimization, leading to better customer satisfaction rates and higher sales conversion.
- Optimized merchandise assortment by analyzing sales trends and inventory levels.
Consumer Products Intern
United Soccer League
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Attended United Soccer League events in the Tampa area to learn about the organization and help the events teams out.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Assisted in improving consumer products practices by analyzing sales, revenue, and overall product performance.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to inform strategic planning.
Education
Sports Management
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Sports Managment
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2021
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Demand forecasting
- Time management abilities
- Consumer behavior
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Ordering and purchasing
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Associate Merchandise Planner
IRONMAN
06.2022 - Current
Consumer Products Intern
United Soccer League
01.2022 - 05.2022
Sports Management
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Managment
Florida State University
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