Jane Angermeier
Summary
Experienced and resourceful manager with a proven track record of successfully coordinating and monitoring operations across multiple departments. Adept at solving problems and committed to streamlining operations to reduce costs and enhance organizational efficiency. Highly dedicated with a strong work ethic, consistently ensuring the quality of services and products.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Planning and Analytics
Bluestem Brands Inc.
03.2021 - Current
- Managed inventory planning and sourcing analytics for total company (all brands), collaborating with Finance, Merchandising, Marketing, Customer Service and Logistics
- Designed, developed and rolled out reporting systems and processes tailored to business needs: Markdowns, Backorders, In-Stocks, Category Planning, Buy Reviews, Product Performance by Attributes, Sourcing, and Purchasing
- Developed automated dashboards and reports to track performance, using Power BI, Excel, and SQL to provide real-time business insights.
- Collaborated with senior management to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track business performance using data analytics.
- Continually worked with IT to add/refine data metrics in data warehouse, as additional data needs arose. Was key contributor to vetting data that was being modified.
- Proven ability to manage complex tasks with meticulous attention to detail and organization.
- Promoted from Manager to Senior Manager Sept 2024
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Medtronic
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Project Manager for network sourcing changes
- Team member of project to add additional warehouses
- Created and modified Power BI dashboards for dynamic visibility to supply chain needs.
- Ad-hoc analysis for improvements relating to lead time, freight cost savings (node skipping), air to ocean conversions
- Created model to project DC volumes to support 3rd party logistics staffing requirements
- Created User-Defined table for Network 'Rules reducing errors by 98%
Manager Inventory Systems and Analysis
Coldwater Creek
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Created Open-to-Buy (OTB) tool used by all control buyers for more accurate decisions
- Defined, created and maintained company reporting – weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc requests for Inventory, Merchandising, Marketing, and Finance
- Established ODBC connection to back-end database for more advanced, accurate, and streamlined reporting capabilities through Access and Excel
- Part of company-wide systems implementations for start-up company, including 3rd party applications
- Identified, designed and created solutions for company reporting: including demand and sales, catalog circulation, returns, backorders, and inventory
Category Management Analyst
MillerCoors
02.2013 - 05.2014
- Responsible for monthly GM and category performance of all alcoholic beverage sales in CVS
- Space and assortment planning using JDA and Nielsen for 400+ locations
- Sales analysis by category, segment, share, and new to market products
Inventory Planning and Analysis Manager
Specialty Commerce Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2013
- Created forecasting system utilizing Oracle Business Intelligence. Reduced inventory by 25% and air costs by 85%
- Collaborate with other departments throughout the semi-annual budget process
- Ad-hoc analysis on pricing, promotions, demand, and customer performance using Hyperion and MS Office applications
Direct Marketing Business Consultant
Aperio, Inc
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Contracted by KPMG to work with Fortune 500 clients
- Worked with Doubleday Direct to document processes and data flow
- Mapped legacy systems to new tables in data warehouse
Inventory Manager of Print Buying
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Managed print buying for books and covers for medical publications
- Negotiated discounts based on print volume
- On-site visits to printers to ensure quality
Planning and Analysis Manager
Columbia House
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Forecast for all campaigns for video and CD-ROM clubs, membership of 6.5M
- Implemented Access databases for purchase orders, inventory tracking, marketing plans, sales/gm analysis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance: Operations Management
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MASkills
Microsoft Office, Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Forecasting (F21, Direct Tech, Softvision), PLM, Business Objects/Hyperion, Nielson, JDA Space Planning
Timeline
Senior Manager of Planning and Analytics
Bluestem Brands Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Medtronic
04.2018 - 03.2021
Manager Inventory Systems and Analysis
Coldwater Creek
05.2015 - 04.2018
Category Management Analyst
MillerCoors
02.2013 - 05.2014
Inventory Planning and Analysis Manager
Specialty Commerce Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2013
Direct Marketing Business Consultant
Aperio, Inc
01.1998 - 01.1999
Inventory Manager of Print Buying
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
01.1997 - 01.1998
Planning and Analysis Manager
Columbia House
01.1992 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Finance: Operations Management
University of Massachusetts
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