Jennifer Kiser
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with 15+ years of experience in Inventory Planning & Allocation.
Successful at managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, as well as work independently. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Inventory Planner
Rue21
Warrendale, PA
08.2017 - Current
- Responsible for creating & maintaining store level sales & inventory plans utilizing current & historical trend to meet company goals.
- Responsible for allocating product based on buyer's assortment vision as well as stores individual needs.
- Responsible for setting and meeting new store opening levels.
- Analyze size selling and recommend updates to pre-pack for optimal sales potential.
- Provide monthly recommendation for order qty by size in core replenishment businesses that average $14.7M year in sales.
- Identify store outliers and recommend corrective action to provide stores with the optimum sales & inventory plans
- Create or further develop allocation strategies utilizing MID software to achieve departmental or company strategies.
- Replenish core product weekly with attention to color & size level detail at store level.
Inventory Planner
Rue21
Warrendale, PA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Utilized MID software to develop store level sales and inventory plans for specific product categories.
- Managed assortment and inventory levels by store.
- Work cross functionally with merchandise planner & buying team to hindsight key sales periods to provide corrective actions for upcoming seasons.
Allocation Analyst
Rue 21
Warrendale, PA
01.2010 - 05.2017
- Utilized MID allocation software to maintain sufficient inventory levels to meet business and customer needs in $5.9M accessory business.
- Analyzed selling and recommend reorder quantity.
- Create assortment plans to ensure choice counts and product depth support store needs and merchandising vision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Proficient in utilizing MID Allocation & Planning Software
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical skills with ability to draw conclusions and recommend further actions
- Own position responsibilities with attention to detail and deadline
- Excellent prioritization, problem solving, and organizational skills
Timeline
Sr. Inventory Planner
Rue21
08.2017 - Current
Inventory Planner
Rue21
05.2017 - 08.2017
Allocation Analyst
Rue 21
01.2010 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh