Jennifer Kobus
Shorewood,IL
Summary
Highly engaged demand planner seeking to secure a position that will utilize forecasting and team skill set Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
E-Commerce Sales Analyst, Amazon
Pharmavite LLC.
09.2022 - Current
- Increased sales by developing and implementing effective e-commerce strategies.
- Developed comprehensive sales reports for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and areas of focus.
- Monitored competitor activity, staying informed about emerging trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Participated in cross-functional projects that contributed to overall company success by leveraging e-commerce expertise.
- Increased sales efficiency by streamlining data analysis and reporting processes.
- Improved forecasting accuracy by analyzing historical sales data and identifying patterns for future projections.
- Created innovation recommendations based on deep dive analysis of Amazon trends presented to upper management.
- Developed custom dashboards for management, enabling real-time tracking of critical KPIs without manual intervention required.
Demand Planner
PHARMAVITE LLC
02.2015 - 09.2022
- Primary liaison between Walgreens and Pharmavite's internal supply function, leading the end to end Customer Collaboration process with a focus on service metric improvements and mutually beneficial, efficient supply chain solutions
- Presented monthly forecast updates to senior management, highlighting key changes and risks in the demand outlook.
- Reduced inventory costs by optimizing safety stock levels and effectively managing obsolete items.
- Responsible for both internal and external forecasts for Pharmavite, Walgreens and Rite Aid in excess of $250 Million
- Developed analytics and scorecards for communication to Walgreens and Rite Aid, as well as key cross-functional teams to improve overall supply chain compliance and effectiveness
- Diagnosed and adjusted the forecast by assessing the impact of variances of forecasted items due to promotions, seasonality, and the impact of Covid
- Gummies form demand planner that worked closely with supply planning to understand and adjust needed forecasts.
Planning Manager
ULTA INC
08.2004 - 12.2015
- Responsible for OTB management at brand/class level in partnership with merchandising and inventory team to achieve inventory & turn targets for over $250 Million in sales
- Responsible for managing planners in Pro Retail, PCA (personal care appliances) and Accessories
- Review planner forecast and provide insight/direction to support planner's financial forecast to identify any risks or opportunities
- Assess total business impact of pre-season and in-season brand launches/exits/expansions to sales, selling margin and inventory Planner.
Senior Planner
SPIEGEL CATALOG
05.2000 - 07.2004
- Responsible for preparing an in-depth analysis on catalogs throughout the season
- Make recommendations on markdowns and pricing based on sell through
- Work with multiple departments to ensure catalogs are rolling to financial expectations including margin, retail and sales expectations
- Analyze competitor's catalogs and make pricing and layout recommendations based on findings
- Create seasonal category plans for departments based on history and current trend.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Fashion Merchandising
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
DeKalb, IL05.1992
Skills
- Competitive Analysis
- E-commerce strategy
- Team Collaboration
- Data and Analytics
- Forecasting and planning
- Documentation Management
- Trend Data Analysis
Certification
Certified Professional Forecaster
Timeline
E-Commerce Sales Analyst, Amazon
Pharmavite LLC.
09.2022 - Current
Demand Planner
PHARMAVITE LLC
02.2015 - 09.2022
Planning Manager
ULTA INC
08.2004 - 12.2015
Senior Planner
SPIEGEL CATALOG
05.2000 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Fashion Merchandising
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Certified Professional Forecaster
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