Jennifer Ramnarine
Valrico,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at HSN, managing over $300M in sales across beauty and home divisions. Expert in financial and strategic business planning, I've driven brand growth and operational efficiency through innovative inventory management and strategic partnerships. Adept at mentoring emerging leaders, my approach has consistently enhanced team performance and profitability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Merchandise Planning - Beauty
HSN
St. Petersburg, USA
04.2018 - Current
- Spearhead management and maintenance of a $300M+ annual sales plan for the Beauty Division.
- Monitored historical sales performance and stock levels to strategize inventory planning.
- Developed comprehensive strategies by partnering with diverse team members across functions.
- Devised pricing strategies to align with company objectives, enhancing revenue and profitability.
- Achieved and exceeded workflow targets through self-sufficiency.
- Optimized inventory planning by evaluating trend data to drive brand growth.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
Merchandise Planner - Home
HSN
St. Petersburg, USA
07.2014 - 04.2018
- Oversaw $70M annual sales strategy for Home Division division.
- Developed strategic pre-season plans for sales, markdowns, margins and inventories in collaboration with Merchants through Arthur and SPI.
- Assessed and confirmed merchandise pricing policies to meet profitability targets.
- Evaluated stock trends to determine upcoming procurement needs.
- Analyzed weekly, monthly and seasonal sales trends to adjust product assortment, pricing strategies and promotional activities.
Associate Merchandise Planner - Beauty
HSN
St. Petersburg, USA
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed a $38M budget for assigned beauty categories, including seasonal planning, monthly sales forecasting by hour for all channels of the business, and inventory management.
- Negotiated pricing, stock swaps, returns, and cost concessions with vendors to secure optimal pricing, maximize sales, maintain margin, and keep inventory low.
- Scripted shows for assigned categories reacted to business live time to ensure company goals were met.
- Enhanced enthusiasm of new employees through strategic mentorship.
- Recorded data in merchandising systems to maintain accuracy in stock levels.
Show Planner - Beauty, Fashion & Accessories
HSN
St. Petersburg, USA
01.2006 - 03.2013
- Supported management of a business with $102M in sales, specifically handling $14M worth of categories.
- Implemented advanced buying strategies through SPI tool to curate comprehensive brand selections.
- Coordinated bi-yearly assortment, financial plans, and presented for Summer and Holiday Host Pick for various show hosts.
- Managed aged inventory levels by strategically using promotional pricing, flex pay options, negotiating vendor-funded reduced or free shipping and handling, and negotiating returns.
Assistant Buyer - Fashion, Footwear & Accessories
HSN
St. Petersburg, USA
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Coordinate and attend vendor meetings, decide on future product assortment, and development for today's specials.
- Negotiated item pricing, quantity, cost concessions, and vendor returns.
- Assisted the Planning team with PCR, future business strategy, and show assortment.
- Organized skill enhancement sessions for call center staff and show hosts.
- Developed and expanded vendor network through strategic outreach.
Skills
- Financial Planning Expertise
- Strategic Business Planning
- Assortment Planning
- Inventory Management
- Proven Leadership in Team Settings
- Mentorship for Emerging Leaders
- Strategic Promotional Planning
- Replenishment Planning
- Relationship building
Small Business Mentorship
Stowe Mercantile, Stowe, VT, 09/01/20, 09/30/20,
- Took part in the Small Business Mentorship for several weeks working with a small family-owned business in Vermont.
- Created promotion calendars, forecasting tools and inventory management tools.
- Improved digital and social platforms, and created efficiency to drive the business forward.
- The mentorship resulted in a significant improvement in sales, reporting October digital sales closed 130% above September and November digital sales surpassed October by 72%.
Diversity Equity Inclusion
Women's Initiative Network (WIN) TMRG - Site Lead, 06/21-12/23
- Conceptualized, Researched and Facilitated a Live Teams Health & Wellness interactive workshop with Certified Health & Life Coach, Laura Winer-Keiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Women's Initiative Network (WIN) TMRG - Co Chair, 01/21-06/21
- Launched the HSN Chapter of WIN.
- Prepared and presented a Live WebEx HSN Vendor Panel conversation covering the topic of women owned business.
- Hosted 3 Live WebEx conversations with our organizations top female leaders for International Women's Day.
- Conceptualized and Hosted Live WebEx Seminar with Dr Tangela Searls the director of Women's Studies at USF for a discussion on Gender Bias and its implications in April for Diversity Month.
Timeline
Manager Merchandise Planning - Beauty
HSN
04.2018 - Current
Merchandise Planner - Home
HSN
07.2014 - 04.2018
Associate Merchandise Planner - Beauty
HSN
03.2013 - 07.2014
Show Planner - Beauty, Fashion & Accessories
HSN
01.2006 - 03.2013
Assistant Buyer - Fashion, Footwear & Accessories
HSN
01.2002 - 01.2006