Karen Padilla

Manage, analyze, and order for over 10 Manufacture Lines on a weekly/bi-weekly basis by monitoring inventory level, and basic average movement with acute attention to the timing of special ads, and promotions.

Efficient replenishment by optimizing container space by utilizing weight, cube, tier, and pallet configuration to build container load orders based on manufacturer's guidelines.

Responsible for tracking orders from manufacture to warehouse and verifying orders to ensure inventory levels are maintained at established guidelines.

Partner with other stakeholders of the company on maintaining sufficient inbound flow of inventory for 97% fulfillment while maintaining a low volume of slow movers.

Monitor and ensure new and discontinued items are communicated on a timely basis to avoid unnecessary dead stock.

Responsible for adhering to each manufacturer's unique logistic and ordering parameters to maintain the best price bracket.

• Purchased and allocated 20% of the total company's reorders for basic stock products.
• Monitored and maintained the company's planned weeks of supply for 3 departments and 10 locations.
• Identified sales fluctuation and developed an action plan with team.
• Established and maintained model stock levels for each location to help maximize sales and minimize backstock.
• Optimized inventory allocation by analyzing sales trends and customer demands.
• Improved sell-through rates with strategic merchandise distribution across store locations.
• Addressed stock imbalances through timely inter-store transfers, ensuring merchandise availability for customers.
• Analyzed reports on purchased items to determine which merchandise was popular and which items were not moving sales-wise.
• Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.