MATT WOZNIAK
Edmonds,WA
Summary
Highly analytical Supply Chain Manager with experience delivering results through adoption of cost saving supply chain programs as well as collaborative strategic planning and forecasting of both highly seasonal and basic product categories. Known for working effectively with cross-functional partner teams internally as well as with external vendors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Amazon.com
03.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with strategic vendors across multiple product categories including top grossing vendor in Softlines to improve forecasting, planning, and supply chain processes to reduce out of stock, improve inventory health, and drive free cash flow growth
- Acted as Direct Import Subject Matter Expert for Softlines Product Category from 2020 to 2024, driving growth in Free Cash Flow Savings from $4M to $38M
- Initiated and spearheaded luggage "Nesting" pilot program projected to improve space utilization in shipments, projected to $7M annually
- Created and distributed reporting weekly to cross-functional partners that assisted in reviewing key metrics, trends, and exception reporting to identify at risk vendors of future overstock
- Presented and recorded live trainings on buying strategy and systems that have been adapted to be utilized across all product categories through centralized training tools
Senior Merchandise Planner
American Eagle Outfitters
10.2017 - Current
- Planned Women's Sweaters to best Fall Season in 5 years, in Sales $, Margin $, and GMROI
- Automated reporting used by entire division saving each planner estimated 4 to 8 hours each quarter
- Completed in-depth analysis of gross margin rate erosion in AE Brand and presented findings to Senior Vice President of Planning
- Created Automated report used to review assortment productivity by tier and recommend choice counts for each department by tier
Merchandise Planner
Dick's Sporting Goods
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Planned over $100 Million within Golf Division in sales for 2016 and exceeded targets for Sales and Margin for the year
- Worked collaboratively with internal and external partners across 3 to 4 product categories at a given time to optimize and align on planning and forecasting strategies at the department as well as item level
- Spearheaded creation and utilization of excel tool to create updated Financial Plans to account for acquisition of rival company Golf Smith, resulting in direct presentation to and approval by the Chief Financial Officer
Merchandise Planner
Abercrombie and Fitch
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Managed over $100 million in yearly sales across 5 product departments
- Planned Outerwear for the final 2 fiscal years, actualizing growth in sales dollars of over 20% while total brand declined 13%
- Presented and collaborated with executive level management including A&F Men's General Manager and A&F Brand President
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Logisicts Management
Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Columbus, Ohio2012
Skills
- Experienced presenter
- Microsoft Office
- SQL
- Construction of Excel reporting
- Adapting to new technical systems
- Experience with multiple planning and BI systems
Timeline
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Amazon.com
03.2020 - Current
Senior Merchandise Planner
American Eagle Outfitters
10.2017 - Current
Merchandise Planner
Dick's Sporting Goods
07.2015 - 09.2017
Merchandise Planner
Abercrombie and Fitch
10.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Logisicts Management
Ohio State University Fisher College of Business