Matthew Talton
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
I believe that retail has the power to change lives. Whether in a store or through e-commerce, the perfect product for the perfect activity is out there. Being a small part of that experience drives me to make a difference that is bigger than myself.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Allocation Manager, Foot Locker US
Foot Locker Inc. Corporate Office
02.2023 - Current
- Led a cross-country hybrid work team through significant strategic changes
- Developed, maintained, and executed strategies for the footwear allocation teams
- Analyzed sales and demand to create and adjust vendor door bases and properly allocate product at the SKU/size/store level
- Led the company in strategic usage of the Wiser Order Planning system, utilizing data to generate forecasts at the SKU/size/store level prior to orders being placed
- Participated in the Foot Locker US Planning and Allocation Learning and Development team to create a continent-wide training program that spans Foot Locker US and Canada, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports
Assortment Manager, Champs Sports
Foot Locker Inc. Corporate Office
12.2016 - 02.2023
- Built out forecasts by size for the top licensed apparel SKU leading to an adjustment of on order by size resulting in a 20% lift year on year
- Managed the proper allocation of products throughout the entire life of SKU.
- Forecasted, adjusted, placed, and tracked weekly automatic replenishment orders for 120 headwear SKUs
Sales Team Manager/Operations Team Manager
Belk
06.2012 - 11.2016
- Interviewed, hired, and onboarded teams more than 100 associates for multiple flagship stores
- Drove business through active leadership and consistent coaching
- Managed the operations and sales teams in three flagship stores, each producing over $40 million annually
- Facilitated the arrival and processing of merchandise from inbound freight to placement on the sales floor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Management
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Size Analysis and Distribution
- Order Writing
- Retail Allocation
- Sales and Inventory Forecasting
- Building and Implementing Strategies
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Microsoft Power BI Proficiency
- Identifying Supply Chain Constraints
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Other Interests
- Being a Husband and Father
- Coaching Softball
- Music
- University of Alabama Athletics
- Chicago Blackhawks Hockey
Timeline
Allocation Manager, Foot Locker US
Foot Locker Inc. Corporate Office
02.2023 - Current
Assortment Manager, Champs Sports
Foot Locker Inc. Corporate Office
12.2016 - 02.2023
Sales Team Manager/Operations Team Manager
Belk
06.2012 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Management
The University of Alabama
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