Nancy Anderson
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Experienced merchandise planner with expertise in assortment planning, sales forecasting, and inventory management. Turns retail data into clear actions that improve stock distribution, support open-to-buy decisions, and drive stronger planning results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Planner
Tractor Supply CO
Brentwood, Tennessee
04.2022 - Current
- Developed assortment plans across categories using demand forecasts and store performance data to optimize inventory distribution.
- Tracked open-to-buy budget and collaborated with buying and allocation teams on plan updates to ensure alignment with financial goals.
- Prepared reports and dashboards to monitor sales, margin, and stock levels.
- Facilitated process improvements to enhance organizational efficiency and streamline operations.
Senior Merchandise Planner
Soft Surrounings
St Louis, Missouri
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Led merchandise planning for Soft Surroundings apparel, home, and beauty assortments.
- Prepared planning reports and presented insights to senior merchandising leadership.
- Coordinated replenishment plans with allocation and supply chain teams.
- Monitored stock levels across retail stores, catalog, and ecommerce channels.
Children's Apparel Buyer
Blain's Farm & Fleet
Janesville, Wisconsin
12.2015 - 02.2020
Buyer & Merchandise Planner
Kohl's Department Stores
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
09.2006 - 12.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-1990
Skills
- Assortment planning
- Sales forecasting
- Open to buy
- Inventory management
- Retail analytics
- Dashboard development
- Advanced Excel
- Data interpretation
- Data validation
- Data integrity validation
- Process optimization
- Project management
- Cross functional collaboration
- Problem-solving techniques
- Analytical skills
- Analytical skills
Timeline
Merchandise Planner
Tractor Supply CO
04.2022 - Current
Senior Merchandise Planner
Soft Surrounings
03.2020 - 04.2022
Children's Apparel Buyer
Blain's Farm & Fleet
12.2015 - 02.2020
Buyer & Merchandise Planner
Kohl's Department Stores
09.2006 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee