NICOLE NUTT
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Merchandising professional with over 10 years of experience in demand planning, merchandising strategy, and supply chain management. Demonstrated ability to drive sales growth and optimize inventory turns through effective product assortments in wholesale and DTC channels. Strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach align product vision with consumer demand and financial objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Demand Planner
THE NORTH FACE
Denver, CO
11.2022 - Current
- Directed seasonal demand forecasts for SKU and account levels across WS and DTC channels in NORA region for Logowear category.
- Managed comprehensive demand planning for Canada wholesale, Mexico, and Latin America.
- Enhanced forecast accuracy while reducing non-strategic excess inventory through proactive channel/category analysis.
- Collaborated with sales, supply, and planning teams to align buy strategies and execution.
- Facilitated monthly demand alignment meetings with senior sales leadership and channel leads.
- Spearheaded initiatives to mitigate non-performing SKUs, optimizing productivity and margin returns.
Senior Merchandise Manager
JOYFOLIE
Longmont, CO
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Owned comprehensive merchandising strategy encompassing line planning, product mix, pricing, and margin targets.
- Delivered profitable seasonal assortments through collaboration with design and sourcing teams.
- Executed buying strategies that drove double-digit revenue growth.
- Presented strategic development proposals to executive team for evaluation.
- Oversaw pricing strategy and SKU count rationalization to enhance profitability.
Product Development Manager
JOYFOLIE
Longmont, CO
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed development calendar, vendor timelines, and purchase orders to ensure timely deliveries.
- Negotiated vendor terms and FOB pricing to achieve margin objectives.
- Supported six seasonal product launches and bi-monthly product drops.
- Maintained production budgets while overseeing cash flow reporting.
Senior Account Manager
JOYFOLIE
Longmont, CO
10.2010 - 02.2019
- Executed B2C product launches and trade shows to increase market presence.
- Coordinated international shipping and third-party logistics management for timely deliveries.
- Established quality control procedures and markdown strategies to optimize WOS and sell-through rates.
Education
B.S. - Biochemistry
University of Houston
01-2010
Skills
- Merchandise Planning & Strategy
- Inventory Management & Turn Optimization
- Omni-Channel Forecasting (Channel, SKU, Category-Level)
- Assortment Planning & Line Architecture
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Retail Math (Margin, Markdown, WOS)
- Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Logility
- Platforms: Shopify, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Pivot Table
Timeline
Senior Demand Planner
THE NORTH FACE
11.2022 - Current
Senior Merchandise Manager
JOYFOLIE
04.2020 - 11.2022
Product Development Manager
JOYFOLIE
02.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Account Manager
JOYFOLIE
10.2010 - 02.2019
B.S. - Biochemistry
University of Houston
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