Nicole Spedding
GA
Summary
Accomplished Inventory Planning Manager with a proven track record at Diversified Foodservice, enhancing inventory efficiency and cost reduction through expert demand forecasting and cross-functional collaboration. Excelled in relationship building and decision-making. Skilled in budget preparation and problem resolution, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Planning Manager
Diversified Foodservice
Atlanta, GA
07.2019 - Current
- Introduced data-driven decision-making processes for sales forecasting and inventory planning, leading to reduced costs and improved efficiency.
- Developed accurate demand forecasts to support efficient inventory planning and procurement decisions.
- Assisted in seasonal inventory planning based on historical sales data minimizing stock shortages during peak demand periods.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to accurately forecast customer needs and develop new products as necessary.
- Contributed to annual budget planning by providing input on anticipated inventory needs and associated costs based on historical data analysis.
- Reduced overall logistics costs through strategic planning, vendor negotiations, and improving processes for inventory management.
Senior Administrative Analyst
Le Jardin Francais
Atlanta, GA
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted thorough budget reviews, identifying areas for cost reduction and allocation improvements.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
- Supported management decisions with comprehensive data analysis and reporting.
- Handled sensitive employee relations issues diplomatically, maintaining professionalism while resolving disputes fairly.
- Reduced operational costs with thorough budget analysis and identification of cost-saving measures.
- Oversaw inventory management functions, ensuring adequate supplies were available to meet operational needs without excess waste or expense.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Sales Account Manager
Mix Tape Ventures
Norcross, GA
04.2013 - 11.2017
- Managed a portfolio of accounts and increased annual sales from $750K to $2.4Mil in 4 years
- Recognized as a top performer among peers, consistently achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and retention rates.
- Built client relationships by acting as liaison between customer service and sales teams.
- Achieved higher client satisfaction ratings through consistent communication and problem resolution.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential areas of growth within the industry landscape.
- Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on regular basis.
- Attended industry conferences and events, establishing valuable networking connections for potential partnerships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA Skills
- Budget Preparation
- Demand forecasting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Problem Resolution
- Negotiation
- Decision-Making
- Computer Skills
- Revenue Forecasting
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- With a goal to increase our EBITA percentage in 2024 I have been able to decrease cost by approximately 28% mainly through re-negotiations with current vendors.
- Due to manufacturing waste, a large chunk of our products are not able to use out of the box inventory management software. Using Microsoft Excel I developed my own inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Inventory Planning Manager
Diversified Foodservice
07.2019 - Current
Senior Administrative Analyst
Le Jardin Francais
04.2018 - 07.2019
Sales Account Manager
Mix Tape Ventures
04.2013 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts -
Georgia State University
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