Nicole Tran
Hilliard,OH
Summary
As an Inventory Analyst at Target, I use a combination of data and expertise to achieve the best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning. With over four years of experience in sales and inventory management, I have developed business strategies that drive availability and profitable sales for one of the largest retailers in the industry. I have successfully managed and allocated inventory to stores and digital channels, negotiated and maintained business relationships with vendors, and formulated in-depth inventory forecasts. I have also executed to merchandising, testing, and category initiatives, and supported business process improvements. I am passionate about delivering excellent customer service and value, and I am always eager to learn and grow in my field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Analyst
Target
02.2022 - Current
- Uses a combination of data and expertise to achieve the best possible product availability through proper inventory positioning
- Develop business strategies to drive availability and profitable sales
- Make an impact by managing and allocating inventory to stores, negotiating and maintain business relationships with the largest vendors in the industry, and formulating in-depth inventory forecasts
- Formulate an inventory plan that supports sales and margin goals, taking into account constraints and inputs
- Confirm purchase parameters for each vendor/distribution center (i.e
- Lead time, order frequency, etc.)
- Incorporate order size and frequency into an inventory plan that meets sales, margin, inventory objectives.
Deployment Coordinator
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Execute daily/weekly deployment of product to stores and digital channels in accordance to store forecasts
- Provide regular data entry support to the Inventory Management and Planning department including: managing store presentations, setting up inventory work streams, and pulling reporting to identify inventory and plan inefficiencies
- Execute to Merchandise Planner partners prioritization of flow of product considering inventory constraints
- Support and execute to testing strategies, category specific initiatives and adhoc analysis
- Execute Inventory Transfer by warehouse with the goal of balancing available warehouse inventory
- Drive business process improvements leveraging current tools and developing new technology.
Representative, Internal Sales and Service
Nationwide
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Receives and responds to incoming calls from investment professionals and customers on multiple financial topics ranging from taxes, withdrawals, benefits, product features, costs, loans, premiums, payment schedules, etc
- Understands the different product suites, including current line-up and products no longer sold that still require servicing.
Coordinator
Nurtur the Salon
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Salon Coordinator is to provide support for salon Stylists and Owner
- This includes servicing customers and prospects, managing salespeople and solicitors, assisting with events, managing retail products, cleaning and upkeep of the salon, and administrative duties.
Unit clerical associate
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate staff
- Scheduled and confirmed patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations
- Compiled and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer
- Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax
- Implemented an electronic medical record as part of the Medical/Surgical Unit clinical team
- Recognized by CEO for multiple positive feedback letters received by patients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Business Administration, Management and Operations
Western Governors University
01.2021
Skills
- Demand Forecasting
- Demand Planning
- Quantitative Data
- Supply and Demand Requirements
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Management
Certification
- Tony Schwartz on Managing Your Energy for Sustainable High Performance
- Enhancing Resilience
- Managing Stress for Positive Change
- The Digital Transformation of Learning
Languages
Vietnamese (Elementary)
Honors Awards
2020 Internal Sales Conference Qualifier
Timeline
Inventory Analyst
Target
02.2022 - Current
Deployment Coordinator
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
09.2020 - 03.2022
Representative, Internal Sales and Service
Nationwide
07.2018 - 09.2020
Coordinator
Nurtur the Salon
02.2018 - 07.2018
Unit clerical associate
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Business Administration, Management and Operations
Western Governors University
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