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Nicole Tran

Hilliard

Summary

Strategic and data-driven Inventory Analyst with 6+ years of experience in demand forecasting, deployment strategy, and inventory optimization across major retailers including Victoria’s Secret, Target, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Skilled in using tools like SAP to drive inventory accuracy, merchandise flow, and business insights. Proven ability to grow sales and margin through effective inventory positioning, vendor collaboration, and analytics-backed decision-making. Adept at solving complex supply chain challenges and navigating high-volume environments. Core Skills

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Deployment Analyst

Victoria’s Secret & Co.
02.2024 - Current
  • Execute deployment strategies to ensure optimal store-level inventory, driving sales and maximizing margin.
  • Partner with Merchants and Planners to align product flow with store preferences and customer demand.
  • Support testing, store cluster strategies, and channel balancing between digital and retail.
  • Leverage analytics to drive informed inventory adjustments and supply chain improvements.
  • Managed our strapless bra launch

Inventory Analyst

Target
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Managed end-to-end inventory strategy and allocation across multiple vendors and distribution centers.
  • Developed forecasts to support sales and inventory KPIs, factoring in lead times and constraints.
  • Negotiated inventory planning parameters to align with margin and availability targets.

Deployment Coordinator

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw daily deployment of inventory across stores and digital, aligned with forecasts.
  • Supported inventory workstreams, transfer execution, and ad hoc business analysis.
  • Partnered cross-functionally on category initiatives and inventory balancing.

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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Business Administration, Management and Operations

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Demand Forecasting
  • Demand Planning
  • Quantitative Data
  • Business analysis
  • SAP experience
  • Microsoft Excel
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Cost reduction strategies

Languages

Vietnamese (Elementary)

Timeline

Inventory Deployment Analyst

Victoria’s Secret & Co.
02.2024 - Current

Inventory Analyst

Target
02.2022 - 02.2024

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

Awards

2020 Internal Sales Conference Qualifier

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