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Rodney L. Phillips

Rodney L. Phillips

Denver,CO

Summary

Results-driven Inventory Manager with demonstrated record of running lean departments. Successful at keeping records current and accurate. Offering 15 years of experience strengthening processes, realigning teams and overhauling structures to keep operations responsive to changing industry and company demands.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager, Inventory Management Operations

Target
Minneapolis, MN
03.2022 - Current
  • Provide strong leadership to enhance team productivity to achieve 90% activation goal.
  • Maintain frequent interaction with Leadership to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
  • Lead Global Inventory Management(GIM) support team by building and developing high performing, diverse, and engaged team of intelligence managers
  • Work across GIM teams to ensure effective and efficient use of inventory systems, interfaces and processes to maximize on-boarding, process enhancement, and continuous product development.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts across Global Supply Chain and Logistics (GSCL) to build out new customer focused support model with cross-functional partners
  • Lead and manage transition process from Legacy to Modern systems to support all of Target’s business categories and unique nodes
  • Manage communication and coordination of system and network activation activities and problem solving across Inventory Planning, Inventory Management and other GSCL partners; systems and new supply chain flow paths
  • Lead cross-functional team with implementation of Allocation and replenishment systems and processes for Apparel, Accessories, Food and Beverage

Manager, Allocation and Replenishment, DTC

The North Face, A VF Company
Denver, CO
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Led all store planning, allocation and replenishment functions across all product categories to achieve $600m in annual sales, and achieve margin and turn goals.
  • Managed team of 9 direct reports across multiple product categories for both Specialty and Outlet channels
  • Introduced Volume Grading, Store clustering, Size scales and capacity models to make product allocations, replenishment and location planning more effective and efficient
  • Developed forecasting models for in stock replenishment program
  • Led team in implementing Blue Yonder (JDA) Allocation and S4 (SAP) BI reporting systems
  • Partnered with key cross functional business partners in strategic development of financial plans at company, department, and style level
  • Worked with senior leadership team to set Sales, Margin and inventory turn goals for fiscal year
  • Represented store planning and allocation during executive level strategy and merchandise review sessions
  • Balanced inventory levels at distribution center and store level to support all channel performance
  • Maintained productive working relationships with head of stores, districts, regions and stores along with distribution center team
  • Established business priorities with support organizations, including Logistics, Finance, and Merchandising
  • Developed team by coaching, mentoring, performance management, talent management, and succession planning

Sr Manager, Allocation and Store Planning

Charming Charlie
Houston, TX
10.2013 - 04.2019
  • Led all store planning, allocation and replenishment functions across all product categories to achieve retail financial sales of $550m+ annually
  • Introduced Volume Grading, Store clustering, Size scales and capacity models to make product allocations, replenishment and location planning more effective and efficient
  • Managed team of 16 planners and analyst across digital, domestic and international channels
  • Led team in implementing JDA Allocation and BI reporting systems
  • Partnered with key cross functional business partners in strategic development of financial plans at company, department, and style level
  • Worked with senior leadership team on opportunities for improving inventory management to drive sales and margin
  • Represented store planning and allocation during executive level strategy and merchandise review sessions
  • Balanced inventory levels at distribution center and store level to support all channel performance
  • Maintained productive working relationships with head of stores, districts, regions and stores along with distribution center team
  • Represented business priorities with support organizations, including Logistics, Finance, and Merchandising
  • Developed team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, talent management, and succession planning.

Allocation Manager, Factory House

UNDER ARMOUR
Baltimore, MD
09.2006 - 08.2013
  • Allocation Manager 2011-2013
  • Merchandise Planner 2009-2011
  • Allocation Analyst 2007-2009
  • Assistant Buyer, 2006-2007

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
2001

Skills

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications with strong emphasis in Excel
  • 5 years of progressive experience as Inventory Analyst
  • Experience with JDA, SAP, Epicor and Just Enough
  • 12 years of management experience with proven leadership abilities
  • Strong communication skills; ability to work collaboratively
  • Illustrates dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers
  • Implemented various Allocation systems including JDA and SAP
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Inventory Management Operations

Target
03.2022 - Current

Manager, Allocation and Replenishment, DTC

The North Face, A VF Company
02.2020 - 03.2022

Sr Manager, Allocation and Store Planning

Charming Charlie
10.2013 - 04.2019

Allocation Manager, Factory House

UNDER ARMOUR
09.2006 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Baltimore

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