Oversee inventory placement across a national store fleet, maintaining approximately 95% item availability for 30+ brands and 3,000+ SKUs
Guide replenishment and seasonal inventory execution for Women's Dress Casual and Seasonal Footwear, balancing depth, flow, and demand
Support $500M+ in yearly inventory by coordinating allocation strategies across multiple purchasing channels
Track purchase orders from creation through fulfillment, partnering with logistics and supply chain teams to resolve delays and ensure timely store and e-commerce delivery
Design tailored inventory approaches using store attributes such as door volume, climate, and local customer demographics
Lead inventory planning for new store openings, managing budgets, initial allocations, and order timelines to support successful launches
Partner closely with planning, allocation, and cross-functional teams to align inventory decisions with broader business goals
Trade Show Assistant
Merchandise Mart
01.2021 - 08.2023
Analyzed buyer needs to support product selection for high visibility visual displays.
Executed themed merchandising strategies for large scale trade shows, including Men's & Women's Collective and Bridal Market.
Partnered with vendors to drive participation in displays by articulating brand exposure and buyer engagement benefits.
Education
Bachelor's - Fashion Studies - Concentration in Fashion Merchandising
Columbia College (CCC)
Chicago, IL
05-2022
Skills
Inventory analysis and sales reporting
Visual merchandising
Replenishment planning and PO tracking
Cross-functional collaboration
Vendor communication
Data analysis tools
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Supply chain management systems
Certification
3rd Place Finalist, NRF University Challenge 2022 Developed an end-to-end brand rollout strategy incorporating in-store signage, pricing materials, location-based promotions, PR kits, influencer activations, and multi-channel marketing.
Timeline
Inventory Analyst
Kohl's
09.2022 - Current
Trade Show Assistant
Merchandise Mart
01.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor's - Fashion Studies - Concentration in Fashion Merchandising