Roslyn Heinemann
MINNEAPOLIS,MN
Summary
Proven leader in product and inventory management with a track record of implementing systems that enhance inventory performance and profitability at Rhymesayers Entertainment. Excelled in team leadership and critical thinking, significantly improving purchasing decisions and vendor relations. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and adept at driving results through data analysis and strategic planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Product & Inventory Manager
Rhymesayers Entertainment
11.2019 - Current
- Designed and implemented successful systems to track inventory levels from multiple sales channels in order to manage relevant data on inventory performance, reorder points, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Developed and managed a deep familiarity with products by regularly analyzing current sales data in order to note success or changes in trends so that information can be applied to future purchasing decisions.
- Combined forecasting models from distribution partners with current direct-to-consumer forecasting models in order to predict future inventory needs and inform purchasing decisions.
- Regularly audit and track the cost of goods of all sales quotes and final invoices to maintain budgets and ensure that profit margins for the company and artist partners are at the highest standard possible.
- Collaborated with the product development team on a regular basis to strategize and plan for production capacity in the future.
- Collaborated and managed relationships with vendors for purchasing while managing lead times, high levels of quality control and the guarantee of timely delivery of finished products to 3PL Warehouse and distribution partners.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with ShopifyPlus and inventory platform management systems.
Product Specialist
Fifth Element
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Promoted to a lead position within one year. Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation while cultivating positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in a professional, organized and safe environment by evaluating employee performance and providing constructive feedback and opportunities to further develop skills and boost morale.
- Developed strong product knowledge to make informed purchasing decisions based on customer service trends and demand, historical sales, and provided any additional customer feedback to Rhymesayers Entertainment.
- Managed product creation for incoming new products on Shopify as well as product placement and organization on the website, and communicated new product information and key selling points to fellow employees regularly.
- Assisted with content optimization for the Fifth Element website, Rhymesayers Bandcamp pages, and Rhymesayers YouTube Channel.
- Fostered a customer-centric/fan-first culture within the team by consistently reinforcing the importance of empathy, understanding, and patience in all interactions with visitors which consistently lead to higher retention rates and positive feedback.
Online Marketing and Data Entry Internship
Fifth Element
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Regularly received product information for incoming merchandise from the manager of Fifth Element, and created new products on Shopify to publish online.
- Reorganized and restructured product descriptions and collections on website for content optimization (included but not limited to SEO tagging, restructuring/rewriting product descriptions, replacing product images with high-resolution photographs, etc).
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments (included assisting with high volume order fulfillment and shipping, and in-store sales events).
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs like Shopify, which increased proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Associate of Science - Music And Entertainment Business
Institute of Production And Recording
Minneapolis, MN12.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Distribution
- Product Management
- Purchasing Management
- Pricing Structures
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Product & Inventory Manager
Rhymesayers Entertainment
11.2019 - Current
Product Specialist
Fifth Element
06.2016 - 11.2019
Online Marketing and Data Entry Internship
Fifth Element
11.2014 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Music And Entertainment Business
Institute of Production And Recording
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