Ryan Jenkinson

3+ Years of Experience Across Audio, Computer Software, and Console Gaming Categories

• Collaborated with key vendor partners (Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony) to manage inventory planning, supply chain solutions, and promotional initiatives through CPFR meetings and ongoing communication, driving successful business outcomes.
• Led demand planning for Console Gaming hardware, software, and first-party accessories in partnership with senior category managers and cross-functional teams.
• Leveraged advanced Excel functions and BI tools to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data, supporting accurate and data-driven demand forecasts.
• Executed various preorder strategies and implemented Bayesian Launch Curve forecasting for critical game and console launches, optimizing launch performance.
• Provided actionable business insights through in-depth analysis of inventory performance, sales trends, and market dynamics using Excel, PowerBI, SQL, Inventory Systems, and Oracle Cloud Systems.
• Improved customer satisfaction by enhancing demand forecast accuracy, positively impacting Customer Availability and Demand Fill metrics.
• Advocated for continuous process improvement within the Demand Planning team by evaluating and refining tools, processes, and methodologies, and developing new dashboards for the company to support the unique needs of various teams.
• Managed high-visibility, business-critical projects, delivering strategic recommendations that supported organizational goals.

(5 Direct Report Leaders and 100 Employees)

• Developed and executed strategic sales and operational planning across multi-store Micro-Market.
• Managed vendor partnerships to achieve sales goals and growth, including training and support of Vendor Provided Labor certified advisors.
• Analyzed data using PowerBI to create performance plans and track business performance across multiple areas.
• Optimized labor spend based on forecast trends and labor budgets.
• Set goals and expectations, analyzing sales data and metrics to identify opportunities for coaching and performance improvement.
• Led hiring and onboarding processes to support company diversity and inclusivity goals.
• Adapted to constant changes through operational adjustments and marketplace pilot work.

Key Achievements:

Finished at 34th in company on sales scorecard for total year 2019

Multiple District and Market first-place banners for Best Buy Credit Card Apps to Target

3rd in Market for Best Buy Beta Pilot Launch

• Managed mobile, connected and smart home spaces during key growth period for this space for Best Buy
• Integrated new Vendor Provided Labor roles that Best Buy was piloting. Worked with integrating Vivint company partnership and conducted weekly meetings on sales goals and training to support partnership.
• Collaborates with other market vendor partners to achieve sales goals and growth through both direct partnership and management/training of Vendor Provided Labor certified advisors. This includes vendor and category specific training support, effective merchandising, and sales strategy development in alignment with vendor and Best Buy goals.
• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering pipeline of future leaders within organization, including hiring and developing current Experience Manager
  
  Key Achievements:
  #1 in territory and multiple district leading mobile launches during role with recognition from senior market leaders for outstanding performance.

• Supervised Inventory, Swat stock count, Asset Protection, BOL, and Self- Delivery teams
• Ensured SOP practices were followed, including accurate receiving and shipping, White Goods and Brown Goods truck processes
• Managed Trade in process execution, including statutory hold periods, invalid/incorrect item errors and shipping accuracy
• Worked with store sales teams on process improvement, coaching and corrective action