Scott A Pitts
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Focused professional with 30 plus years of experience working for and with Wal-Mart seeking an open position with the opportunity for career advancement.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Replenishment Analyst
Test Rite-USA
Bentonville, Arkansas
08.2022 - Current
- Optimized stock replenishment processes through thorough inventory level analysis.
- Forecasted inventory needs by monitoring sales trends and market demands.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute effective inventory planning initiatives.
- Implemented best practices, enhancing overall supply chain operations.
- Utilized software programs for real-time tracking of inventory levels and demand forecasting.
- Analyzed sales history to determine optimal inventory levels and identify discrepancies.
- Conducted root cause analysis on stock discrepancies, applying corrective measures promptly.
- Facilitated weekly collaborative meetings with Walmart replenishment and buying teams.
Floor and Receiving Clerk
Walmart Stores,INC
Bentonville, AR
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Operated hand trucks to efficiently transfer materials between target areas.
- Communicated with buying team to ensure availability of components for modular construction.
- Recycled materials to contribute to cost savings for Walmart.
- Inventoried held products in receiving and created spreadsheet for buyer review scheduling.
- Organized merchandise in designated storage areas for optimal accessibility.
Sales Analyst
MK Marketing
Pine Brook, NJ
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Executed daily and weekly reporting on key metrics and sales items.
- Generated custom visualizations, including bar graphs, pie charts, and trend line charts for sales data.
- Developed innovative processes to enhance efficiency among sales team members.
- Maintained regular communication with Walmart replenishment manager to ensure inventory alignment.
- Analyzed third-party data to uncover industry trends and best practices.
- Forecasted sales trends through detailed analysis of KPIs and company-defined metrics.
Planning and Replenishment Manager
5g Consulting
Bentonville, AR
04.2014 - 11.2020
- Managed 11 CPG companies, achieving over $90 million in annual retail sales.
- Conducted weekly forecasting meetings and reports with Sam's Club and Walmart.
- Engaged prospective clients to present information regarding 5G services.
- Oversaw OTIF compliance reporting, resulting in enhanced performance scores.
- Executed competitive shopping analysis and established modular displays as needed.
- Generated ad hoc reports to aid decision-making processes.
Retail Link Specialist
P&F-USA, Inc
Alpharetta, GA
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed daily interactions with Walmart replenishment teams and buyers.
- Participated in weekly forecasting meetings to align inventory needs.
- Executed weekly sales scripts to ensure monthly consumption of BTO products.
- Arranged modular setups and delivered products to layout centers per buyer requests.
- Generated ad hoc reports to support decision-making as necessary.
Operations Manager
Missry and Associates
Dunellen, NJ
08.2004 - 07.2013
- Managed sales of $72 million annually while achieving replenishment in-stock goals of 98% or higher.
- Maintained daily communication with Walmart buying and replenishment teams to ensure alignment.
- Collaborated with Walmart buying team to develop modular layouts using JDA space planning software.
- Directed Walmart's sustainability initiatives within Missry and Associates.
- Conducted monthly competitive shopping to report findings and images to Walmart buyer.
- Created and maintained a database for sample product items received at Missry and Associates.
Co Manger and Sales Analyst
United Pet Group
Bentonville, AR
10.2002 - 07.2004
- Facilitated daily communication with Wal-Mart and United Pet to ensure seamless product flow.
- Maintained weekly and monthly forecasts for replenishment promotions and sales growth.
- Collaborated in CPFR to establish store groups, item groups, and policies for replenishment goals.
- Achieved Supplier of the Quarter award for third and fourth quarters of 2003.
- Created custom visual representations, including bar graphs, pie charts, and trend line charts for sales data.
- Resolved issues related to mis-shipments to Wal-Mart warehouse through effective problem-solving.
Replenishment Manager/ Sales Associates /Receiving Manager
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Bentonville, AR
08.1987 - 10.2002
- Oversaw comprehensive training for co-managed suppliers on departmental operations and objectives.
- Created and tracked orders for over 2,000 SKUs across 27 regional distribution centers.
- Managed inventory exceeding $200 million, ensuring optimal levels for maximum sales impact.
- Adjusted fineline/SKU profiles and C-stocks to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Produced daily sales reports to analyze trends and ensure adequate inventory for sales optimization.
- Forecasted future production needs based on historical sales data and economic indicators.
- Strictly adhered to sundown rule with documented results reflecting honesty and integrity.
Skills
- Retail link and replenishment
- Inventory forecasting and analysis
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Sam's Club Madrid expertise
- Script development
- Space planning
- Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- ORT analysis
- Database management
- Inforem utilization
- Reporting processes
- Decision making
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Supplier relations
- Complex problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Organization skills
- Shipping optimization methods
- Online reporting and analysis
- Work planning and prioritization
Timeline
Sales Replenishment Analyst
Test Rite-USA
08.2022 - Current
Floor and Receiving Clerk
Walmart Stores,INC
08.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Analyst
MK Marketing
11.2020 - 07.2021
Planning and Replenishment Manager
5g Consulting
04.2014 - 11.2020
Retail Link Specialist
P&F-USA, Inc
07.2013 - 04.2014
Operations Manager
Missry and Associates
08.2004 - 07.2013
Co Manger and Sales Analyst
United Pet Group
10.2002 - 07.2004
Replenishment Manager/ Sales Associates /Receiving Manager
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
08.1987 - 10.2002