Stacey Cooper
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Canada, excelling in category management and strategic planning, consistently achieving sales over $37M. Demonstrated expertise in team management and collaboration, fostering a culture of growth. Skilled in forecasting and KPI analysis, driving financial and operational success across diverse retail environments. Seeking to leverage these skills to enhance organizational performance and profitability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba
12.2023 - Current
- Accountable to determine and achieve all strategic and financial performance goals for Men’s and Women's Apparel annual sales volume exceeding $37M.
- Present at the weekly and periodic sales meeting on the performance of the category – progress to date, opportunities for improvement, and share strategies to accelerate or close sales/margin gaps.
- Develop and supervise category strategies and plans for all elements of the merchandising mix (ex. Product mix, pricing strategies, promotional mix, promotional events, and corporate brand strategies.
- Collaboratively work with all cross-functional areas to execute on category plans – Merchandising Operations, Promo & Pricing, Private Brands, Finance, Operations, and Marketing.
- Participate in contract negotiations with vendors regarding product availability, price points, payment terms and delivery schedules.
Planning and Inventory Manager
Cabela’s Canada
Winnipeg, Canada
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Actively involved in the forecasting, reviewing, and reconciliation of inventory accuracy, as well as planning and budgeting for six departments carrying over $20M in inventory.
- Lead, inspire, coach, and support departmental inventory teams who execute planning, forecasting, receiving, and distribution processes by using analytical and quantitative methods.
- Developed a seasonal rack planning process to help guide the category managers during buying periods.
- Developed a floor set process to ensure that enough inventory is bought to set up and maintain all stores throughout the selling season.
- Led team of inventory employees to receive and record new stock.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to manage inventory levels for promotional events.
- Analyzed inventory trends and sales data to forecast future stock needs and prevent overstock situations.
Merchandise Financial Planner
Cabela’s Canada
Winnipeg, Canada
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Accountable for building, communicating, maintaining and publishing Merchandise Financial Plans for 12 Departments with annual sales exceed $300M for various levels of leadership
- Lead monthly financial meetings which guided our cross functional partners through the financial outcomes allowing for a review of the budget vs actuals on key performance indicators (Top Line Sales, Gross Margin, Inventory, Turns, Etc.)
- Re-trended MFP’s by working with cross functional partners using historical data and current trends to ensure the financial plans were in alignment with the assortment plans
- Updated product hierarchies to better align with all company banners
Senior Retail Planning Manager
Nygard International
Winnipeg, Canada
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Responsible for implementing strategies that meet and exceed sales, gross margin, and inventory goals for a primary women’s fashion retailer in both Canada and the USA, with annual sales over $100M
- Accountable for planning / purchasing of merchandise for 30 Canadian Retail Stores, 1 US Retail Store and 3 DotCom Retail Stores
- Worked cross functionally with all teams – Merch Team (development of line), Buying Team (purchasing of line), Operations of team (manufacturing of line), Visual Team (presentation in retail stores) and Marketing Team (promotional executions)
- Analyzed inventory levels and product sell through on a weekly basis against company goals and made markdown and end of life recommendations
- Analyze industry, competitor and category trends and translate findings into executable product plans
- Managed Sales Administration Team to ensuring orders were placed on time, MOQ’s were met, sizes were in stock on core products and goods shipped to retail stores on time
General Manager
The Source by Circuit City
Winnipeg, Canada
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Accountable for generating sales volumes for a leading electronic and wireless retailer with over $2M in annual sales
- District leader for 12 stores in Manitoba, with up to 16 direct reports
- Comprehensive background leading all aspects of retail operations (e.g., P&L, merchandising, sales, customer service, inventory, and personnel)
- Schedule, train and coach employees to maximize performance in customer service, revenue generation, and daily tasks such as stocking and receipt tracking
- Exceeded in driving and delivering store Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and individual employee targets
Education
Diploma - Business Administration And Marketing
Red River College Polytechnic
Winnipeg, MB05-2012
Diploma - Architectural Technologies
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moose Jaw, SKSkills
- Category Management Understanding
- Organization and time management
- Staff development plans
- Decision-making
- Leadership training
- Relationship building and management
- Research and analysis
- KPI analysis
- Forecasting
- Strategic planning
- Analytical problem solving
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Team management and building
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Contract terms negotiation
Affiliations
- Small Woodworking Projects
Timeline
Category Manager
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Canada
12.2023 - Current
Planning and Inventory Manager
Cabela’s Canada
01.2019 - 12.2023
Merchandise Financial Planner
Cabela’s Canada
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Retail Planning Manager
Nygard International
01.2010 - 01.2017
General Manager
The Source by Circuit City
01.2000 - 01.2010
Diploma - Business Administration And Marketing
Red River College Polytechnic
Diploma - Architectural Technologies
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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