Dedicated and ambitious Global Planning Manager with an exceptional work ethic. Provide insights, recommendations, and solutions for global and regional inventory planning while effectively collaborating with marketing, product development, merchant, and sales teams. Resourceful and forward-thinking to create strategies and solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency for all areas of business. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
· Manage Worldwide Inventory flow for Non-Product Inventory- Fixtures, Packaging, Supplies, GWP
· Manage NPI forecast/budget for All 23 brand/product categories
· Manage Product Assortment and Catalog Development
· Manage creation of Product Skus and Info Records
· Work closely with all Brand and Product Development teams
· Work with Vendors to ensure proper delivery
· Work with Marketing and Account Executives on product launch
· Sr Global Supply Planner Aug 2018 - Jan 2022
· Manage Inventory Targets for Fossil, Diesel, DKNY watch and jewelry in 3 regions
· Manage Vendor Capacity and Factory Balancing
· Work closely with Demand Planners to ensure optimum inventory levels
· Partner with brand teams to optimize brand assortment and inventory
· Manage Fossil Mainline & Outlet, Mens & Womens Leathers for North America, as well as the Total Global Inventory
· Manage all aspects of inventory control for 14 product categories across 4 business entities, each with 8 or more channels of distribution
· 2200+ skus of Womens Leathers and 1600+ skus of Mens Leathers
· Includes the Planner 2 roles below
· Manage 4 product categories/2 business entities/6+ distribution channels
· Manage budget and forecast
· Analyze on hand inventory, sales trend and OTB
· Track factory orders to ensure +90% fill rate
· Collaborate on product assortment & trend reports
· Planner 1- Feb 2011 to Jan 2013
· Asst Planner- Feb 2007 to Jan 2011
· Manage Daily Banking transactions for 140+ Retail Stores.
· Post Journal Entries
· Prepare Cash/Credit Card Reconciliations
· Balance Bank Reconciliations for all Fossil Retail Stores
· Manage all aspects of Co-op allowance for multiple brands and product divisions
· Manage all rebate agreements for Wholesale, Distributor, and Duty-Free accounts
· Prepare monthly reconciliation for Co-op accruals
· Prepare financial reports for upper management
· Cash allocations, research, and reconciliation of assigned accounts
· Analyze accounts; apply credits and over-payments; collect on past due issues
· Process invoices and payments for all carrier claims
· AR Analyst- Aug 2001 - Jan 2002
· Cash Clerk- April 2001 - July 2001
· Deposits, withdrawals, payments, cashier/traveler checks, CDs, savings bonds
· Customer account inquiries and service recommendations
· Daily balancing of cash drawer; training new employees; manage supplies
· Teller at Bank of America Jan 2000 - April 2000
· Manage all Retail Operations and Personnel
· Review sales and inventory reports to ensure optimum inventory to meet sales goals.
· Other positions held- Sales Associate, Shipping & Receiving Clerk, Distribution Specialist