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Stephanie Buchholtz

Stephanie Buchholtz

Elkhorn,NE

Summary

Logistics expert with over 15 years extensive experience in Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Management and Data Analysis with proven track record of contributing to the company's top and bottom line through unique business insights. Excellent people and project skills in fast-paced, constantly changing environments. Forward thinking, detail oriented and results-driven, practiced at developing and maintaining productive relationships with vendors, customers and staff. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Solvoyo, Logility and Blue Yonder (JDA). Performance-driven Vice President with [Number] years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Accomplished [Job Title] with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.

Overview

20
20

Years professional experience

Work History

VP Merchandise Planning

Modloft
Remote
11.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
  • Managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.

Sr Inventory Manager

Pod Foods
Remote
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
  • Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.

Manager, Retail Forecasting

Tupperware
Remote
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Demand Planner

Gorillas
Remote
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Gorillas - delivering groceries within 10 minutes at retail prices
  • German-based startup reaching unicorn status in 9 months
  • Provided input and offered suggestions to Head of Supply Chain and Logistics to develop inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs
  • Partnered with Solvoyo to identify needs and data requirements for US and international implementation of Demand Planning and Supply Planning software
  • Reviewed historical sales trends, researched demand drivers and prepared forecast data to develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results
  • Interacted with sales and marketing teams to understand demand forecast drivers
  • Performed and presented analysis to Marketing and Growth teams to provide insight on promotional activities, quantifying lift in products and stores
  • Established KPI’s and metrics for reporting to leadership.
  • Provided ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting.
  • Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models.

Replenishment Manager

Nebraska Furniture Mart
Omaha, NE
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Led team of 9 Replenishment Planners managing both domestic and international sourcing, placed and tracked more than $30 million in monthly orders
  • Worked directly with CEO and executives to identify and improve opportunities in key metrics
  • Designed, implemented and trained processes and tools to improve container (international) replenishment process
  • Determined Safety Stock settings and Days of Coverage to achieve optimum fill-rate and in-stock percentages
  • Collaborated with vendors and internal customers - Forecasting, Transportation
  • Merchandising, Accounts Payable, IT and Warehousing to ensure supply chain process is effective across all areas
  • Participated in CPFR meetings with key stakeholders, both internal and external
  • Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations
  • Maximized coverage by carefully allocating resources, setting schedules and delegating assignments
  • Tracked and reported current inventory levels across multiple product categories
  • Prepare and perform data analysis for ad hoc reporting
  • Developed, implemented and tracked KPI's
  • Created and documented S&OPs/SIOP's.
  • Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.

Forecast Configuration Super User

Nebraska Furniture Mart
Omaha, NE
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Worked directly with Blue Yonder (JDA) during discovery, design and implementation of forecasting and replenishment modules
  • Served as point of contact for Blue Yonder (JDA) and internal partners in implementation of additional modules – Enterprise Planning, Category Management and Replenishment
  • Partnered with IT to ensure smooth implementation of software and processes
  • Developed, tested and implemented forecast models for products in all stages of product lifecycle
  • Performed extensive testing on data validation with ERP system
  • Designed training manual and trained Forecast Planners
  • Wrote business scenarios and led UAT process for implementation of Blue Yonder (JDA)
  • Demand software
  • Developed dashboards utilizing Business Intelligence and Tableau for KPI tracking.
  • Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
  • Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.

Demand Planner

Nebraska Furniture Mart
Omaha, NE
06.2013 - 03.2018
  • Implemented and trained Logility software across Merchandising, Supply Chain and IT
  • Partnered with Merchandising, Transportation and Replenishment and vendors to discuss inventory opportunities and review KPI's
  • Created schedule for initial inventory load-in for new store in Texas for over 200 vendors
  • Utilized demand planning resources to align inventory, sampling, and logistics
  • Improved accuracy by over 10 basis points
  • Created and maintained core line-up for rug department
  • Developed dashboards and reporting based on data analytics for buyers and leadership.
  • Provided ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting.
  • Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models.

Media Forecast Manager

Oriental Trading Company
Omaha, NE
03.2011 - 04.2013
  • Created and maintained budget as well as short-term forecasts, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly
  • Prepared and presented Marketing Forecast and Promotional Strategy to Executives weekly
  • Managed Gift Card and successfully transitioned physical gift cards to eGift Card
  • Worked with IT to build COGNOS tool, moving data out of Excel
  • Performed customer analysis working with Foresee to drive ecommerce sales.

Forecast Supervisor

Oriental Trading Company
Omaha, NE
05.2007 - 03.2011
  • Created and implemented cross-functional promotional tracking calendar
  • Identified key metrics to gauge success of multi-channel promotional activity
  • Completed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) training
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
  • Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern.

Sr Forecast Analyst

Oriental Trading Company
Omaha, NE
04.2006 - 04.2007
  • Improved forecast accuracy by 50% YOY
  • Enabled call center and warehouse to effectively schedule staff, reducing waste and cost.

Forecast Analyst

Oriental Trading Company
Omaha, NE
04.2004 - 04.2006
  • Created short (daily) as well as long (yearly) term business and nancial projections for all business units and all sources
  • Documented all interruptions in customer demand (weather, postal interruptions)
  • Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.

Education

MBA -

University of Nebraska

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University Of Nebraska At Omaha / University of Nebraska

Skills

Leadershipundefined

Timeline

VP Merchandise Planning - Modloft
11.2022 - Current
Sr Inventory Manager - Pod Foods
03.2022 - 11.2023
Manager, Retail Forecasting - Tupperware
12.2021 - 03.2023
Demand Planner - Gorillas
06.2021 - 09.2021
Replenishment Manager - Nebraska Furniture Mart
09.2019 - 09.2020
Forecast Configuration Super User - Nebraska Furniture Mart
04.2018 - 09.2019
Demand Planner - Nebraska Furniture Mart
06.2013 - 03.2018
Media Forecast Manager - Oriental Trading Company
03.2011 - 04.2013
Forecast Supervisor - Oriental Trading Company
05.2007 - 03.2011
Sr Forecast Analyst - Oriental Trading Company
04.2006 - 04.2007
Forecast Analyst - Oriental Trading Company
04.2004 - 04.2006
University of Nebraska - MBA,
University Of Nebraska At Omaha / University of Nebraska - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

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