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Stephanie Smith

South Yarmouth,MA

Summary

Experienced Allocation Analyst offering 17 years of success in managing availability of seasonal and everyday product by aligning inventory to merchandising strategies. Talented in conducting in-season and post-season analysis to identify opportunities for sales growth. Proven leader in allocating goods to stores to meet and exceed sales goals, managing office work and resolving problems on an urgent and timely basis.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Allocation Analyst

Christmas Tree Shops
05.2005 - 01.2023
  • Maximized sales, inventory turn and margin performance at the department and SKU level through the development and implementation of inventory management strategies.
  • Managed DC inventory and capacity, keeping pallet locations at less than 85% of total by addressing distressed inventory, short lots and seasonal clean ups.
  • Responsible for managing aged inventory as a percent to total at all inventory hierarchy levels.
  • Managed store level inventory and increase turn by making the most effective SKU level sales-based allocation decisions.
  • Managed markdown and seasonal SKUs through end of life cycle.
  • Managed DC SKU status and developed working knowledge of individual store performance relative to my departments.
  • Developed and communicated weekly allocation plans.
  • Analyzed reports to make timely decisions.
  • Actively engaged in team meetings to identify and action sales opportunities.
  • Developed and executed allocation plans for new receipts, short lots, seasonal buys, closeouts, expiring and dated product and ad goods.
  • Analyzed inventory and product flow to align tasks with the merchandise calendar.
  • Monitored and reacted to DC inventory levels by total, department, sub department, class, SKU and attribute and worked with the Merchant and Planning teams to identify and action slow and best selling product.

Assistant Buyer

Christmas Tree Shops
04.2001 - 05.2005
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
  • Researched and evaluated market trends and industry developments to optimize purchasing strategies.
  • Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to efficiently order merchandise according to sales trends.
  • Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
  • Established relationships with vendors to support access to latest product information and pricing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient and timely product delivery.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.

Assistant Buyer

Bradlees Department Store
10.1999 - 12.2000

Allocation Analyst

TJX Companies
11.1995 - 09.1999

Store Manager

The Weathervane
10.1989 - 09.1995

Education

Liberal Arts and General Studies

UMass Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

High School Diploma -

Bellingham High School
Bellingham, MA
06.1987

Skills

  • Product Allocation
  • Store Trends
  • Assortment Planning
  • Meeting Participation
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Retail Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Allocation Analyst

Christmas Tree Shops
05.2005 - 01.2023

Assistant Buyer

Christmas Tree Shops
04.2001 - 05.2005

Assistant Buyer

Bradlees Department Store
10.1999 - 12.2000

Allocation Analyst

TJX Companies
11.1995 - 09.1999

Store Manager

The Weathervane
10.1989 - 09.1995

Liberal Arts and General Studies

UMass Dartmouth

High School Diploma -

Bellingham High School

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