Tamika Roberts
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Merchandise Planner with extensive experience in optimizing stock levels and managing vendor relationships. Skilled in utilizing demand planning software to drive efficient inventory management and support strategic sales initiatives, leading to improved profitability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand Planner
Starboard Cruiselines
Doral, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with sales teams to forecast product needs based on market conditions.
- Utilized demand planning software to track inventory performance and adjust forecasts accordingly.
- Assisted in developing supply chain strategies to enhance product availability and reduce lead times.
Manager-Merchandise Planner
Hard Rock International
Davie, FL
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Replenish goods for the Hardlines category to optimize stock levels and combat any out of stock SKUs.
- Analyze sales and determine if styles remain active or are turned off for replenishment.
- Respond/resolve all discrepancies of Purchase Orders with warehouses and vendors.
- Collaborate with Product Development team on new development styles by providing sales information on like styles.
Replenishment Inventory Analyst
Hard Rock International
Davie, FL
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Analyzed inventory levels to optimize stock replenishment processes.
- Developed and maintained accurate inventory tracking systems for operational efficiency.
- Manage delivery discrepancies reported by cafes from the warehouse.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with company standards.
Retail Assistant Buyer
Uniform Advantage
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Interpreted sales and product data to support data-driven decision-making and optimize performance.
- Achieved timely product replenishment through effective management of purchase orders. Enhanced inventory control by optimizing produce allocation for retail stores. Streamlined product shipment coordination to improve delivery timelines.
- Facilitated inter-store product transfers to minimize markdowns and enhance revenue.
- Conducted monthly vendor meetings to optimize procurement strategies for off-price goods, enhancing profit margins.
Catalog Merchandise Assistant
Uniform Advantage
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Executed logistics management for replenishment purchase orders, including shipping tracking, date modifications, and vendor outreach.
- Communicated with buyers regarding inventory challenges, specifically addressing potential out-of-stock SKUs and vendor discontinuations.
- Oversaw warehouse coordination by leveraging priority report to guarantee prompt processing of all out-of-stock items.
Product Specialist
Uniform Advantage
Plantation, FL
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Executed website creation and ongoing maintenance for UA, focusing on user engagement and content relevance.
- Executed regular reviews and updates of product detail pages to maintain quality and support customer satisfaction.
- Monitored and addressed incoming web requests around the clock to guarantee swift resolution of customer issues.
Special Order Merchandise Assistant
Uniform Advantage
Plantation, FL
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Coordinated and monitored special order placements to enhance inventory management for retail locations.
- Managed comprehensive keying of replenishment orders and product creation to support operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miramar High School
Miramar, FLSkills
- Analytics
- Replenishment
- Merchandising
- Buying/Purchasing
- Purchase Order Creation
- Sales Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Supply and demand requirements
- Navision/Retalon/Microsoft A/X Sysyems
- Six Sigma
- Supplier relationship management
Timeline
Demand Planner
Starboard Cruiselines
08.2025 - Current
Manager-Merchandise Planner
Hard Rock International
09.2022 - 07.2025
Replenishment Inventory Analyst
Hard Rock International
04.2019 - 09.2022
Retail Assistant Buyer
Uniform Advantage
08.2018 - 04.2019
Catalog Merchandise Assistant
Uniform Advantage
08.2016 - 08.2018
Product Specialist
Uniform Advantage
03.2015 - 08.2016
Special Order Merchandise Assistant
Uniform Advantage
07.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Miramar High School