Taylor Patrell
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Highly organized and results-oriented Planner with a talent for envisioning the big picture and developing strategic plans to achieve business objectives. Expertise in leveraging data-driven insights to identify opportunities and implement proactive solutions that deliver effective and timely results. Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills enable effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and drive successful outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assortment Planner
Dollar Tree Stores
08.2023 - Current
- Partnered with the category merchant to define our product assortment and maintain assortment plans while analyzing top and bottom performing products weekly.
- Enure products and inventory are maintained at optimal levels to service Dollar Tree Stores and increase sales.
- Manged and conducted in-season reforecats of category unit/dollar plans focusing on future opportunities and inventory risks.
- Led training sessions for new hires on systems, processes, and best practices related to merchandise planning function.
- Utilized advanced analytics tools for more accurate demand forecasting and inventory optimization.
- Analyzed trends and sales targets to create distribution plans for retail partners.
- Followed up with inventory management team with reminders to replenish stock, helping achieve peak inventory levels.
- Monitored key performance indicators, adjusting plans accordingly to maximize sales potential.
- Collaborated with buyers to ensure accurate forecasting of seasonal trends and product demand.
Replenishment Analyst
Dollar Tree Stores
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for managing inventory levels for the center store grocery team in order to maximize sales without excessive inventory
- Responsible for managing demand forecasting, profiles, and exceptions in Relex replenishment system
- Participated in launching Dollar Tree’s new replenishment system Relex
- Responsible for supporting the merchant team with financial management by monitoring replenishment generated orders against replenishment left to spend/budget
- Create and monitor Vendor to DC and DC to store replenishment
- Partners with Merchandise Financial Planner and Assortment Planner to ensure replenishment orders are aligned with financial plan objectives
- Created materials to train new employees on our new replenishment systems procedures and policies
- Mentored a Dollar Tree college intern as part of the summer internship program
- Responsible for providing input and feedback on the development of the assortment and product selection to support the overall team strategy.
Inventory Analyst
Ulta Beauty
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Analyze historical date and trends to maximize sales potential, allocating over 700 million in receipts for Loreal, Maybelline, Pixi, Makeup Revolution, Florence, Juvia’s Place, and Undone Beauty
- Partner with Planner weekly to discuss business strategies and ensure allocations are effectively executed at DC and store level
- Responsible for managing inventory positions in-season and forecasting sales trends
- Analyze and present weekly sales recaps, highlighting current business trends and areas of opportunity
- Create, implement, and maintain Ad-hoc reports
- Assisted in the launch of BLK OPL and Undone Beauty managing vendor set up, EDI order transmissions and allocations
- Train and develop incoming Analysts, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with company goals and objectives
- Participate in weekly vendor collaboration, presenting analysis, calling out issues and action items to optimize business standards.
Global Allocation Analyst
Claire’s Stores Inc
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Ensure inventory is always available in the retail store to maximize profits
- Gather information regarding consumers and products and use data to identify trends and make decisions regarding purchase ordering
- Create and distribute weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly reports used by Merchandisers
- Develop and maintain sales and inventory plans (pre and seasonal)
- Serve as direct contact for Vendors
- Suggest changes to assortment, markdowns, markups, and to promotion items based on current and projected sales
- Track weekly sales performance and adjusted sales, forecasted, receipts and markdowns as needed.
Personal Stylist
Nordstrom
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand
- Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs
- Educated customers on product and service offerings
- Developed the ability to work with a team on a day-to-day basis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising -
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2018
Skills
- Merchandise Planning,
- Retail Math
- Inventory Planning/Allocation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AS400
- 10 Dash
- 10/10 Data
- SWIFT IO/DF
- SAP Business Intelligence
- Analysis for Excel
Timeline
Assortment Planner
Dollar Tree Stores
08.2023 - Current
Replenishment Analyst
Dollar Tree Stores
05.2022 - Current
Inventory Analyst
Ulta Beauty
02.2020 - 05.2022
Global Allocation Analyst
Claire’s Stores Inc
05.2018 - 02.2020
Personal Stylist
Nordstrom
06.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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