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Vanessa Ochner

Sunland,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with over 4 years of experience in cross-functional coordination, vendor relations, and process optimization. Skilled in project support, training and onboarding, and client communication, with a strong background in ERP systems and advanced Excel. Proven ability to streamline workflows, manage multiple priorities, and support organizational goals in fast-paced corporate environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Allocation Analyst

James Perse Enterprises
Downey, California
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Coordinated inventory flows and logistics strategies across 35+ locations, ensuring operational efficiency for main volume-driving categories, generating 45% of revenue.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional partners to align supply chain timelines with seasonal launches for an average of 135 new seasonal styles, ensuring optimized product flow and regional store alignment at the start of each season.
  • Performed core inventory planning responsibilities, including size-level inventory management, PO tracking, and cross-functional communication, ensuring accurate and timely distribution decisions.
  • Fulfilled special client orders and consignment needs, aligning with clienteling initiatives, high-profile events, and market-specific demands.

Allocation Analyst

Guess Inc. (Guess Factory)
09.2020 - 12.2024
  • Oversaw allocation and inventory management for eight product categories across apparel and accessories, supporting 210 stores in the United States and Canada with region-specific strategy and demand-based execution.
  • Acted as lead trainer for new hires, onboarding, and mentoring 6 new team members within 4 months while maintaining full ownership of individual workload and performance targets.
  • Managed vendor communication and relationships across six external teams, ensuring timely purchase order (PO) submissions, procurement coordination, and consistent delivery flow.
  • Executed daily administrative responsibilities, including granting and updating system access for new users, and adjusting permissions based on team roles and changing responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science, American Government and Politics

California State University, Northridge
Los Angeles, CA
05-2020

Skills

  • Inventory and Allocation Strategy
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • ERP Systems: JDA, Mainframe, FullCircle, ShipHero, Shopify
  • Excel: Sumifs, Xlookup, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, and other advanced functions
  • Vendor and Client Relationship Management
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Strong Communication (Verbal and Written)
  • Time Management and Prioritization
  • Team building
  • Cost reduction strategies

Timeline

Allocation Analyst

James Perse Enterprises
12.2024 - 05.2025

Allocation Analyst

Guess Inc. (Guess Factory)
09.2020 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Political Science, American Government and Politics

California State University, Northridge

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