Lauren Hawkins
VMI Analyst at FGX International- Claim this Profile
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FGX International
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United States
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Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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VMI Analyst
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Jun 2018 - Present
•Generate daily and/or weekly replenishment orders using the FGX VMI replenishment system. •Work with Merchants and Retail Account Managers to setup VMI masters reflecting store fixture types, customer’s sales, inventory and in-stock goals. •Maintain the VMI store list checking it against stores shipped with POS that are not on the VMI master and vice versa. •Ensure there are no POS data integrity issues prior to generating VMI orders. •Publish and distribute VMI in-stock percents… Show more •Generate daily and/or weekly replenishment orders using the FGX VMI replenishment system. •Work with Merchants and Retail Account Managers to setup VMI masters reflecting store fixture types, customer’s sales, inventory and in-stock goals. •Maintain the VMI store list checking it against stores shipped with POS that are not on the VMI master and vice versa. •Ensure there are no POS data integrity issues prior to generating VMI orders. •Publish and distribute VMI in-stock percents, weeks of supply, and percent to fixture which track the status of VMI performance. •Work with Demand and Supply planning to implement store volume group and item changes to model stock quantities. •Modify VMI parameters to meet quarterly internal revenue targets. •Analyze and establish seasonal store volume groups for managing replenishment. •Ensure VMI store volume groups are closely aligned with the service frequency schedule where applicable. •Identify underperforming stores and coordinate a remedy based on gathering a status of the store from the field service organization. •Identify inventory integrity issues with every store item combination and resolve by coordinating an update to the stores on hands. •Monitor each accounts ship to POS ratio by item summary and by store summary and reconcile against current on hands being reported.
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Inventory & SKU Reduction Manager
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
•Maintain area within FGXI Headquarters to organize and display samples of items of which we have excess inventory while creating a categorized photo library of all excess items. •Complete an initial visual comparison of all items in excess to current active replenishment items. •Work with SCM to compare the suggested product buy to potential substitution opportunities and create a substitution proposal complete with samples. •Prepare and present a monthly E & O substitution proposal… Show more •Maintain area within FGXI Headquarters to organize and display samples of items of which we have excess inventory while creating a categorized photo library of all excess items. •Complete an initial visual comparison of all items in excess to current active replenishment items. •Work with SCM to compare the suggested product buy to potential substitution opportunities and create a substitution proposal complete with samples. •Prepare and present a monthly E & O substitution proposal by item to the Sales, Merchandising, and Product Development teams for approval and distribute the results of that substitution effort monthly and compare to overall buy and historical rates. •Work with SCM to measure the use of E & O and present those metrics to senior management on a quarterly basis. Metrics must identify success by item category, card color, and SBU among other critical factors. •Work with finance and cost accounting to measure and report GM impact of the use of E & O. •Attend proforma and DTS meetings to gain awareness to all sales initiatives and identify any opportunities to source through E & O. •Work with Sales and Merchandising to prepare closeout opportunities to present to customers. •Work with PD to understand the annual line updates and potential impact to E & O and present those estimates to senior management. •Lead the SKU management initiative by collaborating with PD, supply chain, and merchandising to evaluate the collection updates. •Lead the effort to create a standard enforceable retail merchandise hang tag strategy to reduce SKU’s.
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VMI Analyst
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
•Generate daily and/or weekly replenishment orders using the FGX VMI replenishment system. •Work with Merchants and Retail Account Managers to setup VMI masters reflecting store fixture types, customer’s sales, inventory and in-stock goals. •Maintain the VMI store list checking it against stores shipped with POS that are not on the VMI master and vice versa. •Ensure there are no POS data integrity issues prior to generating VMI orders. •Publish and distribute VMI in-stock percents… Show more •Generate daily and/or weekly replenishment orders using the FGX VMI replenishment system. •Work with Merchants and Retail Account Managers to setup VMI masters reflecting store fixture types, customer’s sales, inventory and in-stock goals. •Maintain the VMI store list checking it against stores shipped with POS that are not on the VMI master and vice versa. •Ensure there are no POS data integrity issues prior to generating VMI orders. •Publish and distribute VMI in-stock percents, weeks of supply, and percent to fixture which track the status of VMI performance. •Work with Demand and Supply planning to implement store volume group and item changes to model stock quantities. •Modify VMI parameters to meet quarterly internal revenue targets. •Analyze and establish seasonal store volume groups for managing replenishment. •Ensure VMI store volume groups are closely aligned with the service frequency schedule where applicable. •Identify underperforming stores and coordinate a remedy based on gathering a status of the store from the field service organization. •Identify inventory integrity issues with every store item combination and resolve by coordinating an update to the stores on hands. •Monitor each accounts ship to POS ratio by item summary and by store summary and reconcile against current on hands being reported.
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Supply Planner
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Apr 2013 - Feb 2016
•Focus on key driving factors that influence supply chain performance metrics •Make purchase decisions based on target inventory levels, order fill rates and demand variables •Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters •Work closely with the warehouse and customer service to ensure target order fill rates are being met for daily customer orders •Monitor receipts and transfers… Show more •Focus on key driving factors that influence supply chain performance metrics •Make purchase decisions based on target inventory levels, order fill rates and demand variables •Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters •Work closely with the warehouse and customer service to ensure target order fill rates are being met for daily customer orders •Monitor receipts and transfers ensuring timely delivery and availability of product as well as in accordance with our inventory plan •Manage new program introductions from purchase through receipt •Responsible to ensure product arrives to meet customer dates and specifications •Involved in SunTech Acquisition and Infor M3 ERP System (New Software) Rollout
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Dorel Juvenile
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Canada
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Website Coordinator-Inventory Management
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
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LaBrie Dance
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Smithfield, RI
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Sales Associate
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Jul 2009 - Jan 2013
Provide high level of customer service Complete sales transactions Professionally fit dance shoes for various genres Incentivized to increase sales Provide high level of customer service Complete sales transactions Professionally fit dance shoes for various genres Incentivized to increase sales
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TribalVision
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Engage new business development Assist in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Create and conduct Paid-Search Campaign Prepare presentations for marketing consultants Assist in managing projects to ensure deadlines are achieved Conduct market research on competitive companies Engage new business development Assist in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Create and conduct Paid-Search Campaign Prepare presentations for marketing consultants Assist in managing projects to ensure deadlines are achieved Conduct market research on competitive companies
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Catalyst B2B
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Providence, Rhode Island Area
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Temporary Assistant
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Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Developed direct mailings Engaged in research Developed direct mailings Engaged in research
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Purdue Pharma L.P.
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Research Intern
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Developed, and dispersed weekly reports, competitor company analysis, forecasting analysis Performed and presented in-licensing research Produced a Database Engaged in IDI Study, data reviews, webinars Developed, and dispersed weekly reports, competitor company analysis, forecasting analysis Performed and presented in-licensing research Produced a Database Engaged in IDI Study, data reviews, webinars
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Cricket's Restaurant
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Smithfield, Rhode Island
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Assistant Wait Staff
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Sep 2007 - Jun 2009
Greet and seat patrons Clean and reset tables Meet customer needs to ensure an enjoyable dining experience Greet and seat patrons Clean and reset tables Meet customer needs to ensure an enjoyable dining experience
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Education
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Bryant University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing -
Lincoln High School