Business Analyst BI

• Feb 2021 - Present

Business Intelligence Analyst

• May 2016 - Jun 2020

In my role as Business Intelligence Analyst, I worked to provide support and guidance on business analytics, processes, and reporting solutions by sourcing data and presenting important insights and delivering best practices to move improvements forward.Here are some of the ways I accomplished that:1. I gathered requirements from key stakeholders and documented detailed specifications which I translated to my technical team partners.2. I leveraged various data sources and applications like Tableau, MicroStrategy and Power BI (to name a few) to create key reports for company-wide distribution.3. I engaged with business users, daily, by manning dedicated inbox to field questions, resolve data inquiries, and troubleshoot various reporting applications issues. 4. I trained and created content on Business Intelligence reporting applications (Cognos and MicroStrategy) on practical and theoretical concepts for over 100 new hires and employees.Results of what I accomplished:1. Formed relationships across businesses as a trusted partner2. Approved and tested updates which met requirements for MicroStrategy implementation project (completed with 75% acceptance rate)3. Answered important business questions, through reporting, which were used to strategically plan for profitability4. Saved time, for business users, by responding within a 24 hour time frame and occasionally receiving acknowledgments - “This is great! Or “You’re the best!” 5. Empowered new hires and employees to confidently apply new skills and encourage development that adds value to the entire team and the company Show less

Associate Planner / Allocation Manager

• Mar 2014 - May 2016

In my role as Associate Planner, I managed and developed a team of assistant planners and I oversaw all things allocations, inventory and training.Here are some critically important tasks and responsibilities I undertook in this diverse role ✔I oversaw all shipping strategies and allocation budgets which aligned with departmental sales plans.✔I trained assistant planners on allocation theory, securing top performing categories and mitigating risks.✔I developed and implemented core reports to support business and financial matters.These actions resulted in:👍 Positioning assistants for promotion and career growth through consistent engagement 👍 Optimizing flow of merchandise - increasing sales and faster turn rates👍 Identifying potential aging merchandise - mitigating markdowns, protecting and maximizing profitability and margins Show less

Planning Analyst

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

As a Planning Analyst, I planned and budgeted inventory allocation strategies and collaborated daily with external partners to execute a successful launch of a newly introduced apparel brand to NY territory. In this role I: • Managed and trained two assistant planners on allocation methods and EPICOR application ensuring daily tasks were accomplished and comprehended • Improved replenishment process by creating allocation workbook in EXCEL for the team to plan daily inventory flows which identified sales drivers and increased sales • Projected weekly inventory unit targets for replenishment by location by analyzing sales trends and history using metrics and advance formulas created in EXCEL workbook • Created initial floor-set allocation file for assortment implementation for each period used by the APs to execute allocations • Recommended price changes for scheduled mark-down phases on slow selling items to quickly turn merchandise • Partnered with supply chain and logistics lead to improve practices and procedures to ensure timely delivery of productions to store locations and built strong relationships Show less

Allocations Analyst

• Oct 2005 - Jan 2012

As an Allocation Analyst at this Off-Price Retailer, I implemented business analytics and inventory management skills and cemented partnerships across business units. In this role I: • Optimized selling capacity and allocations that supported stores plans using JDA Allocations and EPICOR analyzing history for 15% of company volume across 90 classifications • Communicated potential opportunities on low weeks of supply to merchant partners and recommended inventory buys • Identified merchandise trends using sell-thru calculations and key performance metrics to discern optimal merchandise allocations • Analyzed sales to stock ratios to project store specific needs by classification for best allocations • Improved operations by working with distribution center managers to streamline receiving issues and product turn-around times Show less