Experience

Rümi

• Canada
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager, Products & Services

  • Jun 2018 - Present



SRC Group Inc.

• Retail

• Principal Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Working with leading retailers to tackle their organizational challenges, providing guidance on industry best practices and methodologies. With specific subject matter expertise in financial/merchandise planning, operations and related technologies, I offer customized consulting and project management services to both national and independent retailers alike. - Leading a conversion from retail to cost method of accounting, inclusive of people, process and technology. Success… Show more Working with leading retailers to tackle their organizational challenges, providing guidance on industry best practices and methodologies. With specific subject matter expertise in financial/merchandise planning, operations and related technologies, I offer customized consulting and project management services to both national and independent retailers alike. - Leading a conversion from retail to cost method of accounting, inclusive of people, process and technology. Success Factors for engagement: - Focus on change management; develop all training materials to be utilized by the organization, including e-learning modules. - Excellent communication and facilitation skills; led in-person training sessions for 400+ people within the organization. - Strong customer focus; provide one-on-one, in depth coaching sessions for users to review their merchandise plans utilizing the new planning software. - Critical thinker; provide guidance on industry best practices and methodologies. Problem solve with the end users to interpret their concerns and assist in solving them. Show less Working with leading retailers to tackle their organizational challenges, providing guidance on industry best practices and methodologies. With specific subject matter expertise in financial/merchandise planning, operations and related technologies, I offer customized consulting and project management services to both national and independent retailers alike. - Leading a conversion from retail to cost method of accounting, inclusive of people, process and technology. Success… Show more Working with leading retailers to tackle their organizational challenges, providing guidance on industry best practices and methodologies. With specific subject matter expertise in financial/merchandise planning, operations and related technologies, I offer customized consulting and project management services to both national and independent retailers alike. - Leading a conversion from retail to cost method of accounting, inclusive of people, process and technology. Success Factors for engagement: - Focus on change management; develop all training materials to be utilized by the organization, including e-learning modules. - Excellent communication and facilitation skills; led in-person training sessions for 400+ people within the organization. - Strong customer focus; provide one-on-one, in depth coaching sessions for users to review their merchandise plans utilizing the new planning software. - Critical thinker; provide guidance on industry best practices and methodologies. Problem solve with the end users to interpret their concerns and assist in solving them. Show less



Hudson's Bay Company

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Divisional Vice President, Divisional Planning Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Jul 2014

  Drawing on my demonstrated business acumen and deep operational knowledge, I provided leadership to planning teams across multiple retail banners. I worked collaboratively with cross functional teams (including merchants, marketing, e-commerce, finance, global sourcing and operations) to drive efficiencies and profitability. As a resource to senior executives, I was relied upon to present and interpret financial results and forecasts, and to identify and communicate trends, threats and… Show more Drawing on my demonstrated business acumen and deep operational knowledge, I provided leadership to planning teams across multiple retail banners. I worked collaboratively with cross functional teams (including merchants, marketing, e-commerce, finance, global sourcing and operations) to drive efficiencies and profitability. As a resource to senior executives, I was relied upon to present and interpret financial results and forecasts, and to identify and communicate trends, threats and opportunities for greater returns. Specific accomplishments include: - Delivered numerous years of COMP growth in sales and gross profit in a mature business. - Strategically reduced inventory levels resulting in overall productivity improvements. - Developed quantitative long-term planning strategies for a multi-million $ business. - Mentored and developed multiple planning teams who were responsible for budgeting, forecasting, analytics, markdown optimization, assortment planning and allocations for numerous departments. - Awarded the 2012 Achievement Award for "Leading a Winning Future". - Areas of experience include: Men's and ladies intimates, hosiery, sleepwear. Men's and ladies private brands. Ladies luxury brands and bridal. Kidswear. Home Fashions.

• Group Planning Manager - Men's and Women's Intimate Apparel and Kidswear

  • Mar 2007 - Jan 2012

  Leveraging the planning expertise established in previous roles, I developed long-term strategies to guide seasonal objectives, evaluated strategies to capitalize on opportunities for growth, and presented financial results and forecasts to the Executive Team. Specific accomplishments include: - Developed and mentored a team of seven managers across two planning teams who were responsible for budgeting, forecasting and analytics. - Collaborated with the Finance Department to… Show more Leveraging the planning expertise established in previous roles, I developed long-term strategies to guide seasonal objectives, evaluated strategies to capitalize on opportunities for growth, and presented financial results and forecasts to the Executive Team. Specific accomplishments include: - Developed and mentored a team of seven managers across two planning teams who were responsible for budgeting, forecasting and analytics. - Collaborated with the Finance Department to understand and interpret results, and with the Marketing Department to ensure promotional goals and strategies were in alignment with financial objectives. - Participated as a Task Force member, acting as a subject matter expert in merchandise planning as the company worked to introduce new financial planning and markdown optimization systems.

• Planning Manager - Ladies Apparel

  • May 2005 - Mar 2007

  Building on retail industry experience, I worked in collaboration with merchants and stores to create accurate financial plans, to implement risk mitigation tactics and to provide insights into strengths, weaknesses and implications for future strategies, all based on financial analytics. Specific accomplishments include: - Development of expertise regarding the department store model. - Promotion within 2 years into a leadership position.



Indigo

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandise Planner

  • May 2004 - May 2005

  Hired as a key member of the new Planning Organization that Indigo was building, I offered significant contributions, which resulted in the Planning function having a stronger voice within Indigo's operations. Specific accomplishments include: - Provided key analytics and trends to the Category Managers and Executive Team, which led to sales optimization. - Learned about and gained experience in a commodity outside of fashion. Hired as a key member of the new Planning Organization that Indigo was building, I offered significant contributions, which resulted in the Planning function having a stronger voice within Indigo's operations. Specific accomplishments include: - Provided key analytics and trends to the Category Managers and Executive Team, which led to sales optimization. - Learned about and gained experience in a commodity outside of fashion.



Northern Group Retail LTD

• United States
• Retail

• Divisional Planner / Category Planner / Allocation Analyst

  • May 1999 - May 2004

  Leveraging a Diploma in Fashion Management, I built the foundation of my career in retail planning with The Northern Group, beginning as an Allocation Analyst and progressing through two promotions to become a Divisional Planner. Specific accomplishments include: - Developed and honed strong analytical skills, utilizing these skills to provide forecasting and allocation insights leading to sales optimization. - Became a trusted resource for the leadership team, specifically the… Show more Leveraging a Diploma in Fashion Management, I built the foundation of my career in retail planning with The Northern Group, beginning as an Allocation Analyst and progressing through two promotions to become a Divisional Planner. Specific accomplishments include: - Developed and honed strong analytical skills, utilizing these skills to provide forecasting and allocation insights leading to sales optimization. - Became a trusted resource for the leadership team, specifically the Vice President of Inventory Management. - Awarded the "Future Star" Scholarship and Award, designated for a student intern showing a strong aptitude for a career in retail management. Show less Leveraging a Diploma in Fashion Management, I built the foundation of my career in retail planning with The Northern Group, beginning as an Allocation Analyst and progressing through two promotions to become a Divisional Planner. Specific accomplishments include: - Developed and honed strong analytical skills, utilizing these skills to provide forecasting and allocation insights leading to sales optimization. - Became a trusted resource for the leadership team, specifically the… Show more Leveraging a Diploma in Fashion Management, I built the foundation of my career in retail planning with The Northern Group, beginning as an Allocation Analyst and progressing through two promotions to become a Divisional Planner. Specific accomplishments include: - Developed and honed strong analytical skills, utilizing these skills to provide forecasting and allocation insights leading to sales optimization. - Became a trusted resource for the leadership team, specifically the Vice President of Inventory Management. - Awarded the "Future Star" Scholarship and Award, designated for a student intern showing a strong aptitude for a career in retail management. Show less