Experience

IGK Hair

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Planning

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Weber LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Replenishment Planner

  • Mar 2021 - May 2021



Ulta Beauty

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Planner

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2021

  Developed the financial sales and inventory plans for major skincare brands. Managed open to buy, led annual planning and monthly forecasting process. Led weekly purchase order review meetings determining adequate order quantities to support department sales while maintaining inventory turn. Managed inventory analyst responsible for career development and delivery of reviews. Developed the financial sales and inventory plans for major skincare brands. Managed open to buy, led annual planning and monthly forecasting process. Led weekly purchase order review meetings determining adequate order quantities to support department sales while maintaining inventory turn. Managed inventory analyst responsible for career development and delivery of reviews.



Ulta Beauty

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandise Planner

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

  Developed the financial sales and inventory plans of three departments consisting of 50-plus brands at $30M annually. Developed the financial sales and inventory plans of three departments consisting of 50-plus brands at $30M annually.



Follett Higher Education

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Merchandise Planner

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2014

  Developed the financial plans and merchandise assortments of apparel and gifts for nationally recognized universities in the Midwest region.

• Merchandise Planner

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

  Planned and managed individual assortments for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Awarded Intermediate Planner of the Year for fiscal 2010



Sears

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Buyer

  • Feb 2007 - Dec 2007

  Managed the financial and assortment plans for Missy and Junior Social Occasion Dresses at $35 million annually

• Associate Buyer

  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

  Managed the financial and assortment plans for Sears' Apostrophe brandDeveloped a new casual product line for the Apostrophe brand expanding its assortment from just business casual and suited looksAnalyzed the print advertising for the women's division identifying new ways to market themes instead of items to increases the effectiveness of our effortsIncreased our in-stock levels for advertised goods by establishing and executing a process that helps identify issues in a timely manner in order to maintain ad integrity with the customer Managed promotional pricing during the holiday season by analyzing sales and adjusting the pricing accordingly to maintain profitability Show less



Mervyns

• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Buyer

  • Apr 2005 - Jul 2006

  Managed the financial and assortment plans for Dickies brand and Market Knit and Woven Tops at $40 million annuallyRe-engineered Dickies business growing sales to exceed plan by 11% and last year by 25%Increased profitability of key item s/s knits by 10%, increasing the out-the-door retail while maintaining average sell throughNegotiated Vendor Co-op allowance to drive sales through weekly circulars during key time period

• Buyer

  • Aug 2004 - Apr 2005

  Managed the financial and assortment plans of 4 Young Men's national brands (Dickies, OP, Gotcha, Union Bay) and Men's outerwear at $30 million annually Negotiated cost reductions and 10% contingency for key items in Fall outerwearCreated a department promotional calendar, providing at a glance pricing information and clear communication by program for each marketing event

• Senior Business Analyst

  • Sep 2003 - Aug 2004

  Managed the planning and distribution for kids' basics, sleepwear and accessories at $34 million annuallyWorked with buyer to re-invent girl's underwear business that achieved +6% to Gross Margin plan, and +7.5% to Sales planMember of SBA committee that involved reviewing cross company policies and developing strategies to maximize business at the SBA level Requested additional workload as girls' dancewear buyer ($10m annually) while still maintaining core responsibilities. Selected seasonal assortments, negotiated costs and implemented pricing and advertising strategies Show less

• Business Analyst

  • Feb 2002 - Sep 2003

  Planned and analyzed seasonal financial plans and product assortments at $27 million annuallySpearheaded two new store openings for kid's division, responsible for presentation and inventory levels Developed and presented monthly forecasts incorporating trend and implementation of new business strategiesPrimary trainer of three new hires that included training of systems, forecasting and planning strategies, and also delivering of reviews