Business process owner for forecasting and replenishment of Grocery, General Merchandise and Consumable divisions. Responsible for building & executing planning and replenishment strategies through OTB management, development & maintenance of SKU policy profiles, and maintaining target inventory levels within three DC’s, ordering & tracking, implementation of upgrades to the replenishment system, analysis and reporting. Overall responsibility is to guarantee delivery of the right product to the right place at the right time using reliable processes to optimize inventory position while meeting customer demand to achieve sales. • Improved in-stocks, forecasting accuracy and inventory turns. • Project planning & execution, OTB planning, integrated planning, lean Inventory planning, inner pack shipping, vendor standing appointments, item level grading, process improvements. • Team building and development, motivation, and culture changes. • Sound business and financial acumen; understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators; uses analysis to create and evaluate strategic options and opportunities. • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to implement against a wide variety of challenges.

Responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product life-cycle, including: gathering product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and eCommerce to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. Ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals. • Created, maintained, and managed production calendars for import and domestic production, planning, and allocation teams to ensure all test and product samples and production deadlines are met. • Integrated plans cross-functionally to ensure partnerships and understanding of goals in all departments. • Ensured vendor compliance with delivery and cost for all production to ensure that the budget, OTB goals including AUC and IMU targets are met. • Managed all allocation and replenishment to stores and vendors so there are no stock-outs. • Worked diligently with the design department to source and develop new product, labels, packaging, to the highest standards possible within budget. • Managed and maintained all production reporting including WIP, Cost analysis, seasonal meetings and calendar reviews. • Over 60 suppliers and $250 million in annual FOB volume

National Stores Inc. 2013–2014 Vice President of Allocation Planning Responsible for Merchandise Planning, Allocation, and Replenishment for all Fallas Paredes & Factory 2 U stores. Extensive knowledge of strategic as well as tactical execution. Hands on leader that understands appropriate inventory levels required in the retail stores to render company sales plan. Strong understanding of process to drive sales through timely and accurate allocation of product and in-depth analysis and forecasting in order to meet sales and margin objectives. Maintained positive relationships with the merchandising teams and fellow executives. • Owner of the allocation strategy and implementing best practice processes and systems that will enhance the replenishment effectiveness and product turn. • Direct product distribution from warehouses to stores based on sales forecasts and distribution center ownership to maximize the ability of each store to generate sales and margin. • Lead Planning and Allocation teams to develop store sales and inventory plans. • Manage store inventory analysis and exception reporting to respond to item and store needs. • Effectively lead, train, and develop a large team of Direct and Indirect reports. • Work cross functionally and build relationships at all levels in the organization. • Analyze key business metrics to identify future opportunities and minimize business risk. • Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of supply chain related systems, processes, and procedures. • Worked with the DMM's as well as Distribution center VP to manage top level merchandise flow plans that maximize opportunities and ensure the top line opening inventory ties to the OTB as well as DC Capacity.