Sean O'Neill
Demand Planning · Albertsons Companies
Nampa, ID
In My Own Words
I am a Dynamic professional and expert in forecasting, with a proven track record in inventory management to ensure seamless product flow that aligns with revenue targets. Experienced in overseeing the end-to-end direct ship process for key accounts and using both quantitative and qualitative analysis to make data-driven, actionable recommendations. Strong leader and mentor with the ability to influence teams and drive cross-functional initiatives to achieve operational success.
I most recently served as a Demand Planner for Albertson’s Companies where I where I managed 28 categories. Recognized as a subject matter expert on demand planning and replenishment, I served as a trusted advisor to the demand planning team on best practices and was often sourced to provide training and mentorship to new associates.
In my Prior role as POPSOCKETS Sales Operations Analyst. Cultivated and managed strategic partnerships with key accounts, driving consumer engagement and revenue generation by supporting cross-functional teams throughout the entire sales cycle.
During my tenure at Cabela’s I held multiple roles including Inventory & Planning Business Development Analyst, Demand Planner & Category Specialist. In these roles, I guided teams through targeted training and strengthening their skills, planned 5 categories analyzing/reallocating inventory across stores based on sales performance and eliminated product/material obsolescence.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History along with a minor in Business Administration from Fort Lewis College.
I am driven by passion for optimizing product and process performance and eagerly anticipating the opportunity to drive transformative changes in my next role.
Work Experience
Demand Planner
Albertsons Companies2020 – Present
Successfully manage statistical, promotional and total forecasts that drove retail in stocks and optimized inventory levels. By determining causal factors that impact forecasts and actual like weather, moving season, etc. to create accurate forecasts.
Sales Operations Analyst
PopSockets2018 – 2020
Effectively manage strategic partnerships and relationships with key accounts. Directly support cross-functional teams throughout the entire sales cycle to drive consumer engagement and revenue generation.
Inventory & Planning Business Development Analyst/Assortment and Item Planner
Cabela's2011 – 2018
Inventory & Planning Business Development Analyst 2018-2020
Collaborated with industry buyers and category managers to plan inventory placement and movement, boosting B2B sales.
Assortment and Item Planner 2011-2018
Direct the pre-season item analysis, in-season item analysis and pre-season assortment plans. Manage the product life cycle for all special buy product. Manage inventory while maintaining profitability within budget parameters. Coordinate and review assortment planning at the category level. Validate lift quantities for promotions for both retail and direct business units. Manage the vendor inventory projection process. Support the merchandise planner to achieve category goals
Various Positions
Sports Authority1997 – 2011
Location Planning 2008-2011
Direct daily operations of location planning for each store based on direct sales analyses Orchestrate transfers and recalls. Manage inventory while maintaining profitability within budget parameters. Coordinate and review assortment planning at the store level. Laison for 22 store locations with combined annual retail sales of $179,000,000 for 2010 (2011 is up by 3.2%).
Space Planning 2007-2008
Directed daily operations of space planning based on individual store rankings within the company. Coordinated and reviewed assortment planning. Built "Planograms" for each individual store location. Conducted in-stock meetings with staff. Tracked initial product set-ups for the Planograms up to a 95% in-stock rating.
Planning, Allocation & Replenishment 1999-2007
Directed the daily operations of planning and allocation. Managed merchandise transfers. Developed store rankings through business analysis to determine product placement. Conducted assortment planning and merchandise transfers, when necessary
General Manager
Sports Authority1997 – 1999
Directed daily operations of the store. Recruited, hired, trained and supervised all staff. Controlled all costs within budget parameters: payroll, inventory, etc.. Marketed and promoted store through various media. Maintained the Asset Protection Program.
Assistant Golf Professional
Fox Hill Country Club1996 – 1997
Directed daily operations of the Pro Shop Controlled all merchandise inventory within the Pro Shop Supervised the player service staff Taught clinics Organized and implemented golf tournaments
Golf Player Service Supervisor
Club Terravita1994 – 1996
Directed daily operations of the player service staff Recruited, trained and supervised all new player service staff employees Organized and implemented golf tournaments Ordered all golf course supplies
General Manager
G.H1992 – 1994
Directed daily operations of store Recruited, trained and supervised all new employees Controlled all merchandise inventory Organized and implemented special store promotions
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