Resume
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Proven leader in delivering results by empowering teams and leveraging a growth mindset.
Passionate about solving complex strategic problems.
Depth and breadth of experience in supply planning, product management and process mapping.
Deeply curious with an analytical approach to aligning consumer demand with product strategy.
Education
The New School, Parsons Paris School of Design 2019 - 2021
Master of Science, Global Strategic Design & Management
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Skills/Software/Tools:
Advanced Excel proficiency, Business Design, Process mapping
Deep expertise in data analysis and synthesis, story telling, agile PM tools, collaborative software
ERP products, Power BI tools, WMS products, Google Analytics, MS
Experienced in new system/software implementation and adoption.
Contributor & Leader in dynamic matrix and start up structure.
Successful PM track record using lean, agile, human centered methods.
VIA Top 5 Character Strengths:
Curiosity, Leadership, Equity, Kindness, Teamwork/Loyalty
Notable achievements:
Consultant w/ the UN SDG Sustainable Development Goals campaign development.
Work Experience:
Demand Planning Consultant Los Angeles, CA
DTC Lifestyle & CPG sectors May 2022 Current
Primary focus on planning strategy, team capability and process improvements
Oversee the development, maintenance and analysis of finished goods forecast
Sales and Operations Planning process participation
Special projects for supply chain related and business strategy initiatives lead
Marquee Brands Los Angeles, CA
E-commerce Planning Director BCBG August 2021 - May 2022
Oracle BI system implementation lead
Lead long range planning, Designed Demand and Category planning planning tools and process
Leadership role in P&L management and product strategy
Operationalize cohort insights for optimal promotional planning and marketing spend
Forever 21 Remote
Senior Manager International Planning January 2021 – June 2021
Implemented and managed End to End Planning tools and processes for International Franchise business
Develop standard operating procedures for China Bonded Warehouse
Managed product level planning, on-boarding and exit strategies for vendor partners
Led Domestic Analytics team in streamlining reporting and improving efficiencies in data management
Gap Inc. New York, NY
North America Planning Manager, Gap May 2017 – April 2020
Manage team (4) across three work streams: Demand Planning, Pricing & Allocation $600 - 200m annual vol.
Manage demand forecast, supply allocation plans & optimizing raw, WIP and finished good inventory levels
Trained and coached team to analyze & synthesize large sets of data
Advisory role on process and documentation of road-mapping for vendor and 3PL partnerships
Gap Pricing Project Team Lead North America May 2017 – June 2019
Developed proprietary tools to maximize GM$ capture from below chain markdowns and quantify incremental gains
Partnered with executive leadership to build promotional calendar based on financial goals and hindsight learnings
Cross Functional partners: Finance, Store Operations, Merchandising, Marketing
Gap Inventory Operations Project Team Lead North America March 2017 – April 2020
Owned weekly inventory forecast: inbound unit volume to Distribution Center & outbound DC - Stores
Advisory role in implementation and training for North America team of leaders and contributors (18 people)
Cross Functional partners: S/OP & Finance
LVMH New York, NY
Global Merchandise Planning Manager, Donna Karan August 2014 – March 2017
Global Non- Apparel Manager = 43% of total global business
Project Lead for planning system implementation & peer to peer training program
Managed End to End planning for division. Drove incremental growth via Basics liability material and cross channel distribution
Williams-Sonoma Inc. San Francisco, CA
Omni Planner, Williams-Sonoma Home June 2012 - July 2013
Managed re-launch of WS Home e-commerce & stores demand forecasting & merchandise plans
Led Omni channel launch of Original Art category, delivering incremental yr/yr Sales $ vs annual plan
Managed vendor and 3PL partnerships and SLA’s for over 2000 sku
Ann Inc. New York, NY
Merchandise Planner, LOFT January 2011- May 2012
Managed $181m annual sales: delivered record breaking single category Sales & GM$ volume during 2011
SME for SAP Planning system implementation and adoption project
Drove incremental yr/yr GM$ and improved turn for all bottoms essential categories
Esprit New York, NY
North America Outlet Merchandise Planner January 2009 - January 2011
Delivered 23% annual comp increase by strengthening key cross functional partnerships and leveraging EU market top selling sku's and cross category purchasing patterns
Improved productivity by +15% by implementing region specific allocation strategies for liable product
Saks Fifth Avenue New York, NY
Merchandise Planning August 2005 - January 2009
Planner, Contemporary Collections January 2008 - January 2009
Associate Planner, Contemporary Sportswear December 2006 - December 2007
Assistant Planner, Advanced Designer RTW October 2005 - December 2006
* Selected for SFA Advanced Excellence Program, (leadership development program)