Merchandise Planning & Inventory Management
Directed multichannel luxury retailer in the development of an enterprisewide Inventory Strategy. Coordinated the documentation of all existing Inventory operations. Developed both short- and long-term Inventory Management Strategies based on process/system gaps and generally accepted industry "best practices." Created detailed-level implementation plans, including Planning and Allocations Management, Forecasting and Replenishment, Distribution Center Management, Assortment Planning, Vendor Management, and Sourcing. Developed and recommended a new organization in support of the new Inventory Strategy.
Merchandise Planning & Management
For hard and soft goods retailers, designed seasonalized sales forecasting, recommended order quantities, store replenishment, merchandise on hand, and inventory-balancing processes. Implemented purchase order management and open-to-buy. The automatic replenishment processes recognized unique characteristics to every SKU. Factors considered in the design were purchase terms, dating, order logs, dates, sales seasonality, pack size, shrink problems, display needs, and others.
For a major recorded music retailer, adapted traditional planning and inventory management principles to work with the prime distributors' forced pipeline practices, reducing overall inventory requirements and more effectively stocking product in line with individual store performance characteristics.
Designed and implemented state-of-the-art distribution systems that included interfaces with automated and divertor equipment in addition to corporate merchandising and financial systems. Activities included conversion and implementation of distribution modules in three distribution centers and the development and conduct of user training programs for distribution modules.
Supply Chain Planning & Management
Led a logistic team for the assessment and redesign of the supply chain processes for a $4 billion drug chain. Mapped, analyzed, and redesigned over thirty subprocesses, and developed the future supply chain operating model. The benefits of the redesign exceeded $20 million.
Distribution Management
Participated in the development of new supply chain partnerships at one $4 billion jewelry, home products, and gift retailer. Mapped interactions between partners, including upstream raw material vendors and downstream customers. Relationships considered were as follows: buying/product management, merchandise planning/product planning, shipping/receiving, billing/accounts payable, and quality control/customer service at the respective partners.
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