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Kim Jackson

Braintree

Summary

Dynamic Merchandise Planner with a proven track record at J.Jill, excelling in demand forecasting and inventory control. Leveraged analytical skills to optimize stock levels, driving growth and profitability. Recognized for cross-functional collaboration and effective decision-making, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with sales projections.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Planner

J.Jill
05.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for OTB re-forecasting at a weekly level to reflect trends, alignment with company direction, and solutions for risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the merchandising team to develop and maintain comprehensive sales forecasts, strategic inventory plans, and data-driven buying recommendations to optimize product assortment and maximize profitability.
  • Analyze sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
  • Identify risks and established opportunities to drive growth and increase profit through effective inventory management.

Inventory Manager

Tek Stainless Piping Products
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with Sales Team and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
  • Built and nurtured positive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
  • Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to guarantee timely delivery of inventory and materials.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.

Merchandise Planner

J.Jill
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Identified risks and established opportunities to drive growth and increase profit through effective inventory management.
  • Responsible for providing item level guidance to Merchandising ensuring alignment to assortment goals.
  • Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.

Senior Merchandise Planner

Coldwater Creek
09.2014 - 10.2018
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams consisting of Merchandising, IT and finance to reduce cost, streamline processes, improve buying economics and increase service levels.
  • Successfully increased revenue by 40% through the development of successful operating plans.
  • Member of project team responsible for retiring a legacy inventory management system and launching a leading edge software (Microsoft Dynamics). Assisted with project planning, release schedules and ensuring stakeholder engagement.
  • Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
  • Actively recommended markdowns and liquidation strangles to maximize profitability.

Education

Associates Degree - Merchandising And Buying

Mt Ida College
Newton, MA

Skills

  • Strategic seasonal planning
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Sales performance analysis
  • Sales demand forecasting
  • Strategic promotional planning
  • Inventory management
  • Collaborative teamwork across functions
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • Financial budget planning
  • Analytical problem-solving

Timeline

Merchandise Planner

J.Jill
05.2022 - Current

Inventory Manager

Tek Stainless Piping Products
11.2021 - 05.2022

Merchandise Planner

J.Jill
02.2019 - 11.2021

Senior Merchandise Planner

Coldwater Creek
09.2014 - 10.2018

Associates Degree - Merchandising And Buying

Mt Ida College

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