Lori Galic

Responsible for creating and maintaining a replenishment system for approximately 320 SKU's, determined store inventory needs for novelty and promotional products, monitored sales and inventory for approximately 200 stores and reacted to their needs, partnered with stores and DC to ensure inventory accuracy, created production schedule for allocations schedule to maintain balanced work flow in DC,partnered with third party carrier to ensure on time, in full delivery for all stores, managed a team of 4 allocator a and 1 shipping coordinator.

Directly supervised five Department Managers and 125 associates, Analyzed sales trends, Coached and developed associates, Supervised overall merchandising standards, Communicated needs and concerns to appropriate Buying staff, Scheduling and Oversaw every day operations of the store.

Created and adjusted 6 month Open to Buy using Arthur Planning system, Allocated purchase orders based on current need and store performance, Bought and maintained stock, Tracked sales on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis, Negotiated terms and profitability with vendors, Created and maintained replenishment models, Managed a department with over $8 million in annual sales volume, Completed a year long executive training program.