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Sr. Demand Planner

Gaia Herbs

Demand Planning Manager

FOX Factory

Demand Planner 2

Quality Bicycle Products

Manage rolling 12-month statistical sales forecasts for five plants including all wheels, rigid forks/suspension forks, rims, spokes, hubs, pedals, saddles and rear shocks accounting for more than $40 million in yearly sales
Adjust and review forecasts monthly, accounting for demand exceptions
Supply Taiwanese plant production forecasts for vendors/subcontractors that support sales forecasts
Develop and maintain reports detailing: fill rate, product attributes and intro
Consult in SIOP / S&OP meetings with Sales, Finance, Purchasing and Product Management per category to identify trends, risks and opportunities and to inform vendor / business planning
Make pricing recommendations
Identify trends/inventory opportunities and communicate action based off of abrupt demand changes

Demand Planner

Maintain forecasting, replenishment strategy and product information for thousands of SKUs accouting for more than $15 million annually in Cost of Goods Sold 
Reconcile shipment compliance issues with vendors
Negotiate pricing terms and shipping discount with vendors
Coordinate customs documentation for timely delivery of internationally sourced goods
Resolve pricing issues with accounts payable and vendors
Help vendors optimize supply chain to ensure fill rate and delivery timeliness

Buyer

Responsible for prompt responses to dealer inquiries, technical questions, recalls, and managing conflict 
Functioned as a primary ERP (SAP/Hybris) system contact for the customer service department
Driving member of the reorganization team for the CS/Sales department merger which saw formation of groups into cooperative regional sales teams
Recognized as a functional resource for both bicycle technologies and ERP systems proficiencies

Customer Service Agent

Tennessee Valley Bikes

Maintained product forecasting and replenishment for 5 distribution accounts and 3 bike accounts 
Developed and led sales staff in product sales training for 5 primary vendors
Managed cash flow projections
Conceived and produced demo bike and nonprofit fundraiser Spring Bike – over 130 in attendance with all proceeds donated to the local IMBA chapter 
Developed and executed sales initiatives that resulted in 7% sales growth year over year
Coordinated with local government and local nonprofits to expand bike maintenance pump stations throughout Knoxville

Procurement Manager

Responsible for increasing category sales and conducting brand specific sales training
Led sales rep force for a specific vendor portfolio
Personally connected with dealers to improve profitability and partnership
Performed sales forecasting to support anticipated vendor growth
Fostered Sales growth year over year via sales reps utilization, sales program creation and direct sales.

Vendor Sales Manager - Finish Line

Inside Sales

An experienced purchasing professional with a focus on process improvement and making things better for the customer, whoever that might be.

Core Competencies: Demand Planning, Procurement, Inventory Planning, Cross-functional group communication and planning, Relationship Building, Business Development, Process Improvement, Training

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