jennifer fink

* Youth Girls Apparel Department * CEO Award Winner - 4th Quarter of fiscal year 2016 * Support sales plan by evaluating inventory levels for discrepancies in over 550 stores across the US. * Collaborate with Merchant and Planning teams on strategizing inventory allocations to be presented for the thirty new stores opened annually. * Led entire Youth Division for the seasonal forecasting and inventory flow within the company’s six climate zones. * Create, update and analyze stock to sales reports on a weekly basis and communicates any variance discrepancies. * Manage monthly tracking of “Pack and Hold” process to improve gross margin on seasonal sales opportunities.

* Responsible for inventory levels in over 500 retail locations as well as over 640 leased stores. * Develop strategies to manage assigned products throughout their life cycle, from initial introduction to core assortments, as well as Markdowns and Clearance. * Convey any system shortcomings to the business analysis team for correction as well as testing of the new JDA system. * Determine the sizing units for Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod Sleepwear product for Q1 and Q2 of 2018, in addition to improving the sizing implemented for future fiscal quarters.

* Create posts, sweepstakes and other contests via social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest). * Implement marketing skills for company wide promotions and multi-media presentations * Establish and maintain client relations with Marketing and Ecommerce team as well as Licensors for various sweepstakes. * Edit and proof photos for website and seasonal catalog due out in August 2015.

* Conducted sales of furniture inventory as well as all coordinating the billing and shipping of product. * Implemented marketing skills through website and social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn & Pinterest). * Assisted in the event planning for a charity event held in May 2014. * Provided customer service using external and internal communication on a daily basis.

* Intimate Apparel Department * CEO Award Winner - 1st Quarter of fiscal year 2015 & 1st Quarter of fiscal year 2016 * Responsible for the daily allocation decisions that will influence sales in nationwide stores * Analyze sales trends, customer buying patterns and store inventory levels * Act as a liaison between distribution center, planners and merchants to make crucial product choices * Apply and develop analytical, strategic and creative problem solving skills to ensure full sales potential * Participate in multiple training sessions for new hires as well as current allocators.