JUAN P. NIEVES
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Petedge, Inc Nov 2015 – June 2017
Demand Planner Beverly, MA
Develop and implement analytic techniques to provide business insights and recommendations to merchandising team
Build and foster vendor relationships
Monitor in-stock levels and ordering tempo to meet sales demands while keeping on hand in-stocks at a minimum
Analyze sales data to determine profitability of products and placement and make recommendations for the expansion or reduction of inventory
Formulate and present quarterly productivity analysis reports and briefings to the Business Unit Vice President in order to make higher level decisions that affect the advancement of the company
United States Army Feb 2010 – Present
Logistics Officer Milan, IL/Berlin, NH
Developed Standard Operating Procedure for Unit tracking of Inventory, Maintenance, and Field Supply
Maintain accountability and accuracy of the unit’s property book for the commander, including all standard and sensitive line items, valued at over $150 million
Ensured Strategic Initiatives for Battalion Operations were met in accordance with National readiness tasks
Oversee the coordination and movement of supplies for training operations and convoy maneuvers
Topco Associates, LLC Apr 2015 – Nov 2015
Category Analyst Elk Grove Village, IL
Cultivated analytic strategies on which to base business insights and proposals to Topco members
Established positive business relationships with members and vendors
Ensured pricing accuracy on a regular basis to provide best customer care to members
Utilized sales data to determine cost-effectiveness of products and placement
Provided recommendations for the expansion or reduction of product sets
Prepared quarterly productivity analysis reports and briefings
Collaborated with senior management to make higher level decisions that influenced business growth
Sears Holdings Corporation Dec 2012 – Apr 2015
Senior Merchandising Planning Analyst Hoffman Estates, IL
Led and developed space analysts as part of the Sears & Kmart Space Management team
Coordinated with merchant and inventory teams to ensure proper placement and allocation of products to set stores throughout the country
Ensured accuracy of space and floor plans at the store level for the entire chain of Kmart and Sears stores
Analyzed sales trends to determine profitability of products and placement and provide recommendations to ensure sales growth
EDUCATION
Excelsior College Albany, NY
Bachelor of Arts: History Minor: Business Administration
STRENGTHS AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Computers: Well-versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Outlook; trained in JDA and Space Planning Management, SAP, Tableau, IRI Data Analysis, Nielsen Syndicated Data
Data Analysis: Quantitative analysis, cost negotiation, sales forecasting, and identifying trends