Planning and Analytics

**** *. **** ******, ******, AR *****

PHONE 479-***-****-EMAIL:*************@*****.***

KEVIN R. WOODCOCK

O BJECTIVE

Seeking a Sales Planning managerial position, where I can utilize my leadership, organizational and communication

skills to effectively achieve outstanding Planning & Supply Chain results. Ability to orchestrate extensive data,

identify pertinent information, as well as present findings orally or in writing. Highly skilled in strategic planning,

research and problem resolution with highly developed team-building and management skills.

P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

May 2013 - Present Li & Fung, Inc Bentonville, AR

Sr. Retail Planning Manager - Walmart Account

Act as key lead as CPFR Manager, determining appropriate Vendor Managed Inventory programs

Developed new methodologies to improve planning process and results

Review Retail Plans for the product area of responsibility to support the Cu stomer (Key Customers) Validate

that overall Customer plans achieve the sales and GM objectives for the division.

Develop Merchandise and Financial Plan by Walmart Customer, reconcile to product and strategies

Perform historical sales analysis to support seasonal hindsight process

Manage seasonal forecast process by partnering with WMT Planner and Sales to reconcile shipment plans

September 2011 – May 2013 Toucan, Inc Rogers, AR

Sr. CPFR Supply Chain Analyst – Walmart Account

Managed all CPFR aspects and Supply Chain Management, including all Import shipments into WMT DC’s,

Sales Projections and Item Level forecasting

Created raw material purchases for 230 Walmart-only item combinations

Internally improved forecast accuracy by 12%, by utilizing forward looking POS projecting and demand tool,

resulting in Just-In-Time inventory and increased unit turns

Collaboration with Walmart Planner & Replenishment Manager partners, on everyday item level forecastin g,

and seasonal programs, while maintaining WOS goal alignment

Efficiently align strategies with Walmart Replenishment Manager to maximize flow of goods to top selling

stores, resulting in maximum POS and inventory turns

October 2010 – September 2011 Walmart, Inc Bentonville, AR

CPFR Replenishment Manager – Level II

Effectively managed Dept 6 (Electronics), a $1.2 Billion dollar category, in all aspects of product flow, In-stock

levels, Product weeks of supply while adhering to departments monthly financial goals

Managed and Implemented Item Forecasts, Ladder Plans, Policies, Purchase Order Creation, C -Stock Settings,

Scripts and SAT Tool reporting

Maintained strong working relationships with vendors to ensure accurate MABD and Fill rate compliance levels

were met, on all 150+ sku’s

July 2007 – October 2010 Walmart, Inc Bentonville, AR

CPFR Replenishment Manager – Level I

Responsibility for internal inventory levels of 600+ replenishable sku’s for Dept 32 (Jewelry) & Dept 54

(Sunglasses)

Additional responsibilities included item maintenance, P.O. creation and maintenance, management of store

inventory, including warehouse levels while implementing seasonal strategies to maximize inventory flow to top

seasonal stores

Worked closely with Global Procurement to ensure successful and t imely flow of goods into IDC’s

May 2006 – July 2007 Walmart, Inc Bentonville, AR

Apparel Order Specialist

Fully supported 4 Buyers in Dept 35 (Women’s Maternity and Plus size apparel)

Created and proofed purchase orders, as well as all item creation

Close alignment with Supplier Partners for overall correct purchase orders and item information

E DUCATION

August 1996 - April 1999 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI

Pursued Business Administration degree

Relevant courses completed: Financial and Managerial Accounting, Business Finance, Marketing, Managerial,

and Computer Science

A WARDS

Q4 2009 & Q1 2010 Walmart, Inc Bentonville, AR

Received “Replenishment Manager of the Quarter” Award for Two consecutive quarters

Award given for successfully utilizing SAT Tool for allocated inventory to top stores while maximizing sales

S PECIAL SKILLS

Proficient in Retail Link, HOST, Inforem and All Microsoft Applications

Extensive Domestic and Direct Import experience

Excellent interpersonal communication, Time Management and Organizational skills

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