SHEMORA J. ROBERSON, MBA

Greater Dallas/Fort Worth, TX • 214-***-**** • ad2orr@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn GLOBAL PRODUCT MARKETING • INVENTORY, SALES & FINANCIAL PLANNING

ü Expertise in Planning Project Management, Supply Chain, Merchandise Planning, and Sales Planning as a proven leader in the retail operations sector.

ü Skilled in merchandise planning, trend analysis, process improvement, and budget management. Adept in demand planning, forecasting, product marketing and development, and inventory management, with a focus on cost control. ü Proficient in diverse retail settings, including e-commerce, JCPenney, Macy's, Haggar Clothing, and Zale Corp. Proficient in inventory management, sales optimization, and profitability strategies across various retail sectors. Core Competencies

Merchandise Planning • Financial Planning • OMNI Planning • Demand Planning • Space Planning • Sales & Marketing • Supply Chain Logistics • Cost Controls • Product Development • Data Analytics • Budgeting • Ecommerce • Forecasting • Process Improvements • Team Leadership

Technical Skills

PowerBI • NetSuite • Iris • Tableau • Shopify+ • Klaviyo • Google Analytics • Monday • Slack • Microsoft Office Suite MS Teams • MicroStrategy • Markdown Optimization (MDO) System • JDA/Arthur • JDA/Blue Yonder • BusinessObjects • E3 Slim PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SR. PLANNING PROJECT MANAGER • Thrasio, LLC. (FTE) • January 2023 to October 2023 Promoted to Sr. Planning Project Manager, assigned as a new brand acquisition lead for the FP&A, M&A, product launch, product development, SOP developer & marketplace inventory manager. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and strategically evaluated market opportunities, ensuring profitable growth and effective product launches. Roles:

• Led the projections process with FP&A, Marketing and Due Diligence partners.

• Delivered detailed financial analysis and recommendations ways to scale the existing business, M&A acquisition deals, internal projects, strategic operational and financial decisions, and other developments on an as needed basis.

• Reviewed and updated key performance indicators/metrics, provided critical benchmarks while spearheading cost- analysis.

• Developed in-house dynamic ad-hoc, stand-alone models to support of various internal groups, utilizing robust data systems like POWERBI and NetSuite.

• Quantified revenue opportunities for new products by analyzing historical performance of similar items and assessing marketing potential, resulting in data-driven growth strategies.

• Coordinated and monitored movement of freight between multiple 3PLs.

• Managed transportation forecasts essential for supporting business outcomes.

• Partnered with 3PL managers on shipment size, weight and delivery.

Key Achievements:

• Secured a $10M growth commitment from Walmart and improved inventory management by collaborating with the

"marketplaces" director during a startup's hyper-growth phase.

• Revitalized product launch processes by partnering with a product development lead. Prioritized and addressed long-pending tasks, resulting in the placement of orders for nearly 100 items within three months, ensuring timely delivery for Black Friday.

• Streamlined the non-Amazon demand planning process, enhancing efficiency and productivity, supporting business needs, and aligning with various retail channels such as Walmart, Target, and Macy's. SR. SUPPLY CHAIN AND MERCHANDISE PLANNER • Thrasio, LLC. (contract to FTE) • June 2021 to January 2023 Managed inventory health, production timing, and quantities for acquired items. Analyzed past sales, mitigated risks, and prioritized highly profitable products across international and domestic sales channels. Roles:

• Contributed to the development of SOPs for new brand acquisitions, ensured their sustainability and smooth transition after the closure of the acquisition.

• Collaborated with SP&A to align forecasted demand plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage for product seasonality and synchronizing with promotional cadence, optimizing sales and inventory management. Key Achievements:

• Launched and managed replenishment quantities by ASIN, optimizing movement from Thrasio's 3PL facilities, W2G, and WFS locations to Amazon Seller Central, enhancing inventory control and efficiency.

• Implemented a solution to address unexplained inventory shortages by creating a communication channel and an ad-hoc reporting system for inventory planners. Uncovered warehouse issues, leading to accurate ERP data and improved inventory management. SR. PLANNING & BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER • The Apparel Group/Enro • The Colony, TX • December 2020 to May 2021 Spearheaded operations and analytics for a newly launched COVID mask business across primary brand sales channels and global e-commerce platforms. Facilitated +$1M in revenue within the initial four months. Managed inventory, demand forecasting, sales reporting, and performance for both US and Asian online stores, ensuring seamless and successful operations. Roles:

• Developed and delivered granular demand forecasts at the SKU level for each collection, aligning with internal financial goals and production requirements, optimizing planning accuracy.

• Generated detailed demand forecasts by collection at the SKU level, harmonizing them with internal financial objectives and production requisites, enhancing operational efficiency.

• Conducted ad-hoc reports on customer purchasing behavior, enhancing assortment optimization and inventory management, contributing to more effective and efficient operations. Key Achievements:

• Guided a high-end startup mask company, addressing the challenge of product assortment for premium-priced masks, conducting market research, recommending and implementing a strategic plan which garnered robust sales and prevented overstocks and losses.

• Collaborated with the sales team to align forecast goals and inventory requirements, ensuring the procurement of essential materials for bulk purchases. Introduced and launched a B2B template on the company website.

• Fostered a continuous partnership with Product Development and design, leading to effective pattern selection and rollout decisions. Managed buy quantities by pattern, size, and location while negotiating cost and MOQs for budget and inventory control. MANAGER, SPACE PLANNING INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS • NCH Corporation/Danco • Irving, TX • June 2019 to March 2020 Managed two business units, Space Planners and Category Analysts, focused on revenue and profit optimization through cross- functional collaboration and customer partnerships. Delivered actionable insights to drive top-line and profit growth for Danco, emphasizing planogram optimization, strategic promotions, and store performance analysis. Roles:

• Orchestrated monthly S&OP and SIOP meetings, offering strategic direction to the sales and demand planning teams, tailored to individual customer needs, optimizing operational efficiency.

• Collaborated cross-functionally to strategize in-season profits and Long-Range Planning (LRP), aligning with company objectives for FQGM and CM. Enhanced sales performance analysis, from top-down to SKU level by category.

• Instituted mid-year performance reviews, devised personalized performance plans, and spearheaded training on essential tools and processes, nurturing employee growth and skill enhancement. Key Achievements:

• Achieved a substantial revenue increase of $450K within the first four weeks by introducing and executing business performance dashboards for both internal and external customers.

• Drove a $250K boost in revenue and enhanced customer performance by efficiently managing an 1,800 store planogram reset for Lowe's within 60 days, coordinating staff and third-party resources to meet a critical deadline.

• Attained a $300K boost in revenue and shipments by successfully leading and managing a 1,300-store planogram reset for Home Depot within the first 90 days.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SALES PLANNING MANAGER • Haggar Clothing Co. • Farmers Branch, TX • July 2015 to July 2018 MERCHANDISE PLANNING MANAGER • JCPenney • Plano, TX • April 2014 to March 2015 COMPANY PLANNER • Zale Corp. • Irving, TX • July 2011 to April 2014 MERCHANDISE PLANNER, CANADIAN DIVISION • Zale Corp. • Irving, TX • 2013 TO 2014 MERCHANDISE PLANNER, OUTLET DIVISION • Zale Corp. • Irving, TX • 2012 TO 2013 EDUCATION

MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MBA) • Walden University • Minneapolis, MN BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (BBA) • LeTourneau University • Longview, TX