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Jodi Greenberg

Philadelphia, PA 312-***-**** ad4bfj@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/jodi-greenberg Senior Inventory Planner

An Inventory Planning professional with academic training in advertising, providing keen insights on both supply chain management and consumer behaviors. Has successfully managed the opening and closing of store chains,

forecasted sales of seasonal products, and implemented cost reduction inventory management strategies. A detail- focused individual who has a keen eye for implementing forecasting and inventory process improvements.

Core Expertise

Inventory Forecasting & Analysis

Process Improvement

Micro Strategy

JDA Allocation

PC & Mac Experience

MS Office Suite

Adobe

Professional Experience

MERCHANDISE PLANNER/ALLOCATOR

Urban Outfitters Oct 2022-Nov 2023

Reviewed business weekly and adjusted plans and inventory accordingly.

Assessed current selling compared to the original sales plan and proposed promos and markdowns to achieve pre-season plans.

Reviewed inventory needs weekly, and allocated product based on the Buyers’ original intent as well as store selling.

MERCHANDISE PLANNER

Dick’s Sporting Goods (Public Lands) Sep 2021-Sep 2022 Presented business reviews weekly based on selling performance vs Original Plan.

During bi-weekly Open-to-Buys, presented on current business trends and financial actions to take to either achieve or beat our pre-season plans.

Worked with cross-functional business partners in buying and allocation to make sure we were all aligned on strategy to reach our financial goals.

SENIOR INVENTORY PLANNER

Williams Sonoma (Pottery Barn) Mar 2020-Dec 2020 Reported weekly business analysis of selling performance and provided performance improvement solutions.

Assisted transition of inventory forecasting and tracking into a new system by actively seeking professional development, testing new inventory modeling, and auditing results.

Led team to completing 100% of all corporate training requirements during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic by creating recorded training sessions and delivering them via Zoom/MS Teams. SENIOR STORE PLANNER & REAL ESTATE

Gap, Inc. (Banana Republic, Non-Apparel) Oct 2018-Mar 2020 Developed pre- & in-season store inventory strategies for the North America Accessories division and Real Estate. Ensure inventory levels reflect the Merchandise & Inventory Management strategies.

Managed real estate and inventory planning for 12 new and 43 closing stores: built inventory plans, reviewed store closing inventories, and devised inventory replenishment plans. Jodi Greenberg Page 2 of 2

Improved long range flow forecasting accuracy by rebuilding forecasting tools and making them easier to use, reducing amount of time needed to use, and providing clearer results for allocators, planners, and logisticians.

SENIOR ALLOCATIONS ANALYST

Luluemon Athletica, Inc. (APL Footwear) Oct 2017-Mar 2018 Conducted custom allocating for APL shoes to support the stores piloting shoe sales and determined inventory levels.

Assisted the testing of 3 models of APL store (full assortment, partial assortment, and catalog stores) to help overcome modern challenges associated with brick-and-mortar store performances and curated the brand to full assortment and catalog stores. ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Luluemon Athletica, Inc. (Apparel and Accessories) Mar 2016-Oct 2017 Reported weekly sales results and suggested actions to take based on over- or underperforming items. Used forecasting ladders and planned sales potential of products based on historical builds and current selling.

Redefined business strategy while assisting the launch of the scrunchies/hair-tie business and reinvigorating the failing hat and headband business.

Owned OTB reporting and forecasted the need for core items to maintain a 95% or better service level for guests.

SENIOR INVENTORY ANALYST

Sears Holdings (Kmart Menswear) Oct 2013-Feb 2016 Allocated men’s and sportswear items inventories for both ordinary and special events sales operations.

Maintained an 80% or above sell-through on seasonal items through proper inventory forecasting. INVENTORY PLANNING ANALYST

Gap, Inc. (Old Navy Canada – Women’s Division) Apr 2012-Sep 2013 Analyzed size and pack process to ensure inventory met sales and financial goals and managed new product store flows.

Partnered with Design Team to procure and launch Canada Holiday Assortment products earlier than the US line due to colder climate and customer feedback.

Used size analysis to rework product design, increase inventory productivity, and decrease the number of items that went to markdown – resolved inventory sell-outs on sizes Small through XL.

Reduced time spent per analyst by 75% on actualizing monthly inventories by creating a new receipt tracking log.

BUSINESS ANALYST

Gap, Inc. (Old Navy) Sep 2011-Aor 2012

Guided decisionmakers in improving processes, products, and services through data analysis.

Setup new SKUs into the inventory system, analyzed inventory turnover, and made promotion/markdown recommendations to inventory managers. Education

Post-Graduate Coursework in Mathematics (no degree) College of Lake County 2010 Bachelor of Science – Communication (Advertising) Boston University 2009

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