Omni-Channel Retail Professional Merchandise Planner Demand & Supp

VICKY KUO

New York, NY ***** 347-***-**** **********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/kuovicky

Experienced Omni-channel Merchandise Planner with a demonstrated history of leading strategic initiatives, managing teams through change and collaborating with internal and external business partners to drive strong results

EXPERIENCE

Macy’s Inc. New York, NY

Manager Inventory Management - Special Sizes Feb 2020 – June 2020

Directed channel and location level replenishment and allocation strategies to optimize inventory ownership for the total Plus & Petite Divisions

Partnered with vast team of Divisional Business Manager, Assortment Planners, and Buyers to strategize and execute the best product assortments, ensuring maximum inventory productivity

Drove increased replenishment assortment by aligning with Merchant Team and Vendor Community, to increase turn and profit margins

Omni Merchandise Planner - Day Dresses Feb 2019 – Feb 2020

Managed $125M+ in annual sales across 31 vendors in 500+ locations and Macys.com

Produced a 25 pt trend reversal from Spring to Fall in the largest vendor business

Built processes to optimize efficiencies with cross-functional teams through all end to end activities including pre-season plans, in-season forecast, allocation, replenishment, and assortment planning

Forward-looking perspective - takes calculated risks in assortment and retail channel strategy

Specifically developed localized assortment based on climate, lifestyle, and profile

Intensified growth strategy online through massive SKU expansion

Lead a team of new merchants through dramatic change at all levels with a “teach to empower” approach, building long term trust and collaboration

Omni Merchandise Planner - Millennial Collections Sept 2018 – Feb 2019

Launched new Millennial Streetwear business in the fast-fashion “Under 40” Contemporary & Plus category

Delivered 26 pt trend reversal from Q3 to Q4 driving growth for the first time in seasons

Omni Merchandise Planner - Petite Sportswear Feb 2015 – Sept 2018

Managed $100M+ apparel business across 440 stores and Macys.com

Three-time consecutive Annual Triple Crown winner, beating sales, profit margin & turn plan

Drove explosive e-commerce growth; +47% and an efficient, profitable business in stores

Developed internal actionable “ Best of “ sales reporting for total Petite Division with the use of complex Excel spreadsheets

Omni Merchandise Planner - Infants Feb 2006 – Feb 2015

Managed $190M+ infant apparel business across 660 stores and Macys.com

Launched Exclusive Macy’s brand, First Impressions Play, in Spring 2012

Enhanced Excel-based inventory allocation process for department to be more analytical driven and cut down process time by 25%

EDUCATION

University at Albany – Albany, NY – BS in Business Administration

Major: Marketing/ Management Information Systems Minor: Chinese Studies

CERTIFICATIONS

LinkedIn Learning Course/Path; Completed July/August 2020

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