Retail & Supply Chain Analyst - Inventory & Replenishment Specialist

Elisabeth Malto

Austell, GA 478-***-**** **************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-malto-8986621a8 Professional Summary

Results-driven Retail & Supply Chain Analyst with 3+ years of experience in merchandising operations, inventory planning, and replenishment strategy for national brands including The Home Depot and Paradies-Lagardere. Skilled in forecasting, vendor collaboration, and cross-functional communication to optimize stock levels, improve fill rates, and support multimillion-dollar category performance. Recognized for analytical excellence, operational agility, and strong relationship building across merchant teams and suppliers. Professional Experience

Inventory Planning & Replenishment Analyst

The Home Depot Store Support Center – Atlanta, GA

June 2024 – September 2025

• Managed inventory planning and replenishment strategy for a $1.5B category, driving supply chain efficiency and improved sell-through performance.

• Reduced lead times by 3 days across distribution centers and supplier networks through process alignment and forecasting improvements.

• Increased fill rate to a 5-year record high of 97.78%, earning two Homer Awards and a Collaboration Award for operational excellence.

• Presented category-level insights and recommendations to senior merchant leaders to guide weekly business decisions and margin optimization.

• Partnered cross-functionally with merchants, vendors, and logistics to achieve gross margin goals and strengthen supplier relationships.

Replenishment Analyst

Paradies-Lagardere – Atlanta, GA

October 2022 – April 2024

• Oversaw replenishment and demand planning for a $179M retail portfolio, optimizing on-shelf availability and open-to-buy budgets.

• Led inventory and forecasting strategy across four merchant teams, improving forecast accuracy and achieving margin targets.

• Delivered actionable category analyses to inform line reviews, markdown strategies, and regional product refreshes.

• Recognized by senior leadership for supporting departments that achieved $1M in monthly sales, a first in company history.

• Active member of Women in Flight, mentoring peers and contributing to leadership and volunteer programs. Intern, Coach

Coach – Woodstock, GA August 2021 – December 2021

• Designed marketing materials and training modules to enhance product knowledge and compliance standards across Southeast stores.

• Created promotional content and visual merchandising strategies that increased store traffic and customer engagement.

• Collaborated with store management on brand presentations for company conferences and regional meetings. Sales Associate

Coach – Woodstock, GA October 2020 – December 2021

• Delivered luxury-level customer experiences, consistently achieving 80%+ customer data capture for loyalty and warranty programs.

• Trained new hires in sales and customer service best practices, contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence.

• Awarded Utility Player of the Month for exceptional performance and teamwork. Education

Bachelor of Arts in Apparel & Textiles Technology

Kennesaw State University – Kennesaw, GA (2017 – 2021) Skills

Core Skills: Category Management Demand Planning Product Development Replenishment Strategy Vendor Relations Space Planning Project Management

Technical Tools: Excel (Advanced) Power BI Tableau SAP JDA Adobe Creative Suite

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