Merchandise Planner

Administration & Clerical

Detail-oriented and committed to driving business towards strategic results. Dedicated to cross-
collaboration and utilizing teamwork to execute projects and achieve goals. Motivated to continue growing
expertise in corporate retail planning while gaining exposure to supply chain within the industry.

• Managing Open-to-Buy and building quarterly pre-season buy plans for full price Women's Knits
• Executing against seasonal financial plans that meet or exceed company financial objectives
• Managing and executing promotional and clearance pricing to optimize results by business need
• Analyzing current business, historical results and market trends to proactively identify risks,
opportunities, and creative solutions to maximize business results
• Collaborating with Merchant and Allocation teams frequently to ensure alignment on current business

Seatte, WA
• Owned and managed Filson Production planning, forecasting, purchase orders, sales analysis, and inventory management for Wearable Accessories, Bags, Pet, and Small Leather Goods categories
• Monitored and adjusted store replenishment levels to meet business needs while operating on
efficient inventory
• Analyzed category performance seasonally, ensuring key items are in stock for peak selling times

Senior Demand Planner

• Utilized budgets and financial plans to generate pre-season bulk quantities
• Analyzed sales reporting for in-season reallocation
• Managed orders and allocations for 114 US stores, 6 Canada stores, and Nordstrom.com

Assistant Buy Planner

Carried out various item, supplier, and price-based responsibilities: initial setup, markup/gross margin
negotiation, supplier promotion execution, competitive research, and general problem solving
• Executed and negotiated various product exhaust strategies for end-of-life merchandise: markdowns,
return-to vendors, vendor-funded markdowns, and stock-to-Rack markdown transfers
• Acted as Assistant Buy Planner for Men's Watches and Technology/Electronics categories

Merchandise Analyst/Acting Assistant Buy Planner

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Meghan Shafer

University of Wisconsin